Research news
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...
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.
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 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, ...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
Researchers find that cognitive behavioural therapy can help to reduce menopausal symptoms for women with breast cancer
New research reveals that hot flushes and night sweats experienced by women with breast cancer could be reduced through cognitive behavioura...
Telling cancer cells and healthy cells apart
It's thanks to your support that our researchers can continue to find new ways to prevent breast cancer, save lives and make sure people liv...
Targeting essential protein could lead to new breast cancer treatments
Researchers have found that a protein, frequently present in high levels in breast cancer cells, could be targeted with a new type of drug a...
How is research helping to improve wellbeing for people with breast cancer?
Forty years ago, only one in two women would live five years or more after a breast cancer diagnosis. Thanks to progress in research and car...
ActWELL programme shows success in helping women lose weight and reduce breast cancer risk
New research has shown that a lifestyle programme introduced to women at a routine breast screening appointment can help lose weight and cou...