Conference Coverage
Latest News
Mohs surgery workforce continues to increase
“If the attrition rate remains stable, even with changes in board certification and potential payor eligibility restrictions, the number of...
Conference Coverage
Atezolizumab is associated with enhanced response in triple-negative breast cancer
The addition of atezolizumab to chemotherapy yielded higher pCR than chemotherapy alone.
Conference Coverage
Metabolic abnormalities boost obesity-related cancer risk
“A significant number of cancer cases could potentially be prevented by targeting the coexistence of metabolic problems and obesity, in particular...
Conference Coverage
Patritumab deruxtecan shows promise for breast cancer patients
Preliminary studies show acceptable safety profiles and clinical responses that justify future trials.
Conference Coverage
T-DXd for HER2-low BC: Analysis confirms adverse effects
But T-DXd demonstrates a manageable safety profile consistent with prior reports, says the author of a new paper.
Conference Coverage
BMI has greater impact on survival in younger breast cancer patients
Study of women on endocrine therapy for breast cancer addresses the effects of BMI on survival.
Latest News
Mohs surgery improves survival in early-stage Merkel cell carcinoma
The findings were from a retrospective cohort study of 2,313 patients diagnosed from 2004 to 2018 with pathologically confirmed negative lymph...
Conference Coverage
CRC screening rates are higher in Medicaid expansion states
Medicaid expansion may be a determinant of whether screening is even offered.
Conference Coverage
Radiofrequency ablation successful in small thyroid cancers
"Some may prefer to have the cancer completely out, while others are okay with watching and are against any cuts in their neck. This comes as kind...
Conference Coverage
Preop MRI does not reduce positive margins in breast surgery
“While it can provide a benefit in selected cases given its high sensitivity, MRI is associated with false positives and can also contribute to...
Conference Coverage
Mammography after breast cancer: No benefit for older patients?
“Ongoing surveillance mammography in these patients may lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of cancers that potentially would not harm...