Scientists study breast milk as an early detection tool for breast cancer
A pioneering new study taking place in Manchester is investigating whether breast milk could help detect breast cancer earlier than a blood test or a scan. The research, funded by […]
Research into rare breast cancer type highlights importance of personalised treatment
New research has found that a rare form of triple-negative breast cancer has a generally favourable long-term prognosis and may not require the same treatment approach as more common triple-negative […]
The 19th Annual Royal Marsden Breast Cancer Meeting: Hot Topics in Breast Cancer
Covering a variety of hot topics in the management of breast cancer. The meeting is open to all professionals who are involved in looking after women with breast cancer, including […]
New, cheaper blood test could help detect breast cancer recurrence earlier
New research funded by Breast Cancer Now* has shown that more people could benefit from a new type of blood test that can predict the return of breast cancer, months […]
Could an essential mineral hold the key to treating an aggressive form of breast cancer?
Researchers are studying the role of copper in the spread of triple negative breast cancer, and whether reducing copper levels in the body could help prevent this, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer […]
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer within three years of childbirth may face more aggressive disease, study finds
Breast cancers diagnosed during the first three years after childbirth, particularly within the first year, may be biologically more aggressive than similar cancers in women who have never given birth, according […]
NHS Forth Valley Contributes to Landmark OPTIMA Breast Cancer Study
NHS Forth Valley has played a significant role in a major international study that could transform the treatment of breast cancer and reduce the need for chemotherapy for thousands of […]
Researchers unmask how changes in a ‘hidden’ network in human lymph nodes affect breast cancer survival
New research funded by Breast Cancer Now has uncovered changes in the structure of lymph nodes that could one day help identify people who are at higher or lower risk […]
New technology leads to breast cancer surgery improvements
A large clinical trial across several countries has shown that the use of new technology helped surgeons more effectively remove breast cancer tumours. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust […]
Scientists identify a potential new treatment option for lobular breast cancer
A drug currently being tested in clinical trials for a rare blood cancer could also be used to treat lobular breast cancer, according to a study published in the journal […]
