Tag: Cancer: Breast
Thoracic Radiation May Increase Fatigue, Dyspnea in Short Term
In patients with lung cancer or lymphoma, increase in heart dose tied to decrease in physical activity
Massachusetts Health Reform Tied to Decrease in Advanced Cancer
Findings seen for colorectal cancer, but no similar findings found for advanced breast cancer diagnoses
High BMI May Cut Overall Survival in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
BMI had no impact on progression-free survival to first-line chemotherapy
Updated Guidelines Issued for ER, PgR Testing in Breast Cancer
Clinicians should be prepared to discuss limited data for benefit of endocrine tx in ER-low positive cases
Lack of Insurance Tied to Later Stage of Breast Cancer at Diagnosis
Almost half of higher stage of disease at diagnosis in racial/ethnic minorities explained by insurance status
Notification Laws May Not Increase Knowledge of Dense Breast Risks
Women with lower education may be less likely to gain awareness of breast density due to the laws
More Education Needed on Breast Density and Screening Choices
Women largely do not know breast density ups risk for breast cancer even in U.S. states with notification
3-D Tattoo Device Aids With Nipple Reconstruction
New device expands accessibility of technique to plastic surgeons as an in-office procedure
AI System Outperforms Radiologists in Breast Cancer Prediction
Reduction seen in false positives, false negatives in datasets from the United Kingdom, United States
Dense Breast Notifications May Not Be Having Intended Impact
Few differences seen between women residing in states that require notifications and those who do not
