Breast Cancer Research

The 2026 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting brought together cancer experts from around the world to share new research on how radiation therapy can be used more effectively and personalized to patients’ needs. This year’s research offers more information to help breast cancer patients and their care teams weigh the benefits, risks, […]

Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting brings together thousands of cancer researchers, oncologists, and advocates to discuss the latest cancer research. Some studies presented at ASCO may eventually change how breast cancer is treated. Others help answer important questions patients have been asking for years. Not every study presented at […]

A study published last week in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported on the results of the KARISMA trial. The trial results showed promise for (Z)-endoxifen, a tamoxifen metabolite, as an alternative to the popular tamoxifen treatment (but with fewer side effects) due to its ability to reduce breast density. A reduction in […]

We’ve all heard about vaccines for viruses like HPV that do an outstanding job of preventing cervical cancer, but now researchers are trying to train the immune system to recognize and attack breast cancer itself. This work has been in development for years, but progress in 2025 was so encouraging that researchers are starting to […]

If breast cancer is part of your story and you’re working on your weight or overall metabolic health, you’ve probably come across names like “Ozempic,” “Wegovy,” “Mounjaro,” or “Zepbound.” These medicines belong to a fast-growing class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists and they are showing up in headlines, conversations, and doctors’ offices everywhere. […]

Every December, people who care about improving breast cancer treatment head to Texas for a week of learning, sharing, and discovery. The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) brings together researchers, oncologists, and patient advocates from around the world. It’s often the first place we hear about studies that may shape future treatment, long before […]

Each year, researchers from around the world gather at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) meeting to share the newest discoveries in cancer care. The 2025 conference brought exciting news for people living with breast cancer — including advances in treatments that may soon become part of everyday care. Here’s a quick guide to […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, a time to raise awareness, advocate for research, and recognize the progress that’s being made in care. From groundbreaking drug approvals to encouraging clinical study results, here are some recent exciting advances every patient and survivor should know about. 1) Just one session of exercise boosts anti-cancer proteins in […]

In recognition of World Breast Cancer Research Day on August 18, we’re spotlighting the future of innovation in oncology through the lens of artificial intelligence.  Board-certified hematologist, medical oncologist, and author of The Cancer Journey, Dr. Chadi Nabhan, shares his perspective on the role artificial intelligence (AI) plays in breast cancer care. Learn how new […]

From targeted therapies to managing side effects, this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting unveiled exciting research in breast cancer care. In part two of our ASCO 2025 recap, we’ve compiled more breast cancer data coming out of this global event that could influence your treatment plan, depending upon your specific diagnosis. […]

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, held in Chicago from May 30 to June 3, captured an abundance of breast cancer updates poised to reshape treatment paradigms. From innovative drug strategies to personalized approaches, the buzz around the ASCO 2025 meeting promises significant advancements for patients. In tandem with CURE® and OncLive®, […]

The European Society of Medical Oncologists (ESMO) hosted its 2025 ESMO Breast Cancer meeting from May 14th to 17th in Munich, Germany. Attended by oncology professionals from across the globe, this meeting presents the latest innovations and research in breast cancer care. We’ve compiled some of the key findings discussed at this conference. As a […]