Overview

• The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has become a patron of Prevent Breast Cancer, a charity planning to build a National Breast Imaging Academy at Wythenshawe Hospital.
• The new centre aims to train 50 breast imaging specialists annually and increase screening capacity by 13,000 appointments each year.
• Ferguson, who underwent treatment for breast cancer and malignant melanoma, emphasizes the importance of routine mammograms in early detection.
• The charity has secured over 80% of the funding needed for the project and is seeking public support to raise the remaining £600,000.
• Ferguson was introduced to the charity by Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor, and both have shared their personal experiences with breast cancer to encourage awareness and support.