Breast Cancer
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Hair follicle miniaturization common in persistent chemo-induced alopecia, case series suggests
Defined as absent or incomplete hair regrowth 6 months or more after completion of chemotherapy, pCIA has been increasingly reported in the...
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In and out surgeries become the norm during pandemic
The number of same-day discharges has grown for various surgeries but it’s not always the right or the preferred choice, experts say.
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FDA issues stronger safety requirements for breast implants
This announcement comes 10 years after the FDA issued a comprehensive safety update on silicone gel–filled implants, which reported a possible...
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Antibiotic and glucocorticoid use before cancer therapy could have detrimental effect on outcomes
Observational study finds that antibiotics and glucocorticoids at 10 mg daily when given within 1 month before or after immune checkpoint...
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Convenience, not outcomes may drive robot-assisted surgeries
The sale of robotically assisted surgical devices is expected to reach $14 billion by 2028. The technology is enticing to both surgeons and...
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Does eating nuts lead to better breast cancer outcomes?
A little may go a long way, as research to date “suggests only small amounts may be needed to gain potential benefits.”
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Neuroimaging may predict cognitive decline after chemotherapy for breast cancer
Cognitive decline after chemotherapy has been reported in 20%-40% of patients with cancer. Now, researchers say they have identified a measurement...
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No advantages to using ADM in implant-based breast reconstruction
“We feel that women considering implant-based reconstructions for breast cancer should be informed about the lack of evidence supporting its...
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New approval in early breast cancer: First advance in 20 years
Abemaciclib had already been approved for use in the treatment of HR+, HER2– advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
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MRI screening cost effective for women with dense breasts
For women with extremely dense breasts, screening with MRI alone every 4 years is cost effective and delivers the greatest benefit, the first...
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Many patients, doctors unaware of advancements in cancer care
“These patients must be spared the traumatic effects of being handed a death sentence that no longer reflects the current reality,” said Dr....