Latest News
The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.
Patient advocate and campaigner Lesley Stephen awarded MBE
Lesley Stephen has been awarded an MBE for services to secondary breast cancer.
Health Inequalities Researchers Roundtable Impact Report 2025
Impact report from the health inequalities roundtable held in March 2025.
ABS Educational Bursary: Presenting my poster at the European Society of Surgical Oncology
In 2023, Bushra Riaz used an ABS Educational Bursary to present her research at the ESSO Conference.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England – College Assessors required
Applications open for Advisory Appointment Committees (AACs) assessor.
ABS Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
Our winners of the inaugural ABS Lifetime Achievement Award.
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.
