Program News
News and stories about the UNC Breast Center
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Researchers develop AI model to improve tumor removal accuracy during breast cancer surgery
Kristalyn Gallagher, DO, and colleagues have developed an AI model that can predict whether or not cancerous tissue has been fully removed from the body during breast cancer surgery.
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When should you get a mammogram?
Breast cancer screening saves lives, but when to start screening hasn’t always been clear.
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Spanheimer earns Society of Surgical Oncology Young Investigator Award
UNC Lineberger’s Philip Spanheimer, MD, was presented with a Young Investigator Award at the Society of Surgical Oncology annual meeting.
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Race and geography linked to different risks of breast cancer treatment delays
A study led by Katherine Reeder-Hayes, MD, MBA, MS, found that Black patients and patients living in certain regions experience greater delays.
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Study identifies molecular differences between primary breast cancer and its metastases
A multi-institutional national study has identified unique molecular features responsible for the development and progression of metastatic breast cancer.
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Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response
Researchers report specific immune system cells can help them determine whether HER2-positive breast cancer will respond to treatment.
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Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life
Researchers developed three different computer models to predict how a hypothetical set of patients with specific types of metastatic breast cancer would respond to different sequences and types of chemotherapy.
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Study finds that accurate diagnostic mammography outcomes vary by racial and ethnic groups
A study by Sarah J. Nyante, PhD, MSPH, and colleagues found that the rate of diagnostic accuracy is highest in non‐Hispanic white women and lowest in Hispanic women.