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Blood samples that could potentially be used to screen for cancer
July 30, 2022 Research Updates

Can a Blood Test Find Cancer Early?

A blood test that can detect cancer before any symptoms appear, and save lives as a result, is sometimes referred to as the “holy grail” of cancer research. Are we there yet?

Research on immunotherapy in breast cancer treatment
January 22, 2022 Research Updates

Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer: Updates from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2021

Immunotherapy is now part of standard of care for some types of triple negative breast cancer, with much more research ongoing.

Developing a vaccine to prevent breast cancer
June 11, 2021 Research Updates

Progress on a Vaccine to Prevent Breast Cancer

A vaccine aimed at preventing breast cancer in healthy individuals is expected to begin testing soon in a Phase I clinical trial.

Highlights from the 2020 Breast Cancer Symposium held in San Antonio, Texas
December 19, 2020 Research Updates

Highlights From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2020

My top three takeaways from the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Scientist in laboratory working on a new treatment for triple negative breast cancer.
November 28, 2020 Research Updates

New Treatments for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

This year we’ve seen some encouraging news with approvals of a targeted therapy and an immunotherapy for triple negative breast cancer.

Research findings being presented at the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
December 18, 2019 Research Updates

Highlights From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2019

Top “take-home” highlights from the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Developing treatments for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in laboratory
September 12, 2019 Research Updates

Targeted Treatments for Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer

There were some noteworthy developments this year in targeted therapies for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

Genomic test results informing breast cancer treatment
June 28, 2018 Research Updates

Breast Cancer Treatment: The TAILORx Clinical Trial

Findings from the TAILORx clinical trial will help personalize treatment decisions for many patients with early stage breast cancer.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Spring 2018
May 26, 2018 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Spring 2018

Researchers are working on ways to make immune system therapies more effective for more cancer patients.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Winter 2018
February 18, 2018 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Winter 2018

Cancer research stories worth following this winter included reports on new approaches to immunotherapy currently being tested in clinical trials.

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