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EBCC 2026: Tumour DNA circulating in patients’ blood after pre-surgery treatments predicts whether breast cancer will return
Fragments of tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with breast cancer can predict…
EBCC 2026: Early results from a trial of active surveillance for low-risk DCIS are ‘reassuring’
Researchers leading a trial of active surveillance for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have described…
EBCC15: Elinzanetant reduces severity and frequency of hot flushes and night sweats, regardless of type of hormone treatment breast cancer patients receive
Results from the OASIS 4 clinical trial last year showed that a new drug, elinzanetant,…
EBCC15: Breast cancer recurrence remains low, even after ten years, with radiotherapy tailored to patient’s individual risk
The chances of breast cancer recurring remain very low when patients are treated with radiotherapy…
Alcohol and weight linked to higher breast cancer risk in Australian women
New research from the Daffodil Centre, a partnership between Cancer Council NSW and the University…
EBCC15: Breast reconstruction using polyurethane-coated implants reduces scarring and the need for further surgery
Women who are treated with mastectomy for breast cancer often choose to have surgery to…
EBCC15: Radiotherapy rather than surgery may help reduce risk of lymphoedema in patients with breast cancer
Patients with breast cancer may be able to avoid lymphoedema, which can occur after surgery…
Biologists identify factors that accelerate breast cancer recurrence
Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism underlying aggressive breast cancer. They found that the signals supporting…
Unusual tumour cells may be overlooked factors in advanced breast cancer
An enigmatic type of circulating tumour cell, called a dual-positive (DP) cell, is associated with…
Why ‘being squeezed’ helps breast cancer cells to thrive
A new study published in Science Advances has revealed why some cancers can grow and survive in the…