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Charity began at home.

Mary-Claire Mason

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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    Patricia Leathem founded Against Breast Cancer after her nursing experiences. This charity now supports its own dedicated breast cancer research team.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Medical Research
    • Charitable Foundations

    Background:

    • Nursing work highlighted unmet needs in breast cancer care.
    • A foundation was established to address these needs through research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a dedicated research team within the Against Breast Cancer charity.
    • To advance scientific understanding and treatment options for breast cancer.

    Main Methods:

    • Establishment of a charitable organization focused on breast cancer.
    • Recruitment and formation of an in-house scientific research team.

    Main Results:

    • The charity Against Breast Cancer now operates with its own research capabilities.
    • Dedicated resources are allocated to breast cancer research initiatives.

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    • The charity has evolved from its founding principles to actively conducting research.
    • Investment in a research team signifies a commitment to improving breast cancer outcomes.