The Breast is a multidisciplinary open access journal for researchers and clinicians, which focuses on translational and clinical research for the advancement of breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all stages. The Editors welcome the submission of original research articles, systematic reviews, viewpoints/commentaries and debate articles, and correspondences on all areas of pre-malignant and malignant breast disease, including: • Epidemiology and prevention • Translational research, encompassing the use of new technologies, molecular biology, genetics and pathology • Screening, early diagnosis, follow-up and response assessment: use of imaging, nuclear medicine and other technologies • Medical oncology • Radiation oncology • Breast surgery • Psycho-oncology • Quality of life • Survivorship • Supportive care • Palliative and end-of-life care • Advocacy • Breast nursing • Breast units management and organization of breast care, including health economics.