Metastatic Breast Cancer
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What Happens to Surgery Candidates with BHDs and Cancer?
Substance abuse, eating disorders, and sleep disorders were associated with fewer surgeries and greater risk of complications in cancer patients...
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Are Food Emulsifiers Associated With Increased Cancer Risk?
Food emulsifiers are among the most widespread food additives.
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Democratic Lawmakers Press Pfizer on Chemotherapy Drug Shortages
The company, which said in May that it was working to assuage critical shortages of methotrexate, carboplatin and cisplatin, is being asked to...
Commentary
Unleashing Our Immune Response to Quash Cancer
“It’s astounding how devious cancer cells and tumor tissue can be.”
From the Journals
Robotic Mastectomy Is Feasible, But Is It Safe?
Surgeon discusses pros and cons of single-port platform for bilateral mastectomies.
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Dana-Farber Moves to Retract, Correct Dozens of Cancer Papers Amid Allegations
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute retracts six papers and corrects more than 30 after data changes found.
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Radiation Oncologists Fight for Payment Reform Amid Cuts
Over the past decade, radiation oncologists have seen a 23% drop in Medicare reimbursement for...
Conference Coverage
Dato-DXd trumps chemo in advanced HR+/HER2– breast cancer
The antibody-drug conjugate datopotamab deruxtecan had better efficacy and safety than chemotherapy for patients with endocrine-resistant...
Conference Coverage
Remote symptom monitoring in advanced cancer improves quality of life
Building on prior studies, a new trial shows that digital symptom monitoring during cancer treatment detects symptoms early, improves quality of...
From the Journals
Does surgery improve survival in metastatic breast cancer?
“The analysis revealed no overall survival benefit for patients who underwent surgical excision of their primary breast tumor.”
From the Journals
PET-CT scans move more women with LABC up to stage IV
The results of a new study comparing the use of PET-CT with conventional methods for staging locally advanced breast cancer has already changed...