Making Decisions About Breast Surgery Patients who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy tend to overestimate how happy they will be with the results, while those who do not get reconstruction tend to underestimate their future satisfaction. by Cici Zhang Is 3-D Mammography Better? A study enrolling patients compares a newer form of digital mammography to conventional 2-D digital mammography. by Marci A. Landsmann Forward Look Treatment Before Surgery Neoadjuvant therapy may be an option. by Dara Chadwick Advocacy In Action Fearless Friends Lori Marx-Rubiner and AnneMarie Ciccarella met on social media and grew close through their cancer research advocacy. by Sue Rochman Forward Look Breast Density Matters Breast cancer risk factor may be overlooked. by Kendall K. Morgan Forward Look Longer Treatment May Benefit Some Breast Cancer Patients Ten years of hormone therapy studied. by Sue Rochman Forward Look No Link Found Between IVF and Breast Cancer Risk Study findings will reassure many families. by Cameron Walker Screening Gets Personal Conflicting and changing cancer screening guidelines have led to uncertainty and controversy. Can screening recommendations tailored for groups or individuals enhance benefits and reduce harms? by Kate Yandell Forward Look Breast Cancer Survivors and Vaginal Estrogen Expert opinion affirms need to weigh risks and benefits. by Kate Yandell Forward Look Fine-Tuning Treatments for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Studies aim to identify best available treatments and find new ones. by Cameron Walker next Cancer Talk The Ins and Outs of Tumor Testing In a session at the AACR Annual Meeting, oncologists discussed the state of cancer precision medicine—and engaged with patient advocates. by Kate Yandell The Many Faces of Patient Advocacy Advocates shared their stories and projects at the AACR Annual Meeting. by Kate Yandell Focusing on the Fundamentals National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless meets with advocates and outlines areas of focus for the agency. by Marci A. Landsmann A Response to Roadblocks The Biden Cancer Initiative Colloquium gathered experts to discuss obstacles preventing access to care at the AACR Annual Meeting. by Kevin McLaughlin More Posts