Using a risk assessment tool researchers at @cam.ac.uk and @icr.ac.uk have found that NICE referral criteria miss up to 95% of women under 50 who go on to develop breast cancer within 10 years. 🔗 zurl.co/6NNxS @cancerresearchuk.org @breastcancernow.bsky.social

Do we need to empower women with the information they need to understand their personal risk of Breast Cancer? This important research from Cambridge suggests this pro-active approach is both acceptable and preferred by women aged 30-49.

University of Cambridge@cam.ac.uk · 2mo ago

NICE criteria for referrals for breast cancer risk assessment miss up to 95% of women under 50 who develop the disease within 10 years. Cambridge’s BOADICEA tool was able to identify 8 times as many. Read: https://bit.ly/4pVGHIM @breastcancernow.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @dphpc.bsky.social

It's a fantastic film documenting Joanna's breast cancer experience & her family relationships. There is also a brief cameo from Prof Marc Tischkowitz from the @cam.ac.uk Department of Genomic Medicine & @crukcamcentre.bsky.social ! Do see it if you get the chance. www.goodbyebreasts.com/documentary

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre@crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Last week, we joined CUH Arts for a screening of Goodbye Breasts — a powerful documentary exploring breast cancer, recovery and the role of the arts. We had some brilliant conversations about breast self-examination & getting involved in breast cancer research. @crukcambreast.bsky.social

We are truly grateful for this generous donation as we move to the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. It will help us support all the amazing breast cancer research across Cambridge, leading to more personalised prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care🙏.

University of Cambridge@cam.ac.uk · 4mo ago

Charlotte Lockhart has stage 4 breast cancer. Her partner Andrew Barnes has donated £10m to support the Precision Breast Cancer Institute at @cambcancer.bsky.social. Their gift will make a real difference to how we diagnose, treat and even prevent breast cancer. Read more: https://bit.ly/4w4tpeR

Patient & Public Involvement Showcase is back! This year’s FREE event is bigger & better because we’re teaming up with our partners from across the region. Find out the latest #health research happening in the East of England on 16 June at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus Book: bit.ly/NIHREoEPPI26...

The award-winning documentary film Goodbye Breasts! is coming to Cambridge for a special screening on 22 April. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Joanna Callaghan and Professor Marc Tischkowitz. Book a ticket ➡️ zurl.co/YDEKM Find out more about the documentary ➡️ zurl.co/6bVJ8

Following the keynote, we attended a screening of Shades of Survival, which highlights global inequalities in breast cancer care for Black women. Jean and Charlotte were joined by Esther Ebai, director David Ayedi and producer Hilary Moore, for a panel discussion. @crukcambreast.bsky.social

Last month, we had a fantastic time at the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social keynote, 'The future of breast cancer care'. Professors Jean Abraham and Charlotte Coles were joined by radiotherapy research patient reps to discuss how medicine and lived experience come together to design research.

Amazing data from Raza Ali's group @cruk-ci.bsky.social has been published in @nataging.nature.com providing new insights to how breast tissue changes as we age.

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre@crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and British Columbia have created the most detailed map to date, comprised of over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age. @crukcambreast.bsky.social Find out more ➡️ crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/most-de...

Looking forward to this screening of the excellent Shades of Survival next Tuesday in the Cambridge Union.

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre@crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🎬 Join us for a screening of Shades of Survival, an award-winning documentary on global inequalities in breast cancer care for Black women, followed by a panel discussion. Part of @cambridgefestival.bsky.social. 📅 Tue 31 March | 7:30–9pm 📍 Cambridge Union Society, CB2 1UB Register: zurl.co/uO4L1

One week today!

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre@crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Discover how team research is shaping the future of breast cancer care, from kinder, more personalised treatments to tackling health inequities. 📅 Tue 31 March | 6-7pm 📍 Cambridge Union Society, CB2 1UB Register: zurl.co/n92Nv @cambridgefestival.bsky.social @crukcambreast.bsky.social

Another #breastcancer related event at #CamFest is just one week away! 6pm on Thursday 26 March at The Pitt Building to hear about 2 clinical trials (Including PIONEER) based on exciting discoveries made here in Cambridge 🎟️ Free tickets and all info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-cancer...

The cancer treatment pipeline: Inside Cambridge’s bench-to-bedside journey

Join us for a free talk and learn about recent discoveries from our Cambridge lab. This talk is part of the Cambridge Festival for 2026.

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We ill be in the Cancer Zone on Saturday, explaining the difference between cancer Stage and Grade, and showing how AI tools are being tested to support cancer diagnosis. There are loads of other things going on as well!

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre@crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Come and find us on the second floor of the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, this Saturday 21 March from 11am-4pm and get hands-on with cancer research in Cambridge as part of the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social! 🥽 🦠 🧬 Find out more ➡️ zurl.co/GC3pX

Looking forward to hearing Jean, Charlotte and our patient representatives at this event.

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre@crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Discover how team research is shaping the future of breast cancer care, from kinder, more personalised treatments to tackling health inequities. 📅 Tue 31 March | 6-7pm 📍 Cambridge Union Society, CB2 1UB Register: zurl.co/n92Nv @cambridgefestival.bsky.social @crukcambreast.bsky.social

Thinking about coming to our #CamFest event on the cancer treatment pipeline? Check out this preview with one of our speakers, Professor Jason Carroll, who will join us on the night to take you through the story of the PIONEER clinical trial. Free tickets link in the comments.

📣 The 2026 Milner Consortium Call is closing next week! Are you an academic at University of Cambridge, Wellcome Sanger Institute or Babraham Institute? Do you have an idea for a pre-clinical project that would benefit from industry expertise? For more: https://www.milner.cam.ac.uk/consortiumcall

This Sunday, 8 March, marks #InternationalWomensDay   The theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change. In our latest article, we reflect on inclusive collaborations in cancer research.  #IWD2026 Read more ➡️ crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/interna...

England’s new 10-year National Cancer Plan aims for 75% of patients to be cancer-free or living well 5 years after diagnosis by 2035.   Read more about how Cambridge is helping deliver the Plan’s ambitions 🔗 crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/cambrid...   @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org

Our Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Programme Annual Networking Event is happening today!
 We’ve heard a range of talks focused on redefining cancer care through inclusion, equity & innovation. From tackling health inequalities in communities to shaping more inclusive cancer care & research.

Congratulations to everyone at CMDL 👏😄- a fantastic achievement. CMDL are a vital part of the team delivering the Personalised Breast Cancer Programme, processing bloods and extracting DNA and RNA for sequencing. Looking forward to the other opportunities that accreditation opens up!

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre@crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory has achieved ISO 15189 accreditation from UKAS, recognising international standards of quality and reliability. Dr Shubha Anand, Director: “This positions CMDL to support a wider range of clinical trials.” 🔗 crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/cancer-...

Research Associate Dr Xiaomeng Zhang at the @dphpc.bsky.social and @crukcambreast.bsky.social member, has received funding from @cancerresearchuk.org to investigate how to distinguish harmless lumps from those that may develop into cancer. Find out more ➡️ crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/cambrid...

A drug used to treat hot flushes could also slow #breastcancer, says a team @crukcamcentre.bsky.social 💊 A Cambridge-led trial shows a progesterone-like treatment eases symptoms and has anti-cancer activity. Read more about the study 👇 https://bit.ly/49cXCzZ

Our next Let’s Talk About seminar focuses on people with experience of homelessness & how researchers are addressing systemic challenges.    📅 29 January, 12-1pm Register👇

Let's Talk About People with Experience of Homelessness

Join the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Centre Network for our inclusive seminar series, focusing on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

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We are a few weeks away from this year's Cambridge Precision Breast Cancer Symposium, and are delighted to welcome @spjacksongroup.bsky.social from @cruk-ci.bsky.social as our first Keynote speaker. Still time to register on Eventbrite: qrco.de/pbci-events. #CPBC2025 @crukcamcentre.bsky.social .

Hello to all on Bluesky ☀️ . We are happy to join you here to share #BreastCancerResearch related news from Cambridge UK. First, our annual symposium is fast approaching and there is still time to register. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridge-... ⏬