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FDA Grants De Novo Authorization for New Device for Future 5-Year Breast Cancer Risk Prediction, Based on an Image Alone

Clairity

A milestone in equitable health care, with potentially life-saving insights from a screening mammogram alone

In 2025, many of the most promising trials center innovations in precision diagnostics, genetic testing, and computational modeling, especially in high-need areas like rare diseases and oncology.

Top 5 Clinical Trials Shaping Medicine in 2025

Zahraa Chorghay, PhD

From precision oncology to gene editing, these standout trials could redefine how we diagnose and treat rare diseases and cancer

Hologic to Present New Data at ASCO 2025 on the Breast Cancer Index® Test’s Role in Personalized Care

Hologic

Assessment of over 2,800 patients highlights the profound impact of the BCI test in helping to predict the likelihood of extended endocrine therapy benefit for patients with HR+ breast cancer

Photo of a young Black woman scientist wearing PPE and using a microscope to examine breast cancer tissues in a clinical laboratory.

South African Study Identifies 2 New Breast Cancer Genes in Black Women

University of the Witwatersrand

Genetic factors contribute to some 30 percent of breast cancer cases in South Africa, necessitating investment in genomic research in African contexts

Photo of a young female cancer patient with long black hair in a health care setting shaking the hand of a healthcare provider conducting cancer screening.

2025’s Cancer Dilemma: Finding Tests That Diagnose Cancer at the Right Time

Arnon Chait, PhD, MBA

As the frequency of late-stage cancer diagnoses rises, more accurate and efficient screening methods are needed to address overspending and improve early detection outcomes

UK and European Experts Release Landmark Clinical Guidance for Breast Cancer Prevention

Antegenes

This new publication sets the standard, enabling more personalized and targeted breast cancer prevention and detection

Illustration of people standing together in the shape of a cancer ribbon with some people standing outside of the formation to represent people who are not getting screened for lung cancer.

Rates of Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening Nearly Four-Fold Higher than Lung Cancer Screening, Study Finds

Mass General Brigham

A new study finds that many eligible patients who receive other preventive screenings are not getting screened for lung cancer

A close up photo of the gloved hand of a laboratory professional loading a genetic testing sample into lab instrument for cancer variant testing.

New Approaches to Cancer Variant Classification: Challenges and Opportunities

Marcy Richardson, PhD

Large-scale functional studies are emerging that offer promise to improve variant interpretation

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Early-Onset Breast Cancer Rising in Younger Women, Study Finds

Today's Clinical Lab

Study reveals increasing breast cancer rates in US women under 40, with geographic and demographic differences suggesting environmental factors may play a role

Illustration of four white arrows pointing upwards against a red background to represent the estimated rise in global breast cancer mortality and incidence.

Estimates of Global Breast Cancer Mortality and Incidence Are on the Rise

Springer Nature

Future breast cancer incidence is projected to increase by 38 percent, and mortality by 68 percent, by 2050

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