Glimpse of future for breast cancer diagnosis

A new analytical technique could greatly improve the process of breast cancer diagnosis, identifying malignant tumours accurately and objectively, scientists report in the British Journal of Cancer1. A new analytical technique could greatly improve the process of breast cancer diagnosis, identifying malignant tumours accurately and objectively, scientists report in the British Journal of Cancer1.

15 July 2003

• Health & Medicine

Radiotherapy beats tamoxifen for treating pre-invasive breast cancer

Radiotherapy is more effective than tamoxifen for treating pre-invasive breast cancer according to a report published in The Lancet1. Radiotherapy is more effective than tamoxifen for treating pre-invasive breast cancer according to a report published in The Lancet1.

10 July 2003

• Science & Technology

Welsh scientists uncover role of female hormones in breast cancer spread

Oestrogen can help breast cancer cells invade the blood stream and spread around the body, according to a new study1 by Cancer Research UK scientists in Wales. Oestrogen can help breast cancer cells invade the blood stream and spread around the body, according to a new study1 by Cancer Research UK scientists in Wales.

17 June 2003

Breast cancer cases in UK top 40,000 for first time

More than 40,000 British women are now annually diagnosed with breast cancer - an all-time high - according to new figures released today by Cancer Research UK. More than 40,000 British women are now annually diagnosed with breast cancer - an all-time high - according to new figures released today by Cancer Research UK.

2 June 2003

• Health & Medicine

Drug trial shows improved survival for breast cancer patients

A woman's chances of surviving early stage breast cancer could improve by a third if she is treated with a particular combination of chemotherapy drugs, according to a Cancer Research UK trial. A woman's chances of surviving early stage breast cancer could improve by a third if she is treated with a particular combination of chemotherapy drugs, according to a Cancer Research UK trial.

31 May 2003

Oxford scientist bolsters sex hormone link to breast cancer

Increased levels of sex hormones in urine, often a result of obesity, warn of a heightened risk of breast cancer, according to a new study in the British Journal of Cancer1. Increased levels of sex hormones in urine, often a result of obesity, warn of a heightened risk of breast cancer, according to a new study in the British Journal of Cancer1.

29 April 2003

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Breast cancer deaths almost halved after screening

A Cancer Research UK report produces the strongest evidence yet that organised breast screening programmes save lives. A Cancer Research UK report produces the strongest evidence yet that organised breast screening programmes save lives.

24 April 2003

• Health & Medicine

Relief for breast cancer patients sought on the grapevine

The humble grape could tackle a painful side effect of breast cancer radiotherapy for which there is currently no effective treatment. The humble grape could tackle a painful side effect of breast cancer radiotherapy for which there is currently no effective treatment.

12 February 2003

Conclusive proof that tamoxifen can prevent breast cancer

Scientists at Cancer Research UK say they now have conclusive proof that tamoxifen can prevent breast cancer in healthy high-risk women. Scientists at Cancer Research UK say they now have conclusive proof that tamoxifen can prevent breast cancer in healthy high-risk women.

23 January 2003

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Dearth of bowel cancer surgeons in the North

Almost 90 per cent of breast cancer patients needing surgery in the north of England can expect to be operated on by specialist surgeons according to a report based on the latest available figures. Almost 90 per cent of breast cancer patients needing surgery in the north of England can expect to be operated on by specialist surgeons according to a report based on the latest available figures.

17 December 2002

• Science & Technology

Welsh scientists discover vital clue to breast cancer spread

Cancer Research UK scientists in Wales believe they have made a discovery that could help halt the rapid spread of breast cancer, revealing their findings at the world's largest breast cancer conference1. Cancer Research UK scientists in Wales believe they have made a discovery that could help halt the rapid spread of breast cancer, revealing their findings at the world's largest breast cancer conference1.

11 December 2002

• Health & Medicine

10,000 'at risk' women in trials for early breast screening

A leading Cancer Research UK scientist is among eight top clinical researchers chosen to launch a pioneering breast cancer screening study for women between 40-44 who have a significant family history of the disease. A leading Cancer Research UK scientist is among eight top clinical researchers chosen to launch a pioneering breast cancer screening study for women between 40-44 who have a significant family history of the disease.

28 November 2002