How studying genes and proteins can improve the lives of people with breast cancer
Explore some of the genes and proteins our scientists study and how this knowledge can lead to new treatments.
30 Jun 2021
Researchers find new type of drug to treat breast cancer with changes to BRCA genes
New research has identified a new class of targeted cancer drugs that could be used to treat patients whose tumours have changes to the BRCA genes.
17 Jun 2021
Researchers uncover how tumour surroundings can help breast cancer spread
New research reveals the role a molecule called Endo180 plays in breast cancer spreading and becoming incurable.
10 Jun 2021
Researchers find that PARP inhibitors could help reduce recurrence and prevent progression to secondary breast cancer
New research has revealed that a one year course of a drug called a PARP inhibitor can help to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence, and progression to secondary breast cancer, in people with early breast cancer with a change in the BRCA gene.
04 Jun 2021
My Story podcast: Research stories
This week, we're taking a quick peek into the research side of things with our Research Communications Officer, Edd.
20 May 2021
HRH The Prince of Wales visits Breast Cancer Now Research Centre
His Royal Highness met with researchers, donors and supporters to hear about our achievements and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our funded research.
13 May 2021
How we’re supporting research into women’s lifestyle choices, weight management and breast cancer risk
In collaboration with others, Breast Cancer Now has supported research into helping women make sustainable lifestyle changes in order to reduce breast cancer risk.
05 May 2021
What does it take to develop a new treatment for breast cancer?
Have you ever wondered how scientists discover new drugs? In this blog, we explore the journey research takes from the initial questions to new drugs.
28 Apr 2021
Researchers find that cognitive behavioural therapy can help to reduce menopausal symptoms for women with breast cancer
New research reveals that hot flushes and night sweats experienced by women with breast cancer could be reduced through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered by breast care nurses.
26 Apr 2021
Telling cancer cells and healthy cells apart
It's thanks to your support that our researchers can continue to find new ways to prevent breast cancer, save lives and make sure people live well with and beyond the disease.
22 Apr 2021
How is research helping to improve wellbeing for people with breast cancer?
Forty years ago, only one in two women would live five years or more after a breast cancer diagnosis. Thanks to progress in research and care, it’s now almost nine in 10.
02 Apr 2021
Targeting essential protein could lead to new breast cancer treatments
Researchers have found that a protein, frequently present in high levels in breast cancer cells, could be targeted with a new type of drug already being tested for other cancers.
31 Mar 2021
ActWELL programme shows success in helping women lose weight and reduce breast cancer risk
New research has shown that a lifestyle programme introduced to women at a routine breast screening appointment can help lose weight and could help to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
17 Mar 2021
Drugs have allowed my sister to live with secondary for seven years – but more research is needed
Johnny is doing the £1,000 challenge with the aim of raising money for people like his sister, Geraldine. This is his message for anyone else who wants to get involved.
03 Mar 2021
Understanding cancer immunotherapy
We explain the different types of immunotherapy treatment for cancer patients, and what our researchers are currently working on in this area.
02 Feb 2021
Existing drug could offer new treatment for triple negative breast cancer
New research suggests that palbociclib, an already approved breast cancer drug, could help to treat triple negative breast cancer.
28 Jan 2021
Round-up of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2020
We report from the largest breast cancer conference in the world, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, which happened online in December 2020.
06 Jan 2021
Scientists find new molecular link between obesity and breast cancer
Scientists have discovered a molecular link between obesity and breast cancer, and identified a treatment that could help to prevent breast cancer developing.
10 Dec 2020
Breast Cancer Now's top 5 research achievements of 2020
We’ve worked hard to press play on breast cancer research this year, making sure vital breakthroughs don’t stop.
09 Dec 2020
Researchers develop a new blood test that could track spread of breast cancer in multiple organs
Researchers have developed a ‘molecular clock’ blood test that can track the growth of multiple tumours around the body to help identify the most actively growing tumours and guide treatment.
27 Nov 2020