Scientists have revealed a 'near-complete' picture of breast cancer for the first time, after completing a project of stunning scale and scope. They have gained this unique insight into the life of the disease after sequencing the entire genomes of 21 breast cancers - and looked at every single fault which helped those tumours develop. The results are published in two papers in the prestigious Cell journal.
Nine breast cancer genes found
Scientists have found nine new genes which drive the development of breast cancer, in a major study funded by the Wellcome Trust and Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Nine breast cancer genes found
Scientists have found nine new genes which drive the development of breast cancer, in a major study funded by the Wellcome Trust and Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
New protein linked to HER2 positive breast cancer
Scientists have discovered a protein that may play an important role in the spread of HER-2 positive breast cancer.
New protein linked to HER2 positive breast cancer
Scientists have discovered a protein that may play an important role in the spread of HER-2 positive breast cancer.
New drug test hope?
New research raises the possibility of identifying which breast cancer patients could benefit from a promising new drug.
Our response to new research for a genetic test for breast cancer
New research suggests that a genetic test could be used to predict a woman's chance of getting breast cancer before the disease is diagnosed.
Drug combination not recommended
A drug combination for patients with advanced breast cancer has not been recommended for approval by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence).
The Breast Cancer Screening Debate: the different views explained
Head of Policy at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Dr Sarah Rawlings, appeared on BBC One's The One Show to take part in a discussion about the National Breast Screening Programme and the review of it. Breakthrough Breast Cancer has pulled together the below information for anyone who may have concerns or queries about screening.
The Breast Cancer Screening Debate: the different views explained
Head of Policy at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Dr Sarah Rawlings, appeared on BBC One's The One Show to take part in a discussion about the National Breast Screening Programme and the review of it. Breakthrough Breast Cancer has pulled together the below information for anyone who may have concerns or queries about screening.