Breast cancer research
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Canadian females, affecting many thousands of women and their families each year, and causing concern for millions more.
Breast cancer is one of the most active areas of study today, as researchers tackle the problem from many sides. Some are working to learn more about what causes breast cancer so that one day it might be preventable. Other researchers are finding new and better ways to detect, diagnose and treat the disease.
The Canadian Cancer Society funds a broad range of excellent research projects every year related to breast cancer. Among our current research:
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A study developing a new way to use magnetic resonance imaging as a simpler and pain-free tool for detecting if breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
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Research examining the benefits of metronomic chemotherapy – a new approach to treatment where patients are given lower doses of anti-cancer drugs over prolonged periods of time without a break. The goal of this research is to improve the effectiveness of the drugs while reducing their side effects.
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A study of the presence and positioning of a special molecule on breast cancer cells that, when present, can contribute to the spread of the disease. This study could lead to new treatments for breast cancer.
Meet a Society-funded breast cancer researcher
Dr Steven M Jones is searching for genetic Achilles heel that may lead to more personalized treatments for breast cancer patients
Read about some of the latest breast cancer discoveries made by Society-funded researchers
Watch our video Cancer Research: Living Progress
Sisters participate in landmark breast cancer prevention clinical trial
Search our database of all research projects we’re funding this year
Last modified on:
10 November 2011
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