Latest News
The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.
Looking Ahead to the ABS Conference 2025
ABS President, Leena Chagla, looks ahead to the ABS Conference 2025.
Statement on NHS Screening and GP Registrations issue
ABS statement on the recent GP registration and NHS screening issue.
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, including what inspired them to choose this field, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and advice they have for the future.
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
The ABS responds to the recent call for evidence from the Department of Health and Social Care to help shape the government’s national cancer plan for England.
PHIN: presumed publication update
PHIN have now changed the way it accepts and publishes data
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.
BASO/Rosetrees Research Grants in Cancer Surgery: Call for Grant Applications 2025
A new opportunity for all innovators in cancer surgery
ABS Lifetime Achievement Award
A new award to recognise significant contribution to breast care.
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.
