Research and clinical trials for breast cancer

Researchers are looking at better ways to understand the causes and how to prevent breast cancer. Find out about the latest UK research.

Researchers around the world are looking at better ways to diagnose and screen for breast cancer. Find out what researchers are looking at.

Researchers are looking at better ways to treat early breast cancer and manage treatment side effects. Find out about some of latest research going on.

Sadly, secondary breast cancer can’t be cured. Researchers are looking at new treatments and combining different treatments to help control the disease and give a good quality of life for as long as possible. Find out about research into treatment for secondary breast cancer.

Researchers want to improve people’s quality of life with breast cancer. They are doing this by looking at better ways to cope with the emotional, psychological and physical effects of breast cancer. Find out about this research.

Find out how Cancer Research UK researchers are discovering new ways to tackle breast cancer.

Our clinical trials database has information about UK clinical trials for breast cancer and summaries of trial results.

Clinical trials aim to improve diagnosis and treatments and reduce side effects. All cancer treatments have to be fully researched before everyone can use them. This is so we know that they work and are better than the treatments already available. And that they are safe.

Find out about what researchers should tell you before you agree to take part in a trial.