Breast Cancer
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When to skip regional nodal radiation in breast cancer
“Based on the data, it’s a reasonable conclusion that radiotherapy can be avoided.”
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What will help ease the financial toll of breast cancer?
Programs that offer financial assistance and transportation as well as grants that help cover expenses are among the key strategies that can help...
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HER2+ Combo Shows Promise in Breast Cancer Brain Mets
Brain metastases are common in HER2+ breast cancers, but patients have few treatment options and a poor prognosis.
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Compelling case for skipping RT in some early breast cancers
Results of the PROSPECT study have defined a role for preoperative MRI in identifying a subgroup of women with early breast cancer who could...
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How to address chemo-related amenorrhea in early breast cancer to help improve quality of life
Management of premenopausal women with early breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy should include adapted strategies for risk communication,...
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ASTRO Updates Partial Breast Irradiation Guidance in Early Breast Cancer
“These data should be driving a change in practice.”
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ASCO details how to manage ongoing cancer drug shortage
“This guidance document aims to support clinicians, as they navigate the complexities of treatment planning amid the drug shortage.”
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Avoid anti-HER2 cancer therapies during pregnancy
Exposure to anti-HER2 agents was associated with “severe specific adverse pregnancy and fetal or newborn outcomes compared with exposure to other...
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Breast milk liquid biopsy under study for early-stage breast cancer detection
Just like taking a small blood sample from newborns in a heel-prick test to rule out metabolic diseases, milk samples could be taken from women...
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Can a Mediterranean diet reduce breast cancer recurrence?
A growing body of evidence suggests that a better dietary quality may improve survival among patients with breast cancer, but whether diet impacts...