I've cut and pasted some of the information- but I would recommend that you go on www.breastcancernow.org. And search for ' bisphosphonates' And see the write ups. See below what I have cut and pasted from the monthly email from breast cancer now. We've rounded up our latest research news and discoveries being made in our labs, all through the help of amazing supporters like you. This month, we look at how we’re closer than ever to solving a puzzle that’s been baffling scientists for nearly 40 years and celebrate as Breast Cancer Now supporters' actions ensure the results of breast cancer research are reaching patients. Bisphosphonates get the green light A significant step has been taken towards preventing one in ten breast cancer deaths in England A significant step has been taken towards preventing one in ten breast cancer deaths in England Thousands of Breast Cancer Now supporters who demanded action to improve access to a type of drug, which could prevent one in ten breast cancer deaths in England, have helped make a life-saving breakthrough. Bisphosphonates reduce the chances of breast cancer spreading and becoming incurable. However, access to these drugs for patients has been patchy. Now, in a significant step forward, new guidelines have been published recommending these cheap drugs are offered to the women who need them most to help prevent deaths from breast cancer. Read about bisphosphonates How we’re solving a 39-year-old puzzle How we’re solving a 39-year-old puzzle We’ve been working at the forefront of research into a protein that’s been baffling scientists for nearly four decades Now, from his lab in Dundee, Breast Cancer Now researcher Dr Jean-Christophe Bourdon has discovered what we hope might be one of the final pieces of the puzzle. Known as the ‘Guardian of the Genome’, the p53 protein has the vital job of protecting our DNA from being damaged and our cells from becoming cancerous. But in an important breakthrough, Dr Bourdon has found that p53 might not always be protecting us from cancer and could explain why some treatments don’t work as well as we think they should. Read about Dr Bourdon’s research Hope this is helpful. I think the research is getting so exciting to prevent and cure. X
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