This year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium featured several notable developments from ongoing breast cancer clinical trials—including many that BCRF supports or that involve BCRF investigators. @sabcs.bsky.social #SABCS24
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More progress needs to be made to improve outcomes for Black women with breast cancer. That's why many BCRF investigators are specifically addressing this challenge through their research projects.
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Today is #WorldCancerDay, which recognizes the power of collaboration to reduce the global impact of cancer. At BCRF, we support international research all year long. Our 260-plus researchers working across 16 countries are tackling every aspect of the disease.
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Cardio and strength training aren’t just good for boosting your mood and keeping weight off. Regular exercise helps reduce the risk of obesity-associated diseases and many types of cancer, including breast cancer.
Learn more about the link between exercise and breast cancer.
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There’s a lot of information (and misinformation) out there about how diet impacts breast cancer risk.
Arm yourself with the latest science-backed information and learn more about breast cancer risk factors and the role that diet plays: bit.ly/4gZLL9s
A new report from American Cancer Society reveals rising cancer rates in younger women, highlighting the need for research and early detection. BCRF is dedicated to funding efforts to address these trends.
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BCRF investigator Dr. Olivera Finn has been on a groundbreaking mission: to develop a vaccine that could prevent breast cancer. Now, with critical support from BCRF, she’s testing a promising MUC1 vaccine to prevent ductal carcinoma in situ.
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Dr. Sarat Chandarlapaty is making promising strides in understanding CDK4/6 inhibitor resistance—a challenge faced by many with ER-positive metastatic breast cancer. His groundbreaking study could pave the way for more effective treatments and improved outcomes.
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This February, BCRF will host the 28-Mile Run for Research, a free fitness challenge on Facebook that raises funds for lifesaving research.
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Breast cancer thriver and BCRF supporter Kannie Yu Lapack was recently featured on @cbsmornings.bsky.social, sharing her own breast cancer journey and highlighting the fact that AAPI women have experienced the sharpest increase in incidence rates since 2000.
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#ResearchIsTheReason BCRF employee Sadia Zapp was able to receive lifesaving breast cancer treatments and continue working to support research.
In a recent @healthcentral.bsky.social article, Sadia highlights what she wants every woman to know about breast cancer screening.
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Many people start January thinking about ways to live healthier—but when it comes to diet and breast cancer, what does the research actually say?
We’ve broken down what science says about the link between diet and breast cancer.
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The U.S. Surgeon General has proposed adding cancer warnings to alcohol labels to raise awareness of its health risks, including its connection to breast cancer.
Research shows that even moderate alcohol consumption can raise a person’s risk of breast cancer.
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BCRF was well represented this year at
@sabcs.bsky.social, the largest annual meeting dedicated to breast cancer research, with our investigators receiving awards and presenting throughout the four-day conference. #SABCS24
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This year, BCRF is proud to support a global group of 260+ researchers across 15 countries. Your gift ensures this work continues. Right now, your year-end gift counts DOUBLE for research.
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Obesity has long been associated with an increased cancer risk, but many questions remain. BCRF investigator Dr. Jennifer Ligibel of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is exploring how diet, exercise, and innovative medicines can impact cancer risk and recurrence.
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BCRF investigator Dr. Robert Vonderheide is leading research at the intersection of immunology, oncology, research, and patient treatment. His work explores how boosting our body’s natural defenses could lead to new ways to prevent breast cancer.
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BCRF Investigator Geoff Lindeman presented on a new target for breast cancer prevention. #SABCS24 @sabcs.bsky.social
BCRF Investigator Seema Khan presented research on low-dose tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer in premenopausal women. #SABCS24 @sabcs.bsky.social
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Today at #SABCS24, BCRF Investigator Olivera Finn presented research on prevention, interception, and treatment vaccines.
BCRF investigator Dr. Steffi Oesterreich received the prestigious @theaacr.bsky.social Distinguished Lectureship in Breast Cancer Research Award. Another huge congratulations! 🙌
Artificial intelligence was a hot topic at #SABCS24. AI is personalizing treatments, predicting treatment outcomes and more.
There was big news related to ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. Low-risk stage 0 patients may be able to avoid surgery in the future. Longer follow-up is needed, but this could be a game-changer for treatment approaches.
BCRF investigator Fergus Couch identified thousands of BRCA2 gene variants. This breakthrough could improve risk assessment for patients with variants of unknown significance.
After another great day at #SABCS24, we're sharing a few key highlights from today’s
@sabcs.bsky.social sessions. ⬇️
Congratulations to BCRF investigator Dr. Steffi Oesterreich for receiving this year’s AACR (@theaacr.bsky.social) Distinguished Lectureship in Breast Cancer Research Award at #SABCS24. She has made groundbreaking contributions in translational breast cancer research. @sabcs.bsky.social
Today at #SABCS24, BCRF’s Health Equity Initiative, supported by The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, unveiled the largest study to date examining the impact of individual social drivers of health on breast cancer outcomes in Black women.
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Live from #SABCS24, Dr. Shelley Hwang shares insights from the COMET trial and thanks BCRF for the support that made this trial possible.
Earlier today at #SABCS24, BCRF investigator Dr. Melissa Davis presented insightful data on social and biological drivers of racial disparities in cancer outcomes.