Breast Cancer
Medicolegal Issues
Is there liability if you don’t test for BRCA?
Cases involving missed BRCA testing are increasing. Could you be exposing yourself to unnecessary risk if you don’t...
From the Journals
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.
From the Journals
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...
From the Journals
Breast cancer surgeries deemed ‘low value’ continue, increase
Use of two “low-value” breast cancer procedures has increased in the United States.
Guidelines
USPSTF plan for revising breast screening guidance questioned
From the Journals
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...
Expert Commentary
How does long-term OC use affect breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer risk?
Analysis of data from a large cross-sectional cohort and national databases that included almost 257,000 women indicates that...
Product Review
Product update: Breast biopsy system, tamponade mini-sponge, ovulation prediction device and app
Hologic announces updates to its Brevera® Breast Biopsy System with CorLumina® Imaging ...
From the Journals
Aspirin linked to reduced bladder, breast cancer mortality
“The results presented here add to the accumulating evidence that aspirin may improve survival for some cancers.”
From the Journals
U.S. mothers underestimate role breastfeeding plays in curbing breast cancer
Only 36% of U.S. mothers currently breastfeed as recommended.