B.C. scientists first in world to decode genetic evolution of a breast cancer tumour.
For the first time in history, BC Cancer Agency scientists have decoded all of the three billion letters in the DNA sequence of a metastatic lobular breast cancer tumour and have found all of the mutations, or “spelling” mistakes that caused the cancer to spread.The landmark study, which will be published tomorrow as the cover story in the prestigious international science journal Nature, helps unlock the secrets of how cancer begins and spreads, thus pointing the way to the development of new breast cancer treatment targets and therapies.
“I never thought I would see this in my lifetime,” said Dr. Samuel Aparicio, head of the breast cancer research program at the BC Cancer Agency. “This is a watershed event in our ability to understand the causes of breast cancer and to develop personalized medicines for our patients. The number of doors that can now be opened to future research is considerable.”
The discovery is not only a major scientific milestone for the BC Cancer Agency, an acknowledged world leader in cancer research care, but also a significant testimony to the power of philanthropy invested in science to fuel cancer research and drive new discoveries. Unarguably, the Weekend to End Breast Cancer has made a huge impact on providing funding this research. Thank You.
Established in 1935, the BC Cancer Foundation raises funds to support breakthrough research and enhancements to care at the BC Cancer Agency, throughout British Columbia. We maintain offices in, and provide support to, all five BC Cancer Agency regional centres - Abbotsford, Fraser Valley, Southern Interior, Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
BC Cancer Foundation
For the first time in history, BC Cancer Agency scientists have decoded all of the three billion letters in the DNA sequence of a metastatic lobular breast cancer tumour and have found all of the mutations, or “spelling” mistakes that caused the cancer to spread.The landmark study, which will be published tomorrow as the cover story in the prestigious international science journal Nature, helps unlock the secrets of how cancer begins and spreads, thus pointing the way to the development of new breast cancer treatment targets and therapies.
“I never thought I would see this in my lifetime,” said Dr. Samuel Aparicio, head of the breast cancer research program at the BC Cancer Agency. “This is a watershed event in our ability to understand the causes of breast cancer and to develop personalized medicines for our patients. The number of doors that can now be opened to future research is considerable.”
The discovery is not only a major scientific milestone for the BC Cancer Agency, an acknowledged world leader in cancer research care, but also a significant testimony to the power of philanthropy invested in science to fuel cancer research and drive new discoveries. Unarguably, the Weekend to End Breast Cancer has made a huge impact on providing funding this research. Thank You.
Established in 1935, the BC Cancer Foundation raises funds to support breakthrough research and enhancements to care at the BC Cancer Agency, throughout British Columbia. We maintain offices in, and provide support to, all five BC Cancer Agency regional centres - Abbotsford, Fraser Valley, Southern Interior, Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
BC Cancer Foundation
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