Breast Cancer
News
Breast cancer mortality in under 40s resparks screening debate
Article
Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer: What has changed and what still needs to change?
Dr. Alan Lyss reviews a study that revealed trends in genetic testing over time.
Conference Coverage
No benefit seen with everolimus in early breast cancer
There were no improvements in survival when everolimus was added to hormone therapy.
News
Armpit swelling after COVID-19 vaccine may mimic breast cancer
Some women have experienced axillary node swelling after receiving the Pzifer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The swelling mimics symptoms...
Article
Latest Treatment Options in HR+/HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer may be managed with endocrine therapy combined with...
News
PET predicts response to endocrine therapy in ER+ breast cancer
News
Breast cancer surgeries deemed ‘low value’ continue, increase
Use of two “low-value” breast cancer procedures has increased in the United States.
Article
How has the pandemic affected rural and urban cancer patients?
News
USPSTF plan for revising breast screening guidance questioned
News
New approach to breast screening based on breast density at 40
A proposed approach to breast screening would use a baseline measure of breast density at age 40 to determine the frequency of future screenings...