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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.

Looking back at top stories about cancer research in 2021
December 18, 2021 Progress Against Cancer

Wrapping Up 2021: Top 7 Stories About Cancer Research and Cancer Care

Our annual look back at some of the top stories about cancer research and cancer care in the past year.

Building informed awareness of breast cancer
October 13, 2021 Progress Against Cancer

6 Lesser-Known Facts About Breast Cancer

A look at six essential, but lesser-known, facts about breast cancer.

Determining the best dose of a cancer medicine for an individual
July 28, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

Finding the Right Dose

The Patient-Centered Dosing Initiative is advocating for an approach to cancer medicine dosing that focuses on sustaining lives while also optimizing the quality of life.

Review of top cancer research stories in 2020.
December 29, 2020 Progress Against Cancer

Wrapping Up 2020: Top 10 Stories About Cancer Research and Cancer Care

My picks for 10 of the top stories about cancer research and cancer care in 2020.

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.

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.

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act will be considered by Congress
November 2, 2019 Access to Care

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act would waive the lengthy waiting periods that currently prevent individuals with advanced breast cancer from receiving timely access to care.

Are we making progress against breast cancer?
December 11, 2018 Progress Against Cancer

Breast Cancer: Are We Still Making Progress?

What stands out in progress against breast cancer over the last five years, and where do we need to do more?

Making donations to cancer charities
October 14, 2017 Charity Reviews

Making a Difference: Contributing to Cancer Charities

We can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer by contributing to highly rated breast cancer and cancer research charities.

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