The Breast Cancer Institute was established in 2002 to support this clinical service and also to develop the unit's internationally renowned research and training programmes Working in partnership with NHS Lothian, the Breast Cancer Institute needs your support to improve the patient environment at the Edinburgh Breast Unit Supporting the vital work of the Breast Cancer Institute, in a way that suits you, could not be easier With numbers of breast cancer patients constantly increasing, and with significant scientific discoveries about the nature of this disease just around the corner, the need for investment in our work has never been greater By supporting us you will help to ensure that we remain at the forefront of developments in breast cancer treatment