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.

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What to ask your doctor about breast cancer tests

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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: Study uncovers genetic diversity of breast cancer: Nine new genes involved in the development of breast cancer have been uncovered by Cambridge researchers, bringing the total number to at least 40.; 16 May 2012
Press release: Scientists re-write rule book on breast cancer in landmark global study: A major study carried out by Cancer Research UK scientists could revolutionise the way women with breast cancer will be diagnosed and treated in the future, by reclassifying the disease into 10 completely new categories based on the genetic fingerprint of a tumour.; 18 Apr 2012
News: International consortium releases cancer gene data: The International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) has released genetic data from a series of studies into different types of cancer.; 15 Mar 2012

News: New breast cancer ‘blood test’ is still work in progress: Earlier this week, the news was full of stories about a ‘blood test’ that can apparently predict a woman’s risk of breast cancer, years before she develops the disease. This sounds exciting. Being able to work out someone’s risk of … Continue reading →; 3 May 2012
News: Podcast: redefining breast cancer, tiny brain tumours, bowel cancer progress and more: This month, we hear how a landmark study could revolutionise breast cancer treatment, and take a look at the growing evidence on aspirin and cancer. We also hear how obesity may be driving rises in kidney and womb cancer rates, … Continue reading →; 30 Apr 2012
News: News digest – landmark breast cancer study, bladder cancer, plain packaging of cigarettes, and more: A major Cancer Research UK study published this week could revolutionise the way women with breast cancer are diagnosed and treated in the future. It reclassifies the disease into 10 completely new categories based on their genetic make-up. We’ve got … Continue reading →; 21 Apr 2012