Latest News
The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.
New GIRFT follow-up report highlights progress and areas for improvement in breast surgery
A new follow-up report from NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) team offers an updated national picture of breast surgery services across England.
New ABS guidance on the care of trans and gender-diverse individuals.
ABS Conference 2026: Shaping the Future of Breast Care in Glasgow
ABS President, Sarah Downey, looks ahead to the ABS Conference 2026.
Future of Surgery Festival: Building a more equitable future for breast surgery
Reflections on the RCS Future of Surgery Festival and the role of equity in shaping the future of surgical care.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England – College Assessors required
The College is welcoming applications from experienced consultant surgeons for the highly regarded position of Advisory Appointment Committees (AACs) assessor.
Key Surgical takeaways from EBCC15
Amit Agrawal, outlines his key surgical takeaways from the European Breast Cancer Conference 2026 (EBCC15), which took place on 25-27 March in Barcelona, Spain.
RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
Monday 20 April 2026 - Tuesday 21 April 2026 - ICC Birmingham
The ‘Pathfinder’ Blueprint: A New Approach to Community-Led Breast Triage
A model designed to tackle health inequities.
International Breast Cancer Education, Awareness & Capacity Building Initiative
Dr Ashwini Jasani (Modi) reports on an Ambuja Foundation and ABS collaborative breast cancer education initiative at Ambuja Nagar, Kodinar, Gujarat, India.
ABS Statement on the National Cancer Plan for England
ABS responds to the unveiling of the Government's National Cancer Plan for England.
