Our Clinical Director responds to new research about breast cancer risk in men

Commenting on findings, reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, showing that men with naturally high levels of the female hormone oestrogen are...

11 May 2015

2015 general election result

Responding to the result of the general election, Samia al Qadhi, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Care, says: “Now the results are in we look...

8 May 2015

Research shows that 3D mammography is more effective at detecting breast cancers

Responding to new research from Lund University showing that breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) is more effective at detecting breast cancers than...

6 May 2015

The importance of reporting signs and symptoms of breast cancer

Following TV film The C Word, Dr Emma Pennery, Clinical Director at Breast Cancer Care, comments on the importance of early detection of...

5 May 2015

Can coffee reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence?

Responding to a study by Lund University that shows coffee inhibits the growth of tumours and reduces the risk of recurrence in women who have been...

21 April 2015

Drug could overcome resistance to hormone treatment for breast cancer

Responding to initial results from a study carried out in lab samples showing that a drug could help overcome resistance to routinely used hormonal...

20 April 2015

New study suggests blood test could predict breast cancer in the future

Responding to new research showing a blood test could predict how likely individual women are to develop breast cancer in the future, Samia al Qadhi...

16 April 2015

Early research suggests potential of testing all women for genetic risk of breast cancer

Responding to a new study published today (Thursday 9 April) showing initial results from research into being able to test how likely women are to...

9 April 2015

Comment on Angelina Jolie having further preventative surgery

The actress has an inherited BRCA1 gene mutation which gave her a 50% risk of ovarian cancer and 87% risk of breast cancer. In 2013, she announced...

24 March 2015