Breast Cancer
From the Journals
Age at time of breast cancer diagnosis differs by race/ethnicity
Age-based screening may not provide equal capture rates for whites, nonwhites.
From the Journals
Breast cancer care delayed when patients have high deductibles
Women with an employer-mandated switch from a low- to high-deductible health plan had significant delays in diagnostic imaging, biopsy, diagnosis...
News
FDA authorizes first direct-to-consumer BRCA1/2 test
The test identifies the three most common BRCA1/2 mutations among people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Feature
Breast cancer deaths projected for 2018
The most common cancer in women is not the biggest killer.
From the Journals
AHA: Heart health helps optimize breast cancer outcomes
Cardiovascular health should be monitored at every step, from breast cancer diagnosis to after treatment.
Expert Commentary
Does hormonal contraception increase the risk of breast cancer?
These experts analyze the data from a recent large study and provide counseling points for your patients
From the Journals
STUDY: More mammograms after cost-sharing elimination
The elimination of cost sharing for mammograms under the ACA was associated with increased rates of using the service among older women, according...
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New multi-analyte blood test shows promise in screening for several common solid tumors
Newly developed CancerSEEK utilizes combined assays for genetic alterations and protein biomarkers and has the capacity to identify the presence...
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POSH study: BRCA mutations did not influence survival in young onset breast cancer
BRCA-positive and BRCA-negative women had similar overall survival at 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years after diagnosis.
News
FDA approves PARP inhibitor for BRCA+ advanced breast cancer
This is the first FDA approval of a PARP inhibitor to treat breast cancer and the first approval for treatment of patients with metastatic breast...
From the Journals
Pain after breast surgery may not be caused by the operation
The source of postop pain in breast surgery patients is not well understood.