By: Andrew (Drew) Rhoades; Stephanie C. Viguers From: healio.com All asymptomatic women aged 50 to 74 years at an average risk for breast cancer should receive biennial screening mammography, new ACP guidance published in Annals of Internal Medicine states. Carolyn J. Crandall, MD, MS, MACP, chair of the ACP Guidelines Committee and a professor of medicine at David Geffen School …
Latest Breast Cancer Research You Need to Know in 2026
From: breastadvocateapp.com In the ever-evolving world of breast cancer care, recent studies are rewriting what’s possible—from how early cancer is detected to how precisely it’s treated. The newest wave of research isn’t just about survival. It’s about smarter screening, personalized care, and empowering patients with better options. Here’s a closer look at the most impactful developments shaping breast cancer care in …
Culturally tailored videos may help inform breast cancer screening
By: Amerigo Allegretto From: auntminnie.co Culturally adapted informational video may improve breast cancer knowledge among patients, suggest findings published March 13 in PEC Innovation. A 12-minute video intervention led to increased self-efficacy and mammography screening intention for a mostly Hispanic study population, wrote a team of researchers led by Priyanka Dadha, PhD, from Texas Tech University in El Paso. “The culturally …
Media reporting overlooks parts of breast cancer screening guidelines
By: Amerigo Allegretto From: .auntminnie.com News outlets may not address some underlying reasons for current breast cancer screening guidelines, according to research published March 2 in JAMA Network Open. While the media has often been consistent in reporting the basic details of mammography guidelines set by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), coverage has “rarely” addressed overdiagnosis and informed …
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Screening Increases 10-Year Survival from 20% to 60%
From: .insideprecisionmedicine.com A new study shows that it may never be too late to benefit from breast cancer screening. Published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the study reports that women with stage IV metastatic breast cancer detected through screening have a 60% chance of survival, compared to 20% for those not detected through screening. “There is …
Testing risk-based breast cancer screening
By: Yolanda L. Jones, MS, MBA From: nih.gov Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer death. Recommendations for breast cancer screening have generally been based on age rather than an individual’s risk for the disease. Risk can vary significantly depending on a person’s …
Study finds a better way to screen for breast cancer
By: University of California, San Francisco From: medicalxpress.com A pioneering study has found that an individualized approach to breast cancer screening that assesses patients’ risk, rather than annual mammograms, can lower the chance of more advanced cancers, while still safely match people to the amount of screening they need. The results—which come from 46,000 U.S. women enrolled in the first …
UCSF Study Finds a Better Way to Screen for Breast Cancer
By Elizabeth Fernandez From: ucsf.edu A pioneering study has found that an individualized approach to breast cancer screening that assesses patients’ risk, rather than automatically giving annual mammograms, can lower the chance of more advanced cancers, while still safely matching people to the amount of screening they need. The results — which come from 46,000 U.S. women enrolled in the …
Which interventions can increase breast cancer screening uptake?
By: Amerigo Allegretto From: auntminnie.com Simple interventions could help women receive their proper breast cancer screening, according to research published November 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine. A one-time mailed reminder for women who are overdue for screening led to increased screening uptake, a team led by Soo-Chin Lee, PhD, from the National University Cancer Institute in Singapore found. “Scalable strategies …
Breast cancer screening: When to start
Written by: Amanda Dunn From: uab.edu Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, but misconceptions often prevent people from getting the screenings needed. A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert shares tips on how to recognize when it is time for a screening. Stefanie Woodard, D.O., associate professor in the Department of Radiology, explains what influences screening recommendations and how …