August 20, 2023

Skipping Radiation May Be Safe for Some With Early Breast Cancer

Many women with early breast cancer undergo breast-conserving surgery along with radiation to kill any errant cancer cells, but some may be able to safely skip radiation, new research suggests.

August 8, 2023

AI-Assisted Mammograms Could Be a Big Advance: Study

Artificial intelligence (AI) programs can safely be used to help radiologists review mammogram images and detect breast cancers, early results from an ongoing clinical trial show.

August 1, 2023

New Ultrasound Patch Spots Tiny Breast Abnormalities in Early Trial

Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that might eventually allow women to monitor themselves for early signs of breast cancer in the comfort of their home.

July 20, 2023

Targeted Drug May Lower Odds for Breast Cancer's Return in Some Patients

Here's some good news for women with the most common type of breast cancer: Adding a targeted breast cancer drug to hormonal therapy reduced the risk of cancer returning by 25% for women with early-stage disease, a new clinical trial shows.

July 20, 2023

Death From a 2nd Cancer Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Race May Matter

Sometimes women who survive breast cancer will die from a second cancer, and now new research suggests the risk of that happening is higher for Black and Hispanic survivors than white women.

June 27, 2023

What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer & How Is It Treated?

Metastatic breast cancer can be a daunting diagnosis, but the prognosis has improved somewhat with advances in treatment.