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Breast cancer

Research matters

Biological targets could halt breast cancer metastasis

Published April 9, 2025

Thanks to the NIH, researchers like Andrew Ewald have advanced our understanding of what allows a cancer cell from one part of the body to successfully grow in another part

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Q+A

How risky is that pint?

Published Jan 28, 2025

A call for cancer warnings on labels for beer, wine, and spirits is a lesson in risk management, says Hopkins cancer expert Otis Brawley

Cancer research

Potential new biological target for breast cancer treatments

Published Sept 4, 2024

The Johns Hopkins study focused on the role that white blood cells called macrophages play in the growth of breast cancer

Cancer

Microbes in breast tumors vary in women of different races

Published March 28, 2023

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center found that the breast tumors of Asian, Black, and white women have very different cellular, microbial, and genomic features and could one day lead to personalized care

Cancer prevention

For many patients, ultrasounds could be pivotal for early breast cancer diagnosis

Published Sept 7, 2022

The development of novel ultrasound technology will help radiologists differentiate cancer from benign masses, preventing invasive and unnecessary breast biopsies and multi-year follow-ups

Cancer research

Liquid biopsy quickly detects DNA markers in advanced breast cancer

Published June 24, 2022

The new test, developed by Johns Hopkins researchers, has potential to help oncologists quickly determine the efficacy of a patient's treatment plan

Q+A

Engineering better breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Published Oct 4, 2019

Mechanical engineer SJ Claire Hur is working to develop a device that collects tumor cells from blood samples, enabling scientists to develop and test personalized treatment plans