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World Cancer Day: DECRESCENDO - 1st patient enrolled

World Cancer Day: DECRESCENDO - 1st patient enrolled

04-02-2022
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DECRESCENDO, a new large clinical trial to test a less intensive chemotherapy treatment for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.

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Road map for future de-escalation trials

Road map for future de-escalation trials

16-10-2020
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The BIG-NABCG collaboration developed a road map to improve the design and implementation of future de-escalation trials of systemic adjuvan

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NeoALTTO: Nine-year survival results

NeoALTTO: Nine-year survival results

05-10-2020
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On Saturday 3 October Dr Paolo Nuciforo presented the nine-year event free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) rates of the NeoALTTO tr

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BIG’s research & activities in 2017

BIG’s research & activities in 2017

27-06-2018
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Thanks to the support and hard work of BIG’s 59 member groups, breast cancer research made significant progress again in the past year.

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SOFT & TEXT Press Release

SOFT & TEXT Press Release

04-06-2018
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Ovarian Suppression Reduces Recurrence and Can Improve Survival in Young Breast Cancer Patients

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Outcome BIG’s Executive Board elections

Outcome BIG’s Executive Board elections

04-06-2018
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Following BIG’s General Assembly we are very happy to announce the outcome of the BIG Executive Board elections

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BIG research at ASCO 2018

BIG research at ASCO 2018

28-05-2018
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Several abstracts with updates or follow-on analyses from BIG trials were selected for presentation at the upcoming ASCO Annual Meeting.

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Breast cancer research collaboration across and beyond Asia

Breast cancer research collaboration across and beyond Asia

07-05-2018
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On 6 April 2018 leading cancer experts from East Asia were invited together with BIG representatives to the Asian Breast Cancer Networking b

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Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel Award for Translational and Clinical Research

Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel Award for Translational and Clinical Research

13-04-2018
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"The prize is wonderful recognition for the dedication and work of the teams at BIG and at the Jules Bordet Institute," says Dr Piccart.

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BIG Research in Focus n° 8 now available

BIG Research in Focus n° 8 now available

30-03-2018
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Fighting breast cancer around the globe: the Middle East

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Chair of the European Breast Cancer Conference calls for men to be included in trials

Chair of the European Breast Cancer Conference calls for men to be included in trials

23-03-2018
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Prof Robert Mansel, Chair of EBCC-11, calls for men to be included in clinical trials to improve treatments for breast cancer.

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International Women’s Day : An interview with Dr Martine Piccart

International Women’s Day : An interview with Dr Martine Piccart

08-03-2018
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Every year on 8 March, women are put in the forefront thanks to International Women’s Day. This year, gender parity is the central theme o

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Pregnancy after breast cancer: The POSITIVE study explained in a video

Pregnancy after breast cancer: The POSITIVE study explained in a video

05-02-2018
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Raising awareness about the POSITIVE study, an international academic effort to better understand the correlation between pregnancy and the

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1 OUT OF 3 MEN WITH BREAST CANCER DOES NOT RECEIVE ADEQUATE TREATMENT

1 OUT OF 3 MEN WITH BREAST CANCER DOES NOT RECEIVE ADEQUATE TREATMENT

01-02-2018
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Researchers confirm the poor quality of care for men affected by breast cancer and urge for a clinical trial.

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SOLTI launches a call for its 2018 Scientific Talent Programme

SOLTI launches a call for its 2018 Scientific Talent Programme

10-01-2018
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SOLTI launches a call for its 2018 Scientific Talent Programme

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Access to MINDACT data and residual material

Access to MINDACT data and residual material

08-01-2018
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Access to MINDACT data and residual material

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Benefits of ovarian function suppression confirmed in young breast cancer women

Benefits of ovarian function suppression confirmed in young breast cancer women

13-12-2017
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Updated results of the SOFT and TEXT trials

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Results of the phase III SOLE study published in The Lancet Oncology

Results of the phase III SOLE study published in The Lancet Oncology

11-12-2017
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Extended intermittent letrozole not better than continuous use in SOLE study, but temporary treatment breaks may be safe for some patients.

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Anti-PD-1 therapy to overcome trastuzumab-resistant breast cancer - Results of the PANACEA study

Anti-PD-1 therapy to overcome trastuzumab-resistant breast cancer - Results of the PANACEA study

05-12-2017
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The primary results of PANACEA (BIG 4-13) presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

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New to the BIG HQ Team

New to the BIG HQ Team

17-11-2017
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Let us welcome and introduce you to our newest team members at BIG HQ

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October is Breast Cancer awareness month

October is Breast Cancer awareness month

03-10-2017
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40% of women with breast cancer live in Asia.

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BIG welcomes four new academic research groups

BIG welcomes four new academic research groups

14-09-2017
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During the General Assembly held last June in Chicago, four new academic cancer research groups joined BIG.

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Not all small node-negative breast cancers are similar

Not all small node-negative breast cancers are similar

08-09-2017
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Biological characteristics play a significant role in determining the aggressiveness of a tumour

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LORELEI has met its primary objective

LORELEI has met its primary objective

08-09-2017
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ESMO 2017 – Letrozole combined with taselisib shows better outcome for postmenopausal women with early stage breast cancer

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BIG Research in Focus no 7 now available

BIG Research in Focus no 7 now available

04-09-2017
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Breast cancer research situation in East Asia: what does it look like?

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APHINITY: Call for Research Proposals

APHINITY: Call for Research Proposals

26-07-2017
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Following the APHINITY Translational Advisory Committee (TAC) and Steering Committee (SC) meetings and the public presentation of the primar

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ALTTO – Translational Research Proposals Call opened

ALTTO – Translational Research Proposals Call opened

20-07-2017
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Translational Research Proposals Call opened for Residual Biological Material

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BIG’s Annual Report 2016 is now available!

BIG’s Annual Report 2016 is now available!

10-07-2017
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The Breast International Group (BIG) is committed to providing clear and timely information about its research activities, fundraising and f

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BIG appoints new Executive Board

BIG appoints new Executive Board

03-07-2017
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BIG is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Board. It will go into effect from 1 July 2017.

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BIG's new Executive Board members

BIG's new Executive Board members

03-07-2017
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BIG’s Executive Board is expanding from 9 to 15 members

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ALTTO and NeoALTTO studies presented updated results at the ASCO Annual Meeting

ALTTO and NeoALTTO studies presented updated results at the ASCO Annual Meeting

29-06-2017
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On 4 and 5 June 2017, both the ALTTO and NeoALTTO studies presented updated results at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annu

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MINDACT poster session at ASCO annual meeting 2017

MINDACT poster session at ASCO annual meeting 2017

26-06-2017
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On 4 June 2017, the MINDACT study presented the chemotherapy randomisation results at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annua

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Meet the new BIG HQ staff members

Meet the new BIG HQ staff members

09-06-2017
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Reflecting the global outreach of BIG, whose 56 academic Members Groups represent the largest international network dedicated to breast canc

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APHINITY Press Release 5 June 2017

APHINITY Press Release 5 June 2017

06-06-2017
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Phase III study confirms benefit of the Perjeta-based regimen over the current standard of care The study was positive in the overall pop

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SOLE Press Release Monday, June 5, 2017

SOLE Press Release Monday, June 5, 2017

05-06-2017
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SOLE (Study of Letrozole Extension): A phase III randomized clinical trial of continuous vs intermittent letrozole in postmenopausal women w

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The HERA trial (BIG 1-01): 11-year follow-up results published in The Lancet

The HERA trial (BIG 1-01): 11-year follow-up results published in The Lancet

31-05-2017
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Further to the main trial results that were presented and published in 2005, the final analysis of the HERA study was recently published in

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BIG trials to be highlighted at ASCO 2017

BIG trials to be highlighted at ASCO 2017

24-05-2017
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The annual ASCO meeting will be taking place from 2 to 6 June 2017 and will gather over 30,000 oncology professionals from all corners of th

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POSITIVE (IBCSG 48-14/BIG 8-13) – More than 100 patients already enrolled

POSITIVE (IBCSG 48-14/BIG 8-13) – More than 100 patients already enrolled

05-04-2017
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The international and purely academic POSITIVE study has already recruited more than 100 patients from 113 activated hospitals and cancer ce

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LORELEI: recruitment finished ahead of schedule and results expected soon

LORELEI: recruitment finished ahead of schedule and results expected soon

22-03-2017
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In early August 2016, the LORELEI study finished its recruitment three months ahead of schedule, enrolling a total of 334 patients from 103

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Dr. Martine Piccart to receive the “2017 St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Award” on 15 March 2017

Dr. Martine Piccart to receive the “2017 St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Award” on 15 March 2017

10-03-2017
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Dr. Martine Piccart to receive the “2017 St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Award” on 15 March 2017.

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Dr. Giuseppe Curigliano to receive the first ESO Umberto Veronesi Memorial Award during 15th St. Gallen IBCC

Dr. Giuseppe Curigliano to receive the first ESO Umberto Veronesi Memorial Award during 15th St. Gallen IBCC

10-03-2017
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Dr. Giuseppe Curigliano, a member of the Breast International Group (BIG), to receive the “ESO Umberto Veronesi Memorial Award” during 1

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Breast cancer research in Latin America: challenges, progress and future opportunities

Breast cancer research in Latin America: challenges, progress and future opportunities

09-03-2017
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The latest BIG Research in Focus newsletter is out and explores cancer clinical research in Latin America through the eyes of local and inte

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APHINITY Press Release 2 March 2017

APHINITY Press Release 2 March 2017

02-03-2017
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Perjeta plus Herceptin and chemotherapy showed a statistically significant improvement in invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) for people w

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15th St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference : Interview with the conference’s founder Prof. Hans Joerg Senn

15th St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference : Interview with the conference’s founder Prof. Hans Joerg Senn

15-02-2017
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In about one month the 15th edition of the St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference will take place in Vienna, Austria. Held every

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Pre-IMPAKT Training Course 2017: Impressions of Ambassador Fabrice André

Pre-IMPAKT Training Course 2017: Impressions of Ambassador Fabrice André

09-02-2017
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As the Early Registration deadline for the Pre-IMPAKT Training Course rapidly approaches, the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) c

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Laura van ‘t Veer and Emiel Rutgers win European Cancer Organisation (ECCO) Clinical Research Award

Laura van ‘t Veer and Emiel Rutgers win European Cancer Organisation (ECCO) Clinical Research Award

08-02-2017
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The Breast International Group (BIG) would like to congratulate Professor Laura van ‘t Veer, a world renowned Molecular Biologist, Profess

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4 February 2017: the world unites to raise cancer awareness

4 February 2017: the world unites to raise cancer awareness

02-02-2017
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The 4th of February is World Cancer Day, a global campaign that takes place every year with the primary object of getting as many people as

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Pre-IMPAKT 2017 Training Course : Translational Research in Breast Cancer

Pre-IMPAKT 2017 Training Course : Translational Research in Breast Cancer

04-01-2017
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In collaboration with the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), we are pleased to announce that the Pre-IMPAKT 2017 Training Course w

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Latin American early-career oncologists in Belgium for in-depth training on global clinical research management

Latin American early-career oncologists in Belgium for in-depth training on global clinical research management

22-12-2016
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From October 13th to November 10th 2016, three early-career medical oncologists and one radiation oncologist from Latin American academic re

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4th Edition of The Designers’ Christmas Trees : 180 000 Euros raised

4th Edition of The Designers’ Christmas Trees : 180 000 Euros raised

02-12-2016
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On the 24 November 2016, The Hotel. Brussels played host to an evening of fine dining and fun. Indeed, the gala-dinner was punctuated by the

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Share your research and submit your abstract for IMPAKT BCC 2017

Share your research and submit your abstract for IMPAKT BCC 2017

30-11-2016
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IMPAKT 2017 will be hosted by the Breast International Group (BIG) and ESMO, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary alliance of European

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Fourth Belgian edition of The Designers’ Christmas Trees

Fourth Belgian edition of The Designers’ Christmas Trees

16-11-2016
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This 24 November 2016 will be marked by the 4th Belgian edition of “The Designers’ Christmas Tree” gala and auction held at The Hotel

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World renowned oncologist Prof Umberto Veronesi has passed away

World renowned oncologist Prof Umberto Veronesi has passed away

15-11-2016
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World renowned oncologist and founder of the European CanCer Organisation, Professor Umberto Veronesi, passed away at the age of 90 in his h

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IMPAKT BCC 2017: abstract submission is now open

IMPAKT BCC 2017: abstract submission is now open

09-11-2016
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ESMO and BIG invite you to submit your abstract for the IMPAKT 2017 Breast Cancer Conference, taking place in Brussels from 4 May till 6 May

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US & EU join efforts to accelerate progress in immunotherapies: interview with Prof. Hortobagyi

US & EU join efforts to accelerate progress in immunotherapies: interview with Prof. Hortobagyi

22-10-2016
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For more than ten years now BIG and the North American Breast Cancer Group (NABCG) have been meeting annually and in topic-specific working

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Immunotherapy for breast cancer: what does the future hold?

Immunotherapy for breast cancer: what does the future hold?

21-10-2016
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Checkpoint inhibitors make headlines with promising new data in cancer treatment on an almost daily basis, especially in melanoma and lung c

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3rd week of October = Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week

3rd week of October = Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week

20-10-2016
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Because of the rarity of male breast cancer, which accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancers diagnosed worldwide and for 1% of all can

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First clinical research management training for young oncologists from Latin America

First clinical research management training for young oncologists from Latin America

14-10-2016
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Four young oncologists from Latin America arrived this week in Brussels to follow a training programme dedicated to clinical research develo

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13 October : Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

13 October : Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

13-10-2016
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1 in 3 breast cancer patients will develop metastases. While there is no cure for metastatic breast cancer, some individuals are able to liv

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October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

07-10-2016
Scientific news

Today a woman’s chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer is still 1 in 8. Of course there has been progress in breast cancer research.

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#AllStorks: a crowdfunding campaign to support young women that survived breast cancer and dream of having a baby

#AllStorks: a crowdfunding campaign to support young women that survived breast cancer and dream of having a baby

21-09-2016
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Celebrities are giving their support to the crowdfunding campaign BIG Time for Baby and the action #AllStorks, to fund an important internat

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Cancer Trials Ireland - Together, we're finding answers to cancer

Cancer Trials Ireland - Together, we're finding answers to cancer

10-06-2016
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To co-coincide with International Clinical Trials Day (20 May 2016), Cancer Trials Ireland (formerly known as the All-Ireland Cooperative On

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The first results of the MINDACT trial, using the MammaPrint® test, have just been presented

The first results of the MINDACT trial, using the MammaPrint® test, have just been presented

04-05-2016
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The first results of the MINDACT trial, using the MammaPrint® test, have just been presented and give hope to many women with early-stage b

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MINDACT Press Release 18 April 2016

MINDACT Press Release 18 April 2016

18-04-2016
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EORTC (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer), BIG (Breast International Group), and Agendia are pleased to announce th

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IMPAKT 2016 Breast Cancer Conference

IMPAKT 2016 Breast Cancer Conference

08-04-2016
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BIG and ESMO regret to inform you that the IMPAKT 2016 Breast Cancer Conference, 12-14 May and the pre-IMPAKT Training Course, 11 May in Bru

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MINDACT - results of clinical trial to be presented at AACR Annual Meeting 2016

MINDACT - results of clinical trial to be presented at AACR Annual Meeting 2016

01-04-2016
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EORTC, BIG, and Agendia are pleased to announce that the “Primary analysis of the EORTC 10041/ BIG 3-04 MINDACT study: a prospective, rand

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Pharmacoeconomics: can we afford new drugs for breast cancer?

Pharmacoeconomics: can we afford new drugs for breast cancer?

17-03-2016
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This 4th issue of the BIG Research in Focus newsletter highlights some challenges and questions raised by the ever-increasing cost of new br

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Pfizer Awards BIG $1 Million Research Grant : Press Release 9 March 2016

Pfizer Awards BIG $1 Million Research Grant : Press Release 9 March 2016

09-03-2016
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The Breast International Group (BIG) is proud to announce that it has received a $1 million educational grant from Pfizer Inc. to support ac

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IMPAKT 2016: Improving care and knowledge through translational research in breast cancer

IMPAKT 2016: Improving care and knowledge through translational research in breast cancer

17-02-2016
Scientific news

We look forward to meeting you at IMPAKT 2016 in Brussels on 12-14 May 2016!

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IMPAKT BCC 2016: get a feeling of this year's edition

IMPAKT BCC 2016: get a feeling of this year's edition

11-02-2016
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More than 500 oncologists and other experts are expected to gather in Brussels from 12 to 14 May 2016 at the 8th IMPAKT Breast Cancer Confer

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Dr. Christos Sotiriou received the “Prix Scientifique Joseph Maisin” a prestigious quinquennial award by the Belgian F.R.S.-FNRS

Dr. Christos Sotiriou received the “Prix Scientifique Joseph Maisin” a prestigious quinquennial award by the Belgian F.R.S.-FNRS

15-01-2016
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On 30 November 2015, Dr. Christos Sotiriou received the quinquennial “Prix Scientifique Joseph Maisin” in the category of “Clinical Bi

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ABCSG-18 trial

ABCSG-18 trial

11-01-2016
Scientific news

Amplified benefit of adding denosumab for the treatment of postmenopausal patients with early stage hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast ca

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Dr. Martine Piccart has received prestigious international Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Clinical Research

Dr. Martine Piccart has received prestigious international Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Clinical Research

10-12-2015
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The Breast International Group (BIG) is proud to announce that, on 9 December 2015, its Co-founder and Chair, Dr. Martine Piccart, received

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The Designers’ Christmas Trees 2015 In support of BIG against breast cancer

The Designers’ Christmas Trees 2015 In support of BIG against breast cancer

07-12-2015
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A fabulously festive evening took place in the frame of the 3rd Belgian edition of The Designers’ Christmas Trees gala dinner and auction

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The Designers' Christmas Trees

The Designers' Christmas Trees

26-11-2015
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The 18th November 2015 marked the opening exhibition of the third Belgian edition of 'The Designers' Christmas Trees' in TheHotel. Brussels.

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IMPAKT BCC 2016: abstract submission open and programme available

IMPAKT BCC 2016: abstract submission open and programme available

16-10-2015
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Abstract submission open and programme available.

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Dr. Alexandre Irrthum on

Dr. Alexandre Irrthum on "Breast Cancer and Molecular Screening"

15-10-2015
Scientific news

Insights from the European Cancer Congress 2015 (Vienna, 25-29 Sept.)

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Systems biology: shaping the future of breast cancer treatment

Systems biology: shaping the future of breast cancer treatment

14-10-2015
Scientific news

We now understand the uniqueness of each tumour. However, the deeper we dig into tumour heterogeneity, the more complex is our fight against

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Dr. Fatima Cardoso on Advanced Breast Cancer

Dr. Fatima Cardoso on Advanced Breast Cancer

06-10-2015
Scientific news

Insights from the European Cancer Congress 2015 (Vienna, 25-29 Sept.)

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New Scientific Advisor on board!

New Scientific Advisor on board!

09-09-2015
Scientific news

Last August the BIG Headquarters hailed the arrival of Dr Nawale Hajjaji, coming on board as Scientific Advisor.

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'It put our family plans on hold...'

'It put our family plans on hold...'

09-09-2015
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Meet Kirby, a young Australian woman participating in the BIG Time for Baby study (scientific name: POSITIVE)

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Professor John Forbes awarded for his precious contribution to breast cancer research

Professor John Forbes awarded for his precious contribution to breast cancer research

07-09-2015
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Professor John Forbes, Director of Research at the Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group (ANZBCTG), was recently honored with

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Gene-based breast cancer diagnostic test in the spotlight

Gene-based breast cancer diagnostic test in the spotlight

03-09-2015
Scientific news

Last June Prof. Laura van ’t Veer from the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) and her team received the prestigious European Inventor Awar

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Building a better healthcare future through collaboration and technology

Building a better healthcare future through collaboration and technology

02-09-2015
Scientific news

The future is here: everyday healthcare is now intertwined with technology at every level.

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Meet Rebecca, talented 36-year old woman and participant of the BIG Time for Baby study

Meet Rebecca, talented 36-year old woman and participant of the BIG Time for Baby study

27-08-2015
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Launched in 2014, BIG Time for Baby (scientific name: POSITIVE) is an international academic study that represents a unique opportunity for

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A 'BIG Moment' in Gstaad to support breast cancer research

A 'BIG Moment' in Gstaad to support breast cancer research

27-08-2015
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On Saturday 22 August, one of our close ambassadors invited 40 friends and acquaintances to attend a dinner at the prestigious Gstaad Yacht

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Landmark TROG trial shows benefit of lymph node radiation

Landmark TROG trial shows benefit of lymph node radiation

28-07-2015
Scientific news

Last week results of the international study MA.20 showing the benefit of lymph node radiation in long-term breast cancer control were relea

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Getting to know each other better to work more efficiently

Getting to know each other better to work more efficiently

14-07-2015
Scientific news

In 2014 an Operational Working Group was set up to allow BIG member groups and BIG Headquarters (HQ) to discuss ways to work more efficientl

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The Iranian Cancer Research Center joins BIG

The Iranian Cancer Research Center joins BIG

08-07-2015
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The Iranian Cancer Research Center (ICRC) joined BIG during the organisation’s General Assembly that took place on 31 May 2015. Dr. Sana

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Pilot study for molecular screening in metastatic breast cancer. What did we learn?

Pilot study for molecular screening in metastatic breast cancer. What did we learn?

07-07-2015
Scientific news

In 2014 the BIG network launched AURORA, the largest international research programme based on molecular screening and dedicated to improvin

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15 years of collaboration to move breast cancer research forward

15 years of collaboration to move breast cancer research forward

29-06-2015
Scientific news

Since founding BIG in 1999, 15 years have passed. 15 years of collaboration to move breast cancer research forward while reducing duplicatio

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Interview with Dr. Dimitrios Zardavas, Associate Scientific Director at BIG

Interview with Dr. Dimitrios Zardavas, Associate Scientific Director at BIG

25-06-2015
Scientific news

Regarding his analysis of PIK3CA mutations’ prognostic relevance in early breast cancer.

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Highlights from the ASCO 2015 Annual Meeting

Highlights from the ASCO 2015 Annual Meeting

22-06-2015
Scientific news

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2015 took place recently in Chicago, USA.

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4 countries already involved in the Metastatic Breast Cancer GPS programme (scientific name: AURORA)

4 countries already involved in the Metastatic Breast Cancer GPS programme (scientific name: AURORA)

27-05-2015
Scientific news

Since its launch in 2014 the Metastatic Breast Cancer GPS (AURORA) has been activated in 9 hospitals in 4 different countries: Belgium, Luxe

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EU Parliament adopts Written Declaration on the Fight against Breast Cancer in Europe

EU Parliament adopts Written Declaration on the Fight against Breast Cancer in Europe

21-05-2015
Scientific news

Last Wednesday 22 July the EU Parliament adopted a new Declaration on the Fight against Breast Cancer.

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BIG Time for Baby study (scientific name: POSITIVE) is growing fast

BIG Time for Baby study (scientific name: POSITIVE) is growing fast

21-05-2015
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Since its launch in December 2014, the study has been activated in 10 hospitals in 3 different countries: Switzerland, Italy and Australia.

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New Written Declaration on breast cancer released in the European Parliament urges MEPs to address breast cancer issues

New Written Declaration on breast cancer released in the European Parliament urges MEPs to address breast cancer issues

21-05-2015
Scientific news

A Written Declaration on the Fight Against Breast Cancer in the European Union co-authored by ten MEPs and backed by EUROPA DONNA – The E

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Meet Laura, the first patient enrolled in the POSITIVE study

Meet Laura, the first patient enrolled in the POSITIVE study

18-05-2015
Fundraising News

BIG Time for Baby (scientific name: POSITIVE) is a global academic study representing a unique opportunity to allow young women with breast

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José Baselga inaugurated as President of the American Association for Cancer Research 2015-2016

José Baselga inaugurated as President of the American Association for Cancer Research 2015-2016

30-04-2015
Scientific news

A few days ago, Dr José Baselga was inaugurated as President of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2015-2016.

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First world's patient enrolled in the PANACEA study for women with HER2 positive breast cancer

First world's patient enrolled in the PANACEA study for women with HER2 positive breast cancer

29-04-2015
Scientific news

An Australian woman has recently become the first world's patient enrolled in the international clinical trial PANACEA.

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Pre-IMPAKT Training course for young oncologists and research scientists - Interview with Dr Christine Desmedt

Pre-IMPAKT Training course for young oncologists and research scientists - Interview with Dr Christine Desmedt

27-04-2015
Scientific news

On 6-7 May the Pre-IMPAKT training course on breast cancer will be hosted at the SQUARE Meeting Centre, based in the centre of Brussels.

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Meet the Team: Alexandre Irrthum, PhD

Meet the Team: Alexandre Irrthum, PhD

22-04-2015
Scientific news

Metastatic Breast Cancer GPS Programme (Scientific Name: AURORA)

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Highlights of St Gallen 2015 : Interview with Hans-Joerg Senn, Founding Chairman of the conference

Highlights of St Gallen 2015 : Interview with Hans-Joerg Senn, Founding Chairman of the conference

20-04-2015
Scientific news

A few weeks ago the 14th edition of the St Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference took place in Vienna.

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Welcome to the Breast-Gynecological International Cancer Society (BGICS)

Welcome to the Breast-Gynecological International Cancer Society (BGICS)

17-04-2015
Scientific news

At the last General Assembly of BIG in June 2014, six new research groups joined the organisation, further enlarging its international reach

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GPS Programme (scientific name: AURORA) is making BIG progress on the IT front

GPS Programme (scientific name: AURORA) is making BIG progress on the IT front

15-04-2015
Scientific news

The IT platform needed to support AURORA sample collection, patient entry, and data work-flow has been significantly refined in the past 6 m

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Video presents tools developed within INTEGRATE

Video presents tools developed within INTEGRATE

01-04-2015
Scientific news

A video was produced to present the tools developed within the INTEGRATE project to potential end-users such as researchers and oncologists.

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Meet Jessica Parser

Meet Jessica Parser

18-03-2015
Fundraising News

President of the BIG Committee of Ambassadors

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Meet Frédéric Van der Schueren

Meet Frédéric Van der Schueren

18-03-2015
Fundraising News

Member of the BIG Committee of Ambassadors

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BIG Research in Focus is out!

BIG Research in Focus is out!

13-02-2015
Scientific news

'Taking personalised breast cancer treatment from dream to reality: how can we unleash the potential of biomarker-based clinical trials?'

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Meet the Survivor: Sarah Jane

Meet the Survivor: Sarah Jane

13-02-2015
Fundraising News

On the "Finely Tuned Radiotherapy" trial

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Welcome to the Hong Kong Breast Oncology Group (HKBOG), a new member group of BIG

Welcome to the Hong Kong Breast Oncology Group (HKBOG), a new member group of BIG

12-02-2015
Scientific news

In 2014 six new research groups joined BIG, further enlarging its international network reach. One of these groups is the Hong Kong Breast O

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Today is World Cancer Day

Today is World Cancer Day

04-02-2015
Scientific news

More than 6 million women are living with breast cancer.

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"A Year in 15 Moments!"

23-12-2014
Fundraising News

To celebrate the end of our 15th anniversary year, BIG would like to share a look back at "A Year in 15 Moments!"

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