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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.

Reviewing top stories about progress against cancer in 2016
December 20, 2016 Progress Against Cancer

10 Things We Learned About Progress Against Cancer in 2016

Prominent issues in cancer research this year included finding ways to make immune system therapies safer and effective for more patients, and the need to make new cancer medicines more affordable.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Fall 2016
November 5, 2016 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Fall 2016

Cancer research stories worth following this fall include new developments in targeted treatment for ovarian cancer and for metastatic breast cancer.

Reviewing the charity, Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation.
October 15, 2016 Charity Reviews

Charity Review: Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation

The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation is known for involving the public in research on breast cancer causes and prevention.

Researchers are using genomic studies to develop better treatments for metastatic breast cancer.
September 9, 2016 Progress Against Cancer

Metastatic Breast Cancer: Learning About Innovative Research Approaches

Prominent breast cancer researchers spoke about innovative approaches in metastatic breast cancer research at NBCC’s 2016 Advocate Summit.

Reviewing the charity, Breast Cancer Research Foundation
July 19, 2016 Charity Reviews

Charity Review: Breast Cancer Research Foundation

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation provides seed grants for studies that have the potential for rapid clinical application in breast cancer.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Spring 2016
May 17, 2016 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Spring 2016

Cancer research stories worth following this spring include a potential new combination treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer and evidence that a gene assay may help breast cancer patients avoid unnecessary chemotherapy treatment.

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