Press Releases
The following press releases are embargoed until 4:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM PDT, May 1, 2025. ASBrS strictly enforces its embargo policy, which prohibits the distribution or publication of the contents of abstracts ahead of the embargo time. If you have questions, contact Sharon Grutman, Director, Communications, at sgrutman@breastsurgeons.org.
Don’t Avoid Second Opinions for Fear of Delaying Care
New Study Shows Second Consult and Treatment at Comprehensive Cancer Center Meets CoC Guidelines for Timely Treatment
Abstract: Second Opinions, Same Standards: Time to Treatment for Breast Cancers Diagnosed Externally
Re-Operating Reconsidered: Surgeries to Improve Margin Status May Be Unnecessary for Some Patients With DCIS
Analysis of Large Dataset Suggests Revisiting Margin Width Guidelines
Abstract: Margin Width and Local Recurrence in the NRG Oncology/NSABP B-35 DCIS Lumpectomy Trial
Short Term Pre-Operative Endocrine Therapy Helps Clarify Patient Tolerance to Guide Post-Operative Treatment Decisions
Informs Radiation Decision-Making for Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Abstract: 90 days of Pre-Operative Endocrine Therapy Informs Patient and Physician Preference for Radiation Therapy: Primary Results From the Pre-Operative Window of Endocrine Therapy to Inform Radiation Therapy Decisions (POWER) Trial
Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Care Enhances Time-to-Treatment at Safety Net Hospital
New Study Finds Integrated Care Teams Benefit Vulnerable Patients
Abstract: Evaluating the Effect of a Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic on Time to Treatment at an Urban, Safety Net Hospital
