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
New research suggests a protein, HIF-1a, could increase the chances of developing secondary breast cancer in the lung
A study funded by Breast Cancer Now has identified a protein that affects the blood vessels in the lungs.
06 Nov 2020
Scientists discover key gene driving breast cancer to the brain
In a study, funded by Breast Cancer Now, researchers found a gene that may help breast cancer spread to the brain.
09 Oct 2020
Scientists discover three new genetic changes linked to breast cancer in men
Scientists largely funded by Breast Cancer Now have discovered three new genetic changes that increase the risk of breast cancer in men, furthering our understanding of this form of the disease.
12 Aug 2020
Your support is vital to help us carry out research
We hear from Professor Rob Clarke, a Breast Cancer Now researcher based at the University of Manchester. He shares how the work in his lab restarted after over a three-month closure due to COVID-19.
28 Jul 2020
Immune system could be trained to spot some drug resistant cancers with changes in BRCA genes
Study has suggested that immunotherapy could be effective against some cancers with changes in BRCA genes that become resistant to treatment.
22 Jul 2020
Two hormones could help more accurately predict breast cancer risk in younger women
A study has found that adding two hormone measurements to a breast cancer risk prediction tool can increase its accuracy for women aged 35-50.
17 Jun 2020
Researchers help ensure best treatment during pandemic
Researchers help clinicians select the best possible treatment for women with oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
08 Jun 2020
Scientists link weight gain to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause
New research has linked weight gain from early adulthood up to 40s or 50s to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause.
13 Mar 2020
Podcast: three research projects and why they matter
In this podcast, we give you a quick insight into three of our current research projects and how they impact people affected by breast cancer.
27 Feb 2020
I want to play a role in helping people stop dying from breast cancer
To recognise International Day of Women and Girls in Science and all the amazing female scientists we work with, we spoke to Professor Judy Coulson and Valeria Marotta about their work and what inspires them.
06 Feb 2020
Dr Rachel Eyre awarded the 2019 Sir Antony Driver Prize
Dr Rachel Eyre has been awarded the 2019 Sir Antony Driver Prize, which is awarded each year to a Breast Cancer Now researcher who has shown an incredible commitment to their field of research.
03 Feb 2020
Swedish scientists seek to understand the impact of changes in body shape after breast cancer surgery
New research has found that changes in abdominal fat after surgery may affect the risk of recurrence.
29 Jan 2020
Novel drug inspired by cruciferous vegetables could reverse drug resistance in oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer
New research has found that a new drug could reverse or even prevent resistance to hormone therapy.
27 Jan 2020
New drugs, skipping surgery and preventing breast cancer: highlights from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2019
Each year we return to the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in Texas, USA, to hear about the progress in research.
20 Jan 2020
Can gut bacteria help treat breast cancer?
More evidence is emerging that some types of bacteria can keep us healthy rather than make us ill, even when it comes to breast cancer.
17 Dec 2019
Secondary breast cancer treatment and managing fear - Highlights from the NCRI conference 2019
We're looking at key research themes covered at the annual National Cancer Research Institute’s (NCRI) Cancer Conference, and what they could mean for people affected by breast cancer.
06 Dec 2019
Scottish scientists evaluate new scan that could help more people avoid extensive surgery
New research has found a new type of can could be used to assess the effectiveness of chemotherapy given before surgery.
04 Dec 2019
'I wanted to study the genes that help protect us from breast cancer’
We talk to Professor Jo Morris, one of our researchers, about her career and her studies into the BRCA1 gene.
28 Nov 2019
Arthritis drugs could help prevent breast cancer from spreading to the bone
New research funded by Breast Cancer Now has found that drugs used to treat arthritis could also be instrumental in preventing breast cancer from spreading to the bone.
27 Nov 2019