A New Way to Deliver Breast Cancer Prevention
Grant number: 1185456 | Funding period: 2021 - 2023
Completed
Abstract
The rising breast cancer incidence is driven by changes in our reproductive behaviours compared to 50-100 years ago (fewer children, later in life and use of hormone therapies), which all increase risk. We found a certain cell within the breast is lost with pregnancy and existing preventatives (ovaries surgically removed, or anti-estrogen therapy). We will find new ways to lower these cells to protect against cancer without the need for surgery or having to suffer side effects (anti-estrogens).