Breast Cancer
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Despite Katie Couric’s advice, doctors say ultrasound breast exams may not be needed
Research hasn’t found that women are any less likely to die from breast cancer if they get a supplemental ultrasound or MRI after a negative...
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Findings may be practice changing for early breast cancer patients
A radiation boost to the tumor bed during whole breast irradiation was as safe and effective as delivering the boost sequentially.
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Study affirms better breast cancer outcomes when chemo comes first
Survival is better when high-risk breast cancer patients receive chemo first, followed by abemaciclib and estrogen therapy.
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Vaginal estrogen not recommended with aromatase inhibitors
“Patients who are taking aromatase inhibitors should try alternative strategies for management of genitourinary symptoms.”
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Hair straighteners’ risk too small for docs to advise against their use
Primary care doctors are unlikely to address the increased risk of uterine cancer in women who frequently use hair straighteners that a new study...
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Reminder that COVID-19 and cancer can be a deadly combo
“This analysis provides additional empirical evidence on the magnitude of risk to patients with cancer whose immune systems are often weakened...
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Cost paramount when choosing metastatic breast cancer treatment
“Our analysis provides quantifiable evidence to help providers choose lower priced, but equally effective sequences of drugs.”
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Genetic tests create treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients
Patients are sometimes left paying out-of-pocket for exams that are not yet the standard of care, and even the most up-to-date oncologists may be...
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FDA warns of cancer risk in scar tissue around breast implants
This issue differs from breast implant–associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, a known risk among implant recipients.
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Sex is still a taboo subject for patients with breast cancer
Only one out of four patients considered consulting a sexologist.
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Stronger evidence that exercise lowers breast cancer risk
“Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time are already recommended for cancer prevention. Our study adds further evidence that such...