Breast cancer (breast carcinoma; often abbreviated as BRCA) is the most common cancer in women in many countries and the cancer with the highest mortality rate. The diagnostic and therapeutic options for breast cancer are correspondingly diverse. Read more about the latest research, diagnoses and treatments.
As women age, their breast tissue goes through major changes, with the most dramatic changes at menopause, but also during pregnancy and childbirth. A map reveals the impact on breast cancer.
The chances of breast cancer recurring remain very low when patients are treated with radiotherapy that is tailored to their individual risk following chemotherapy and surgery, new study results find.
About 50% of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients develop resistance to therapy, significantly reducing the chances of survival. Researchers found there is more than one way this can happen.
Artificial intelligence has a critical role to play in supporting clinicians beyond the initial breast cancer diagnosis. At the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual scientific meeting in Aberdeen, Scotland, Professor Gerald Lip outlined how AI can enhance the performance of modalities such as ultrasound and MRI in supporting clinicians as they plan and deliver treatment for patients.
Study shows women with stage IV breast cancer detected through screening have a 60% chance of survival ten years after diagnosis – compared to under 20% for those not detected through screening.
New research shows that using ultra-low field (ULF) MRI for breast imaging could offer an alternative to existing breast cancer screening methods and may reduce barriers to screening.
Transgender patients are largely invisible in breast cancer screening statistics – and many never receive an invitation to participate in screening programmes. Guidelines exist, but awareness among referring physicians remains low. Experts say radiology departments are best positioned to lead the change by creating inclusive environments and actively reaching out to this underserved population.…
MIT researchers have developed a miniaturized ultrasound system that could make it easier for breast ultrasounds to be performed more often, either at home or at a doctor’s office.
When radiologists at Stockholm's Capio Sankt Görans Hospital began working evenings and weekends to clear mounting backlogs, it became clear that something had to change. The solution? Replacing one of the two radiologists traditionally assigned to read breast cancer screenings with artificial intelligence (AI). The results: fewer false positives, more cancers detected, and radiologists…
Researchers have developed a prototype injectable paste that could help restore breast volume after tumor removal, with less scarring and shorter healing time than current options.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how clinicians identify women at higher risk of breast cancer – and may soon guide decisions on supplemental screening and treatment. At the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual scientific meeting in Aberdeen, Scotland, two experts presented their latest findings on AI-driven risk stratification and response prediction.
Breast cancer screening for women under 50 isn't cost-effective – yet 1 in 5 diagnoses occurs in this age group. A new study suggests a personalised approach that could change this equation.
Breast imaging for male and transgender patients remains an under-researched field with significant gaps in guidelines and clinical practice. At the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual scientific meeting, experts presented findings from a pan-European survey on male breast imaging and announced plans for a similar initiative focusing on transgender patients.
Many women over 50 schedule mammograms for breast cancer but miss out on CT lung cancer screenings they're also eligible for. Targeted outreach coul help change this, a new study shows.
Should women be told about their high breast density as part of mammography screening? While this may sound like an obvious choice, a new study warns of unintended effects.
Breast cancer – including aggressive variants – are surprisingly common in younger women, a new study shows. The findings strengthen the case for earlier, risk-tailored screening, the authors say.
While saving lives remains the primary goal, a new study explores how radiation therapy also helps breast cancer survivors return to work. Policymakers should factor this in, the researchers argue.
About 60% women in Europe enrolled in a national breast cancer screening programme who have a screening mammogram can feel reasonably confident that radiologists will be able to diagnose early-stage breast cancer. But what about the 30% categorised as having dense breasts, and the 10% who have extremely dense breasts? At the 2025 SBI (Society of Breast Imaging) Breast Imaging Symposium held in…
An international team has developed an AI model that brings together medical imaging data and clinical information to calculate the risk of breast cancer tumour recurrence more accurately.
