Breast Cancer
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Third COVID booster benefits cancer patients
For the first time, researchers have quantified the benefits of boosters for COVID-19 in cancer patients.
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Despite Katie Couric’s advice, doctors say ultrasound breast exams may not be needed
Research hasn’t found that women are any less likely to die from breast cancer if they get a supplemental ultrasound or MRI after a negative...
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Findings may be practice changing for early breast cancer patients
A radiation boost to the tumor bed during whole breast irradiation was as safe and effective as delivering the boost sequentially.
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Study affirms better breast cancer outcomes when chemo comes first
Survival is better when high-risk breast cancer patients receive chemo first, followed by abemaciclib and estrogen therapy.
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Vaginal estrogen not recommended with aromatase inhibitors
“Patients who are taking aromatase inhibitors should try alternative strategies for management of genitourinary symptoms.”
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Hair straighteners’ risk too small for docs to advise against their use
Primary care doctors are unlikely to address the increased risk of uterine cancer in women who frequently use hair straighteners that a new study...
Conference Coverage
What is known about sexual dysfunction after breast cancer?
Sexual dysfunction often predates the cancer diagnosis and doesn’t improve but rather worsens in the following 2 years.
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Is early-onset cancer an emerging global epidemic?
“This paper ... brings to light the importance of correctable lifestyle habits that may slow the rise of early onset cancers.”
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Cancer as a full contact sport
The complexity of cancer care has long necessitated a team approach to planning cancer treatment.
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Cost paramount when choosing metastatic breast cancer treatment
“Our analysis provides quantifiable evidence to help providers choose lower priced, but equally effective sequences of drugs.”
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Genetic tests create treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients
Patients are sometimes left paying out-of-pocket for exams that are not yet the standard of care, and even the most up-to-date oncologists may be...