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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.
Molecular patterns could better predict breast cancer recurrence
13 Mar 2019
Molecular patterns could better predict breast cancer recurrence paving the way for precision breast cancer treatment.
Researchers develop comprehensive new way to predict breast cancer risk
15 Jan 2019
Researchers develop comprehensive new way to predict breast cancer risk
New findings in ER+ breast cancer
18 Dec 2018
Cambridge researchers discover that estrogen-dependent gene expression in breast tumour cells is not cyclical, as previous studies suggested.