Breast cancer mortality continues three-decade decline, but steeper increases for women under 50 & AAPI women of all ages

The Directors: Two leaders in data science have a warp speed vision for AI, with cancer clinical trials leading the way
Knudsen and Thoelke: “It’s actually solving for bottlenecks and challenges that we’ve been unable to overcome for so long”

The United States has a translation problem. Scientific breakthroughs in oncology are accelerating, but clinical trial infrastructure hasn’t kept pace.

July 17, 2026

Vol.52 No.28

By Paul Goldberg and Claire Marie Porter

Guest Editorial

Cancer progress is not reaching everyone. Native Nations must be part of the solution.

In 1971, the National Cancer Act set the United States on a path to confront one of its most formidable public health challenges. More than five decades later, the progress is undeniable. The latest 2026 report from the American Cancer Society shows continued declines in overall cancer mortality and improvements in survival for many major cancer types. Recent advances in early detection, prevention, and treatment are saving lives.

Cancer patients with Medicare Advantage have access to fewer providers than Medicare patients, cross-sectional study finds

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have access to fewer cancer specialists, when compared to traditional Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Young women diagnosed with breast cancer within three years of childbirth may face more aggressive disease, UCLA study finds

Breast cancers diagnosed during the first three years after childbirth, particularly within the first year, may be biologically more aggressive than similar cancers in women who have never given birth, according to a study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

July 10, 2026

Vol.52 No.27

Clinical Roundup

Portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible, MIT study finds

For people at high risk of developing breast cancer, yearly mammograms may not be enough to detect tumors early. To make earlier diagnosis easier, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology team has developed portable detectors based on ultrasound, which could be used much more frequently. The team reports that they have improved the resolution of the images produced by their system, making it easier to spot potential tumors, as well as cysts and microcalcifications.

July 10, 2026

Vol.52 No.27

Clinical Roundup

Equal access to cancer care removes race as predictor of survival, VA analysis finds

A healthcare system designed to provide more consistent access to comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer care can help eliminate longstanding racial gaps in cancer survival in the United States, according to a study led by a UCLA-VA collaborative team.

July 10, 2026

Vol.52 No.27

Breast cancer mortality continues three-decade decline, but steeper increases for women under 50 & AAPI women of all ages

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Breast cancer mortality continues three-decade decline, but steeper increases for women under 50 & AAPI women of all ages

The Directors: Two leaders in data science have a warp speed vision for AI, with cancer clinical trials leading the way
Knudsen and Thoelke: “It’s actually solving for bottlenecks and challenges that we’ve been unable to overcome for so long”