Researchers make the case for a personalized approach to mammograms.

A large, multi-institution study led by a Brown University physician-scientist could have important implications for the development of new classes of cancer therapeutics.

If your cancer has come back, your doctor might suggest a biopsy to verify that it’s a recurrence instead of a second cancer. “By analyzing those cells through a biopsy, we can confirm whether they are different cells and represent a new tumor,” said Dr. Durán.