Latest News

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

4th February 2026

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to reflect on health inequities in breast cancer care

On World Cancer Day, ABS Trustee, Carol-Ann Courtney, reflects on how working in greater partnership with patients can tackle health inequities in breast cancer care.

17th December 2025

College closure dates 2025

Details on office closures over the festive period.

17th December 2025

ABS Lifetime Achievement Awards 2026

Nominations open.

15th December 2025

Call for expressions of interest for ABS Trustee, Committee Member and Regional Representative posts 2026

Call for expressions of interest for 2026 posts.

9th December 2025

Key presentations to look out for at SABCS 2025

John Benson (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK) highlights the key presentations from SABCS 2025.

3rd December 2025

ABS Statement on the Aubrey Report

Association of Breast Surgery’s response to the independent review into the breast cancer care service provision at an NHS Trust.

19th November 2025

A Day in the Life of a Breast Care Nurse Specialist

Our 'Day in the Life' series aims to share the variety of experiences of nurses working in breast care roles across the UK and Ireland.

18th November 2025

ABS and the Health Inequity Agenda

Carol-Ann Courtney, ABS Ordinary Trustee, outlines future ABS work in tackling health Inequities.

6th November 2025

A Day in the Life of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Our 'Day in the Life' series aims to share the variety of experiences of nurses working in breast care roles across the UK and Ireland.

31st October 2025

A Day in the Life of a Lead Cancer Nurse

Our 'Day in the Life' series aims to share the variety of experiences of nurses working in breast care roles across the UK and Ireland.