Breast cancer news

Here are some recent breast cancer news updates:

New Research and Discoveries

  1. Liquid Biopsy for Breast Cancer Detection: Researchers have developed a liquid biopsy test that can detect breast cancer biomarkers in blood samples, potentially allowing for earlier detection and treatment. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. New Targeted Therapy for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: The FDA has approved a new targeted therapy, Enhertu, for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who have progressed on previous treatments. (Source: FDA)
  3. Breast Cancer Risk Genes Identified: Scientists have identified 72 genetic variants associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, which could lead to more accurate risk assessments and personalized prevention strategies. (Source: Nature)

Clinical Trials and Treatments

  1. Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A phase III clinical trial has shown that immunotherapy with atezolizumab and nab-paclitaxel significantly improved overall survival for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)
  2. New Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: The FDA has approved a new hormone therapy, Faslodex, for patients with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer who have progressed on previous hormone therapies. (Source: FDA)
  3. Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Early Promise: A phase I clinical trial has shown that a breast cancer vaccine, called E75, is safe and effective in inducing an immune response in patients with breast cancer. (Source: Cancer Research)

Screening and Prevention

  1. Mammography Guidelines Updated: The American Cancer Society has updated its mammography guidelines, recommending annual mammograms for women aged 40-44 and biennial mammograms for women aged 45-54. (Source: American Cancer Society)
  2. Breast Self-Awareness Campaign Launched: The National Breast Cancer Foundation has launched a new campaign, "Know Your Normal," to encourage women to become more aware of their breasts and report any changes to their healthcare provider. (Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation)
  3. Soy Isoflavones May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk: A study has found that soy isoflavones, found in foods such as tofu and soy milk, may reduce the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. (Source: Journal of Nutrition)

Breast Cancer Awareness and Support

  1. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, education, and support. (Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation)
  2. Pink Ribbon Campaign: The Pink Ribbon campaign, launched in 1992, has become a global symbol of breast cancer awareness and support. (Source: Susan G. Komen)
  3. Breast Cancer Support Groups: Many organizations, such as the American Cancer Society and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, offer breast cancer support groups for patients and their families. (Source: American Cancer Society)

I hope this information is helpful!