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 […]
Royal Surrey research explores how AI could support radiologists in breast cancer screening
Researchers at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust have helped lead major research showing that artificial intelligence (AI) could support radiologists in detecting breast cancer in routine screening mammograms, helping to […]
Scientists discover new avenue for treating an aggressive form of breast cancer
New research funded by Breast Cancer Now has revealed that a gene typically active only in reproductive cells may hold the key to new treatments for triple negative breast cancer. […]
ABS Conference 2026
ABS Conference 2026 Join the Association of Breast Surgery for the ABS Conference 2026 in Glasgow on 8 – 9 June, bringing together multidisciplinary teams from across the globe for […]
Breast Cancer Now Healthcare Professionals Conference 2026
Hear about exciting clinical developments in breast cancer, explore topics like access to care and navigating difficult conversations with patients, and network with peers from across the UK. Rate: £50 […]
