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Centre members celebrate University promotions
25 Jun 2020
Congratulations to Centre members on their University promotions.
Women in STEM: Dr Karen Pinilla
20 Feb 2020
Dr Karen Pinilla is a clinical research fellow funded by the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre.
Mapping breast cancer cell by cell
16 Feb 2020
Zooming in on breast cancer reveals how mutations shape the tumour landscape.
World Cancer Day - 4 February
26 Jan 2020
A Cambridgeshire family carrying a faulty gene that increases the risk of breast cancer stands united supporting Cancer Research UK on World Cancer Day.
Detailed study of most comprehensive map of breast cancer risk
7 Jan 2020
A major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA ‘errors’ that increase an individual’s risk of developing the disease. The scientists involved say these errors may influence as many as 190 genes.
Study highlights potential of whole genome sequencing to enable personalised cancer treatment
30 Sep 2019
Whole genome sequencing of tumour cells could help predict the prognosis of a patient’s cancer and offer clues to identify the most effective treatment, suggests new study.
Highly sensitive blood test could improve breast cancer treatment
7 Aug 2019
Highly sensitive blood test could improve breast cancer treatment.
New findings shed light on treating advanced breast cancer
11 Jun 2019
New research findings about how breast cancer spreads could help develop treatments in future.
Herceptin duration could be halved for some breast cancer patients
6 Jun 2019
Study shows that in HER2 positive early breast cancer 6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing cancer return.