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Breast cancer research

Our research

At Breast Cancer Now we’re steered by our world-class research. By funding over 340 of the brightest minds in breast cancer research across the UK and Ireland, we’re discovering how we can prevent breast cancer, save lives and live well with the disease. Giving us the power to drive forward progress on a global stage.

Find out more about our research and how it could change the future.

Knowledge is hope

Every day spent researching breast cancer is an opportunity to find new ways to prevent, diagnose, treat and help people to live well with the disease. We all rely on the hope that our research brings; hope that there can be a better future for people diagnosed with breast cancer.

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What is our research about?

To date, we’ve already invested over £268 million in breast cancer research. And we’re not about to stop. Find out more about what we do.

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Secondary breast cancer research

We believe research holds the key to saving the lives of those with a secondary breast cancer diagnosis.

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Our research projects

Right now, we’re funding over 70 cutting-edge projects to discover how we can prevent breast cancer, save lives, and help people to live well with and beyond the disease. 

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Our research achievements

Over the last 30 years, we've invested over £268 million in world-class research. Read more about what we've achieved. 

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Information for researchers

Find out more about our grant funding opportunities, as well as information about events for researchers. 

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