Breast cancer

All about breast cancer, including symptoms, risk factors, causes and preventing breast cancer. Screening and diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and breast cancer, including mammograms. Treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiotherapy, research and clinical trials. Help with living with breast cancer, including managing after surgery, coping with menopausal symptoms and breast cancer in pregnancy. Lastly, a section on breast cancer that has spread, including treatments and coping with secondary breast cancer.

What to ask your doctor about breast cancer tests

You can also find breast cancer organisations providing help and support, a reading list and see where this information comes from.

Did you know that Cancer Research UK has an online forum for people affected by cancer? Cancer Chat is your space to talk about cancer.

Plus join the Q & A sessions on the first Thursday of every month and have your questions answered by one of our cancer specialist nurses.

News: Researchers defend HRT breast cancer study: The authors of a study showing that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of breast cancer have defended their findings, following criticism from a team of experts linked to pharmaceutical companies that make the treatment.; 17 Jan 2012
Press release: Reprogrammed oestrogen binding linked to more aggressive breast cancer: Scientists based at Cancer Research UK's Cambridge Research Institute have discovered how receptors for the female sex hormone oestrogen attach to a different part of the DNA in breast cancer patients who are more likely to relapse, according to a study published in Nature today (Wednesday).; 4 Jan 2012
News: Scientists move a step closer to targeting key cancer process: Scientists in the US are closer to working out how to target cancer cells that are driven by a hyperactive gene called Myc, according to a report in the journal Science.; 9 Dec 2011

News: Podcast: Immunotherapy, plain packaging, a boost for trials, and bacon: In this month’s podcast there’s good news for UK cancer trials, as our network of Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres gets a £35 million funding boost, and we take a look at the latest research in understanding why some breast cancers … Continue reading →; 24 Jan 2012
News: News digest – oesophageal cancer, HRT, Leveson and more: Amid the drama of phone hacking, economic gloom, ‘responsible’ capitalism and sinking cruise ships, the week has also seen several intriguing stories in the world of cancer research. Here’s our regular digest of the latest developments – just click on … Continue reading →; 21 Jan 2012
News: Red wine research DOESN’T show it can ‘reduce breast cancer risk’: Women reading Monday morning’s news may be forgiven for rejoicing at the idea that – according to at least one paper – “a regular glass of red wine can help women ward off breast cancer”. We’ve been here before, and … Continue reading →; 9 Jan 2012