Latest News

The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.

Reflections on careers in breast care
7th March 2025

Reflections on careers in breast care

On International Women’s Day 2025, we asked three of our female members to share their experiences in breast care, inclu...
Applications open for a new Surgical Specialty Lead in Breast Surgery
6th March 2025

Applications open for a new Surgical Specialty Lead in Breast Surgery

We are inviting applications for the role of Surgical Specialty Lead.
ABS statement on the call for evidence to shape the national cancer plan for England
7th February 2025

ABS statement on the call for evidence to shape the national cancer plan for England

The ABS responds to the recent call for evidence from the Department of Health and Social Care to help shape the governm...
30th January 2025

PHIN: presumed publication update

PHIN have now changed the way it accepts and publishes data

29th January 2025

Being an ABS Regional Representative

Rick Linforth, Consultant Breast Surgeon at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT, outlines some of the responsibilities of an ABS Regional Representative.

24th January 2025

BASO/Rosetrees Research Grants in Cancer Surgery: Call for Grant Applications 2025

A new opportunity for all innovators in cancer surgery

22nd January 2025

ABS Lifetime Achievement Award

A new award to recognise significant contribution to breast care.

21st January 2025

Being a nurse on a national committee: shaping healthcare policies and practices

Dr Sue Hartup, RGN, PhD, Consultant Nurse in Breast Research at St James's University Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, shares her experience of being a member of ABS committees.

17th December 2024

College closure dates

Details on office closures over the festive period.

9th December 2024

East Midlands Breast Pain Pathway National Audit Report

The East Midlands Breast Pain Pathway National Audit Report is now published on the EMCA website.