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 Find the full recap here: bit.ly/3Xd6tv7

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. Learn more: www.bcrf.org/blog/black-w...

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. bit.ly/40APQtS

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. bit.ly/3HXLWjt

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. www.cnn.com/2025/01/16/h...

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. www.bcrf.org/blog/olivera...

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. www.bcrf.org/blog/sarat-c...

This February, BCRF will host the 28-Mile Run for Research, a free fitness challenge on Facebook that raises funds for lifesaving research. Sign up and learn more here: bit.ly/4h4zdxj

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. www.cbsnews.com/video/breast...

#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. bit.ly/40jD5oJ

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. www.bcrf.org/blog/breast-...

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. Learn more: bit.ly/3y0D65i

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 www.bcrf.org/blog/sabcs-2...

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. Donate now at bcrf.org/donate to 2X your impact.

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. Discover more here: bit.ly/4gHNpfP

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. www.bcrf.org/blog/blog-20...

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

Today at #SABCS24, BCRF Investigator Olivera Finn presented research on prevention, interception, and treatment vaccines.

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. Learn more here: www.bcrf.org/blog/bcrf-he...

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.

Today at #SABCS24, BCRF investigator Dr. Shelley Hwang will report provocative results from the COMET trial testing active monitoring for DCIS. BCRF is supporting long-term follow-up to validate these potentially practice findings. Read more below. www.bcrf.org/blog/sabcs-2...

After an inspiring day at #SABCS24, we're sharing a few key highlights from today’s @sabcs.bsky.social sessions. ⬇️

Congratulations to BCRF investigator Dr. Christina Curtis for receiving this year’s @theaacr.bsky.social AACR-BCRF Outstanding Investigator Award at @sabcs.bsky.social. Her early work helped redefine the molecular landscape of breast cancer, revealing 11 subgroups of disease. #SABCS24

BCRF investigators Drs. Seema Khan and Connie Lehman spoke on an insightful @sabcs.bsky.social panel on risk reduction and early detection, sharing promising updates for breast cancer screening. #SABCS24

Congratulations to BCRF investigator Dr. Laura van’t Veer for receiving this year’s McGuire Award in recognition of her trailblazing work. Her research focuses on personalized medicine and aims to advance patient management. @sabcs.bsky.social #SABCS24

We, at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, are excited to be at this year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (@sabcs.bsky.social), the world’s largest conference solely devoted to breast cancer research. #SABCS24