DISCOVER CUTTING EDGE BREAST RADIOLOGY RESEARCH AT QUEEN’S
From discovery to recovery, how Queen's University Belfast has been at the forefront of pioneering research in breast radiology and breast cancer treatment.
This research is conducted through the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, where dedicated teams of scientists and healthcare professionals collaborate to advance our understanding of breast cancer and breast diseases. Their innovative research not only enhances early detection and diagnostic accuracy through cutting-edge imaging techniques but also explores novel treatments and therapies, offering hope to those affected by breast cancer and related conditions.
Through their commitment to excellence in breast radiology research, Queen's is making significant strides in improving the lives of individuals impacted by breast diseases.
BREAST RADIOLOGY AND RADIOTHERAPY
- STING signalling in breast cancer
- Machine-Learning Prediction Model for Acute Desquamation After Breast Radiation Therapy
- Digital breast tomosynthesis: sensitivity for cancer in younger symptomatic women
- Targeting nucleotide metabolism enhances the efficacy of anthracyclines and anti-metabolites in triple-negative breast cancer
- Cost-effectiveness of clinical breast examination screening programme among HER2-positive breast cancer patients
- Ongoing UK PARABLE Trial: Proton Beam Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients
OTHER BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
- Scientists discover genetic variants linked to male breast cancer
- Oxygen-response protein increases risk of breast cancer spreading to the lungs
- Queen’s researched create new 4D printed implants for efficient breast cancer management
- Funding received to develop new breast cancer treatments inspired by Covid-19 vaccine
- Belfast research project on pandemics impact on diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
- Largest study for men with breast cancer launched
LIFE AFTER ILLNESS – TRANSFORMING SUPPORTIVE CANCER CARE
In 2010 Researchers at Queen’s carried out a study which found that cancer survivors who were 2-15 years post treatment, reported significantly poorer health than the general population in terms of physical functioning, emotional functioning, general health perception and social functioning.
This research resulted in the launch of an over £1million project funded by Macmillan Cancer Care; a new model of cancer patient follow up, termed ‘A recovery package’, which included a holistic assessment, a treatment summary record, an individualised pathway and rapid entry back into the system.