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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.

Researchers are using genomic studies to develop better treatments for metastatic breast cancer.
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.

June 20, 2017 Research Updates

A Role for Progesterone in Breast Cancer Treatment?

New clinical trials will test whether the addition of progesterone could improve treatment for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

Five cancer research stories worth following for autumn 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.

Charity Review: 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.

Why don't more patients participate in clinical trials?
June 16, 2016 Clinical Trials

Cancer Clinical Trials: Why Don’t More of Us Participate?

When consumers have a better understanding of how clinical trials work they are most likely to say they would enroll in one, a recent study found.

How can we make better progress against cancer in clinical trials?
April 5, 2016 Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: How Can Patients Benefit More?

How could sharing of data among researchers conducting clinical trials lead to better progress against cancer and more benefit for patients?

The Death of Cancer
February 22, 2016 Book Reviews

Review of “The Death of Cancer” by Vincent T. DeVita Jr. and Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn

Is the end of cancer as a deadly disease now possible? Can we actually win the war on cancer, which has been pronounced a failure by many?

Can a blood test be used to detect breast cancer?
February 2, 2016 Research Updates

How Could a Blood Test Be Used Soon in Breast Cancer Care?

What progress is being made toward a blood test or “liquid biopsy” to aid in treatment or early detection of breast cancer?

January 4, 2016 Progress Against Cancer

10 Things We Learned About Progress Against Cancer in 2015

Taking a look back at major stories about developments in cancer research and breast cancer in 2015.

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