Tag: Cancer: Breast
Complications Up With Immediate Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Risk up for SSI, noninfectious wound complication for IR versus delayed, secondary reconstruction
Low Rate of Cancer Recurrence for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Research suggests that the cosmetically superior procedure comes with no added risk of recurrence
FDA Approves Nerlynx to Help Prevent HER2+ Breast CA Return
Drug is a kinase inhibitor that works by blocking several enzymes that promote cell growth
Many Women Have Questions, Concerns About Tamoxifen
Study shows that normal symptoms of menopause are often attributed to tamoxifen
Fat Grafting May Improve Outcome in Breast Reconstruction
Fat grafting linked to improvement satisfaction, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being
Adding MRI to Mammography Ups Detection of Breast Cancer
Findings in women aged ≤50 years who had undergone breast conservation therapy
More Breast Cancers Diagnosed at Late Stage With Medicaid Cuts
40.2 percent diagnosed late-stage after Medicaid cuts versus 35.4 percent before cuts
Weight-Loss Program Aids Black Breast Cancer Survivors
Community-based, interventionist-guided weight loss program efficacious for early-stage survivors
Family Hx, Mutation Position Key Variables in BRCA1/2 Cancer Risk
Study findings provide cancer risk patterns based on BRCA status using prospective data
Nurse-Led Psych Intervention Beneficial in Breast Cancer
Participants with high risk of depression reported lower mood disturbance, anxiety, depression
