Shaping the lives of people with breast cancer: a history of our Tissue Bank
This year we’re celebrating 10 years of the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank. By collecting tissue samples from people affected by breast cancer and making them available to researchers, our Tissue Bank accelerates progress towards faster diagnosis and better treatments.
20 Jul 2022
Researchers uncover the genetic diversity of breast cancers that develop after DCIS
A group of researchers across the UK, US and the Netherlands have new findings which may help some women avoid unnecessary treatment for DCIS.
09 Jun 2022
What we are doing to better understand the needs of women in breast cancer screening
How Breast Cancer Now Voices helped researchers in Wales understand the needs of women in breast cancer screening.
20 May 2022
I wanted to use my breast cancer experience to educate others, and ended up helping myself unexpectedly
After Linda was treated for DCIS, she wanted to give back and help improve services for future patients. She’s now a Patient Advocate with Breast Cancer Now, and continues to learn new things as she works to help others.
18 May 2022
Researchers discover a new link between infertility and breast cancer in men
Researchers based at the Institute of Cancer Research have discovered a link between infertility and breast cancer in men. This could help us better understand the disease and lead to better ways to treat or prevent it.
17 May 2022
Researchers develop a new test to diagnose cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain
Researchers have discovered a new way to diagnose and monitor breast cancer that has spread to the tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
08 Apr 2022
Breast Cancer Now researchers receive a prestigious international science award
Breast Cancer Now researchers are part of the team of scientists and clinicians who have been chosen as recipients of the AACR Team Science Award.
05 Apr 2022
Dr. Diana Zatreanu: a day in the life of a breast cancer researcher
Dr. Diana Zatreanu, who was involved in the discovery of a new type of drug that can treat breast cancer with changes to BRCA genes, tells us about her typical working day.
28 Mar 2022
How we're trying to better understand the experiences of women living with breast or trunk lymphoedema
Breast Cancer Now Voices is helping researchers at the Sheffield Hallam University understand how women experience and live with breast or trunk lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment
07 Mar 2022
Developing a semi-permanent alternative to radiotherapy tattoos
Breast Cancer Now Voices is helping researchers at University College London Hospitals to understand how receiving permanent tattoos to mark the area for radiotherapy treatment affect women.
22 Feb 2022
Scientists discover new weakness in secondary breast cancer in the brain
Researchers based at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have discovered changes in secondary breast cancer that has spread to the brain, which could make the disease vulnerable to drugs called PARP inhibitors.
16 Feb 2022
Hormone treatment can feel daunting, but at least I can use my experience to help with new research
Tracy recently took part in the SWEET project, which hopes to build a new platform of resources for women undergoing long-term hormone therapy after breast cancer.
16 Feb 2022
Round-up of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2021
We report from the largest breast cancer conference in the world, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2021. From cancer blood tests to new drugs, Edd, our Research Communications Officer, shares his highlights.
01 Feb 2022
Researchers discover how cancer cells could resist PARP inhibitors
Researchers at the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research, London have discovered how cancer cells could resist treatment with PARP inhibitors. It could help make treatment more effective and find who would benefit most from it.
10 Jan 2022
Researchers discover a way to boost the effectiveness of a new breast cancer drug
Researchers based at the University of Oxford have discovered a way to boost the effectiveness of a new type of drug which is currently being tested for breast cancer.
22 Dec 2021
Breast Cancer Now's top 5 research achievements of 2021
It’s been an incredible year of research here at Breast Cancer Now. In this blog, we pick out our favourite research breakthroughs of the year.
08 Dec 2021
Powering research to better support informal carers of men with breast cancer
How our volunteers are helping to identify the needs and struggles of those supporting men with breast cancer.
29 Nov 2021
Highlights from the National Cancer Research Institute Festival 2021
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Festival brings together the brightest scientific and medical minds to advance cancer research in the UK. These are some of this year's highlights.
22 Nov 2021
Chemotherapy took so much from me, but I’ve found a way to take back control
While going through treatment for stage three breast cancer, Bal experienced hair loss, fatigue and ongoing brain fog. Thanks to support and research groups, she’s now feeling more empowered.
20 Sept 2021
Research finds that changes in gut bacteria can influence breast cancer growth
Researchers have found a possible link between antibiotic use, gut bacteria and the speed of breast cancer growth in mice.
15 Sept 2021