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Glasgow scientists discover key to supercharging immunotherapy’s ability to stop breast cancer spreading to the lung

Breast cancer immunotherapy could be more effective if an immune cell that prevents it from working is targeted at the same time, according to new Breast Cancer Now and Secondary1st funded research.

Carly - family history - Breast Cancer Now Podcast

We talk to Carly about her family history of breast cancer and the fear that came along with it.

We respond to research that found extra scans for women with very dense breasts can pick up early-stage cancers

Dr Kotryna Temcinaite, head of research communications and engagement at Breast Cancer Now, said:

We respond following news of Heather Peace's recent breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Responding following Eastenders actress' Heather Peace's Instagram post, in which she shared that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and has undergone chemotherapy and surgery.

Give through payroll

By donating through your payroll, your contribution could be worth up to 40% more.

The Catalyst Programme: Understanding the role of SF3B1 in breast cancer

Dr Rachael Natrajan

Belfast researchers investigate why a DNA change is linked to breast cancer with new funding

Researchers are hoping to understand how a particular DNA change can contribute to a person developing breast cancer, and why it increases the risk of the disease in men more than in women, thanks to funding from Breast Cancer Now.

Letrozole (Femara)

Find out more about letrozole (Femara), including what it is, when it's given and its side effects.

Afternoon Tea club

Everything you need to know about the Afternoon Tea club.

We respond to Macmillan Cancer Support's new research revealing severe nurse shortages are putting cancer patients at risk

Dr Simon Vincent, Director of Research, Support and Influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said:

We respond to ‘plasmaMATCH’ trial that uses blood test to match women with breast cancer to a range of precision treatments

The plasmaMATCH trial investigates whether simple blood tests known as ‘liquid biopsies’ can benefit women with breast cancer, by tracking their disease as it evolves and directing them to the most effective treatments.

My advice to anyone considering breast reconstruction

Helen shares her experience with breast reconstruction, including her difficulties with the expander implant. Since having a DIEP flap reconstruction, she finally feels like herself again. She’s now working to improve the experience for other people.