Around 55,000 women and 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK. And unfortunately, these numbers are set to rise. We want fewer people to be diagnosed with breast cancer. And for the ones that do, we want them to have the very best chance of survival thanks to an early diagnosis.
What are we trying to achieve?
There are many areas we need to research to ensure that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live and be supported to live well.
The best weapon we could have against breast cancer is the ability to stop it occurring in the first place. However, this is not always possible.
That is why our researchers are developing new ways to diagnosis breast cancer as early as possible to give the best possible chance of living beyond breast cancer.
Our achievements in prevention and early diagnosis
The Generations Study
Set up a study following over 100,000 women over 40 years to understand what causes breast cancer.
AI to predict spread
Scientists developed an AI model that can predict if triple negative breast cancer will spread.
Physical activity reduces risk
Set up a clinical trial showing how physical activity reduces the risk of developing breast cancer.
Avoiding unnecessary treatment
Researchers identified the DCIS tumors that are likely to become invasive.
AI-assisted risk-stratified screening
Our scientists developed an AI model to guide risk-stratified screening.
Our research for prevention and early diagnosis
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Our latest discoveries
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Celebrating 20 years of our Generations Study
The Breast Cancer Now Generations Study is a landmark project investigating the causes of breast cancer. Read more about what the study's ac...
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Scientists find more evidence that exercise lowers your risk of getting breast cancer
Researchers have discovered further evidence that physical activity can reduce people’s chance of developing breast cancer before the menopa...
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Researchers develop a new test to diagnose cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain
Researchers have discovered a new way to diagnose and monitor breast cancer that has spread to the tissue surrounding the brain and spinal c...
Support our research into prevention and early diagnosis.
If breast cancer affects you or the ones you love, our research could help buy more time.