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New way to kill cancer cells could lead to longer lasting protection for people with breast cancer
Killing breast cancer cells in a way that trains the immune system to recognise and destroy residual cancer cells could offer longer lasting...
New research to investigate protein that fuels breast cancer
Researchers are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.
First ever publication of secondary breast cancer data met with concerns around absence of critical data
The first ever data on incurable secondary breast cancer in England has been published, as part of the National Audit of Metastatic (seconda...
Global report reveals the hidden toll of breast cancer
People with breast cancer are continuing to face glaring inequalities and significant adversity, much of which remains hidden and unacknowle...
Claire Rowney announced as new chief executive of Breast Cancer Now
Leading research and support charity Breast Cancer Now has announced that Claire Rowney will join the charity as its new chief executive.
Innovative Service Pledge programme launches in Northern Ireland
An innovative new programme, the Service Pledge, has launched in Northern Ireland – run by leading research and support charity Breast Cance...
Scientists investigate a new therapy for breast cancer that has spread to the brain
Researchers are trialling a new type of targeted radiotherapy to treat secondary breast cancer tumours in the brain, thanks to new funding f...
New support in Buckinghamshire for people living with secondary breast cancer
Leading research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now, is launching a new service in Buckinghamshire for people with incurable secondary b...
New trial aims to reduce treatment side effects for women with secondary breast cancer
Researchers are investigating how body composition affects the severity of side effects from chemotherapy experienced by women with secondar...
‘Dark day’ as life-extending drug blocked from NHS use in England
A vital treatment offering precious hope of more time to live for people with incurable secondary breast cancer, has been rejected for use o...
Targeted immunotherapy could lead to pioneering treatment for breast cancer
A new type of immunotherapy that targets non-cancer cells could help prevent the growth and spread of breast cancer tumours, according to ne...
Breast Cancer Now calls for urgent action to improve awareness of and access to vital breast screening as breast screening uptake remains below target for the fourth consecutive year
As latest NHS England screening data reveals breast screening uptake remains below target for the fourth consecutive year, Breast Cancer Now...