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We look at the science behind media stories about a 'simple blood test' that apparently can 'predict breast cancer'. We look at the science behind media stories about a 'simple blood test' that apparently can 'predict breast cancer'.

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 27 June 2014

27 June 2014

Following wide media coverage of a study linking eating large amounts of red meat and breast cancer, we explain why the evidence just isn't there yet. Following wide media coverage of a study linking eating large amounts of red meat and breast cancer, we explain why the evidence just isn't there yet.

by Nick Peel | Analysis | 11 June 2014

11 June 2014

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Cancer news often gets more attention if a celebrity has been diagnosed, but does this help raise awareness or can the celebrity angle do more harm than good? Cancer news often gets more attention if a celebrity has been diagnosed, but does this help raise awareness or can the celebrity angle do more harm than good?

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 5 July 2013

5 July 2013

A new study has found a link between family history of the disease and a better chance of survival, published in the British Journal of Cancer. A new study has found a link between family history of the disease and a better chance of survival, published in the British Journal of Cancer.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 20 March 2013

20 March 2013

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Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have discovered that two gene faults increase the risk of bowel cancer in families with a strong history of developing the disease, who, until now, had no explanation as to why their risk was greater. Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have discovered that two gene faults increase the risk of bowel cancer in families with a strong history of developing the disease, who, until now, had no explanation as to why their risk was greater.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 23 December 2012

23 December 2012

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Screening women at high risk of ovarian cancer once a year may not be effective enough to spot the disease in its earlier stages, and more frequent screening may be needed for this group of women, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Screening women at high risk of ovarian cancer once a year may not be effective enough to spot the disease in its earlier stages, and more frequent screening may be needed for this group of women, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 7 December 2012

7 December 2012

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Tracking down the BRCA2 gene

Our scientists discovered the second breast cancer gene, BRCA2 - we discuss how they made the finding and what this means for cancer patients. Our scientists discovered the second breast cancer gene, BRCA2 - we discuss how they made the finding and what this means for cancer patients.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 29 February 2012

29 February 2012

This entry is part 10 of 30 in the series Our milestones
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Leading breast cancer experts are calling for women under 50 diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer to be offered testing for faults in the BRCA1 gene. Leading breast cancer experts are calling for women under 50 diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer to be offered testing for faults in the BRCA1 gene.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 15 February 2012

15 February 2012