Research news
Researchers discover a new way to help prevent secondary breast cancer in the lung
Our scientists have uncovered a way in which breast cancer cells ‘wake-up’ and form secondary tumours in the lungs.
Researchers develop AI model to predict risk of secondary breast cancer
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict if triple negative breast cancer will spread.
Supporting women with diet and exercise after breast cancer treatment
Leading a healthy lifestyle after a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can help with this. So, our researchers are looking at ways to bet...
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 ...
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 red...
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...
Triple negative breast cancer – how research is changing the future
Thanks to research, we now know more about triple negative breast cancer and are finding kinder and smarter ways to treat it.
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, ...
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.
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...
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.
After being part of a medical trial, I now help to approve future clinical trials for breast cancer patients
Opting in to take part in a clinical trial has helped Hilary to realise the importance of research and motivated her to do more to represent...
My story: research stories
Ever wondered how new drugs get tested and approved? This week, we'll be hearing from Edd and Holly about how substances go from lab experim...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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 ye...
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 bein...
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 cell...