Cairn Surgical announces completion of enrolment in US pivotal trial of novel breast cancer locator system
Cairn Surgical, Inc., an innovative medical technology firm striving to make breast cancer surgery more precise, has announced that patient enrolment has been completed in the US pivotal trial of […]
‘I’ve seen many mastectomies – but that didn’t prepare me for experiencing it’
A hospital theatre nurse found herself needing treatment from her colleagues after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Kerry Noble is a theatre co-ordinator and senior sister at the Queen Elizabeth […]
New blood test matches breast cancer patients to the right treatment without a biopsy
A new type of blood test can accurately identify different types of breast cancer – meaning patients can be matched to the correct treatment without the need for a biopsy. […]
New study to explore how personalised drug doses could improve quality of life for people with secondary breast cancer
A new study funded by Breast Cancer Now will explore how people with incurable secondary (or metastatic) breast cancer experience treatment side effects, and whether personalised drug doses could help […]
UK study explores MRI screening as standard practice for detecting breast cancer that has spread to the brain
A new national research study, led by researchers at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool and University Hospitals Birmingham, has opened to investigate whether magnetic resonance imaging […]
Brighton study explores if the brain ‘turns up the volume’ on post-cancer fatigue
A University of Brighton study has looked at why patients experience debilitating fatigue after breast cancer treatment and how the brain could aid recovery. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of […]
Walsall teams unite to support breast screening uptake
Health professionals across Walsall have joined forces to improve breast screening rates and promote early detection. Central to the campaign is the work of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Cancer Outreach […]
Metastatic Breast Cancer Study Day
Overview This study day will focus on important approaches to management of patients with secondary (or metastatic) breast cancer. Topics will include all aspects of the patient pathway, Including recent […]
East London to get dedicated breast cancer centre
East London is to get its own dedicated breast cancer centre of excellence when two hospital buildings are returned to NHS use next year. Thousands of women will benefit from […]
New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women
A new study funded by Breast Cancer Now and supported by Prevent Breast Cancer, reveals a drug approved for use in other conditions could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer […]
