Press Releases
The following press releases are embargoed until Friday, May 1, 8:00 AM Pacific Time / 11:00 AM Eastern. The American Society of Breast Surgeons 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 of Advocacy, Communications, and Quality Initiatives, at sgrutman@breastsurgeons.org.
Strength in Motion: Intense Resistance Training Helps Power Breast Cancer Patients Along the Road to Recovery
New Study Demonstrates Strenuous Exercise Achieves Significant Functional Gains
Abstract: Functional Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors Following an Intense Resistance Training Program Based on Surgical Management of the Breast and Axilla
Robotic Reboot: New Study Shows Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgeries Effective for Nipple Sparing Mastectomies
Delivers Significant Potential Advantages for Patients and Surgeons
Abstract: A Prospective, Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of the da Vinci SP® Surgical System vs Open Surgery in Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) Procedures for Patients with Breast Cancer
De-Escalation Decisions: New Study Finds Sentinel Node Surgery Omission Does Not Amplify Radiation Therapy
Suggests Multidisciplinary Clinical Teams are Working Together to Optimize Care
Abstract: Impact of Omission of Sentinel Lymph Node Surgery on Radiation Treatment in Patients Age 50 and Older with Breast Cancer Treated with Lumpectomy: A Single-Institution Retrospective Review
Young Women Face Difficult Breast Cancer Care Choices—But Extensive Surgery May Not Save Lives
New Data Challenges Assumptions About Mastectomy for Young Breast Cancer Patients with High-Risk Disease
Abstract: Surgical Management of Young Women with High-Risk Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy
