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What's Behind the Steady Decline in Breast Cancer Deaths?
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 – Breast cancer deaths declined by a dramatic 58% between 1975 and 2019, and researchers think they can pinpoint the exact reasons for the reduction. Advances in medical...
Clinical Breast Exam Rarely Detects Second Breast Cancer After DCIS
FRIDAY, Jan. 12, 2024 – For patients undergoing surveillance following diagnosis and treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), very few second breast cancers are detected by clinical breast...
SABCS: Serum Hormones Can Help ID Benefit of Anastrozole
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2023 – Serum hormone concentrations can help ascertain which women with breast cancer will benefit from anastrozole treatment, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in The...
Small Proportion of Advanced Breast Cancers Due to Biennial Versus Annual Mammogram
TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 – Among routinely screened women, only a small proportion of advanced breast cancers is attributed to biennial versus annual screening, according to a study published online...
SABCS: Outcomes No Worse for Survivors With Less Frequent Mammograms
FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 – For women with breast cancer aged 50 years or older and three years postdiagnosis, outcomes are no worse with less frequent mammograms than annual mammograms, according to a...
Women With Very Early Breast Cancer May Safely Skip Radiation Rx: Study
FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 – Some women with a very early form of breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) can safely skip follow-up radiation therapy after surgery, new research suggests....
Exercise Brings Better Quality of Life to Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – Exercise can boost the quality of life of women who are battling advanced breast cancer, a new study has found. Women who took part in a nine-month structured exercise...
Prediction Model for Invasive Breast Cancer Improved With Additional Risk Factors
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – The inclusion of additional risk factors improves the predictive value of the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) version 2 model for identifying women at risk for...
ASTRO Issues Guidance Related to Partial Breast Irradiation
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) published online Nov. 15 in Practical Radiation Oncology, recommendations are...
More Evidence That Regular Mammograms Save Lives
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – A woman who gets her regular mammograms as scheduled is much less likely to die from breast cancer than if she skips screenings, a new study shows. Women with breast cancer...
Neratinib, Fulvestrant, Trastuzumab Combo Aids Metastatic Breast Cancer
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 – For patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive HER2-mutant metastatic breast cancer (MBC) with progression on cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor (CDK4/6i) therapy,...
FDA Approves Truqap (capivasertib) plus Faslodex for Patients with Advanced HR-Positive Breast Cancer
17 November 2023 – AstraZeneca’s Truqap (capivasertib) in combination with Faslodex (fulvestrant) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, ...
Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It's Tough to Find
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- If you're contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options. Why? Educational materials o...
Breast Satisfaction Increased for Women Undergoing Autologous Reconstruction
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction have higher levels of breast satisfaction and psychosocial and sexual well-being at six weeks and six months after...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
SUNDAY, Oct. 8, 2023 – Catching breast cancer early is key to making it easier to treat and survive, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The organization aims to highlight early...
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