Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare.

HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a gene that can play an important role in the development of some types of breast cancer. This gene is also sometimes referred to as Erc-B2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2 (ERBB2). This gene is involved in the production of HER2 proteins, which are present on breast cells as receptors to control the growth, division, and repair of the cells.

Familial Breast Cancer

Radial Scar Diagnosis and Management

What is a Mammary Gland?

Post-Mastectomy Pain

The Importance of Hormone Status in Breast Cancer: A Guide to Hormone Dependent Breast Cancer (HDBC)

Breast Cancer Causes

Thermography versus Mammography: Which is Best?

Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Versus X-Ray Mammograms

Breast Cancer Classification

What is Breast Reconstruction?

Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer

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What is Metastatic Breast Cancer?

What is the HER2 Gene?

PARP Inhibitors For Hard-To-Treat Cancers

What is Breast Cancer?

Radial Scar of the Breast

Surgery for Breast Cancer

What are Aromatase Inhibitors?

Types of Breast Cancer

What Does a Quadrantectomy Involve?

Breast Cancer Management

Breast Cancer Awareness

What is the BRCA1 Gene?

What is Triple Negative Breast Cancer?

Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer: Procedure

Breast Cancer Symptoms

Breast Cancer Epidemiology

Axillary Lymph Nodes and Breast Cancer

Sentinel Lymph Nodes

Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Intraductal Papilloma - Benign Tumors of the Breast

Microcalcifications in Breast Cancer

Axillary Sampling and Sentinel Node Biopsy Comparison

History of Breast Cancer

Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

What is Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer?

Preventing Breast Cancer

What is the BRCA2 Gene?

A Guide to Checking your Breasts for Lumps

Pathophysiology of the Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Pathophysiology

Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer

Genetics of Breast Cancer

Detecting breast cancer in dense breasts

What Does a Sentinel Node Biopsy Involve?

Treating Breast Cancer Using Antibiotics

What is Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)?

Breast Cancer Screening

Treating Breast Oil Cysts

Breast Cancer Society and Culture

Living with Breast Cancer

Gail Model (Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool)

Breast Cancer Prognosis

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

Researchers use mitochondrial uncouplers to target breast cancer metastasis

Mitochondrial serine catabolic pathway (MSCP), also called serine, glycine, and one-carbon metabolism, is essential for cancer cells to produce amino acids, one-carbon units, and reducing equivalents.

19 Oct 2026

Lack of primary care increases early breast cancer death risk

People who are marginalized or lack access to a primary care provider are at greater risk of early death from newly diagnosed (de novo) metastatic breast cancer, according to research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.260156.

19 Oct 2026

Bisphenol mixtures alter breast tissue development in lab-grown human models

Exposure to common chemicals may alter how normal human breast tissue develops, according to a new study from researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston University

15 Oct 2026

New trial aims to test whether a blood test can detect breast cancer earlier than mammograms

Researchers at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, have launched a clinical trial to evaluate whether a blood test can help detect breast cancer earlier than mammograms alone.

15 Oct 2026

Lactation drug cabergoline may reduce breast cancer risk in mothers

An international team of scientists has found that a lactation drug could reduce the risk of breast cancer in mothers after childbirth.

15 Oct 2026

CSHL researchers find way to make immunotherapy effective against colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related death for people under 50. Its most common forms generally aren't treatable, either through conventional means like chemotherapy or newer immunotherapy drugs.

14 Oct 2026

Finnish study finds poor oral health increases jawbone necrosis risks in breast cancer patients

Antiresorptive drugs, which reduce bone breakdown, are an important part of treatment for breast cancer that has spread to the bones. However, their use can be associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a condition in which bone tissue in the jaw dies.

14 Oct 2026

Developing biomaterials for soft tissue reconstruction

Explore how biomaterials and additive manufacturing support medical device development for soft tissue reconstruction.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 13 Oct 2026

Targeting mitochondrial vulnerabilities could help treat triple-negative breast cancer

A deeper understanding of mitochondrial function could create new opportunities for treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of breast cancer.

12 Oct 2026

Most online breast cancer diet advice lacks strong evidence

Over 87% of online breast cancer nutrition claims lack strong scientific support, study finds.

12 Oct 2026

Study reveals continued care delays among patients with young-onset breast cancer

In an analysis of data on adolescents and young adults with breast cancer, lower income and younger age were linked with delays in care.

12 Oct 2026

Better blood pressure control could prevent over 518,000 annual deaths worldwide

Effective management of high blood pressure could prevent more than 518,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular disease around the world, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026.

11 Oct 2026

US counties with more medical debt see higher rates of several late-stage cancers

Higher medical debt is linked to more late-stage cancer diagnoses across U.S. counties.

9 Oct 2026

Automated ultrasound offers reliable alternative for screening women with dense breasts

A new study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, published by Elsevier, has found that automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and handheld ultrasound (HHUS) had similar cancer detection rates in women with dense breasts, while ABUS had a lower false-positive rate.

8 Oct 2026

NCCN collaborates with global organizations to launch tailored cancer guidelines for Philippines

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-an alliance of leading academic cancer centers in the United States-is collaborating with several global organizations to publish new International Adaptations of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for the Philippines.

8 Oct 2026