Tag: Cancer: Breast
Breast CA Patients Want, but May Not Get, Genetic Risk Discussion
Almost half don't have conversation with doctor about potential for future problems
Clinical Practice Changing for Node Lymph Mgmt in Breast CA
2010 study led to a change in practice
Sonographic Follow-Up May Be Adequate for Teen Breast Masses
All masses that underwent biopsy were benign on histopathologic analysis
New Breast CA Subtype Data Could Improve Risk Stratification
New focus on tumor subtypes could help patients, according to medical groups
Fish, ω-3 PUFAs Linked to Survival After Breast Cancer
Reduction in all-cause mortality for women with high intake of tuna, other fish, ω-3-PUFAs
Diabetes May Predispose to More Advanced Breast Cancer
Findings suggest need to modify screening methods
Lasting Benefit for Stress Mgmt Post Breast Cancer Surgery
Cognitive-behavioral stress management reduces depressive symptoms, improves QOL
Minority Women Less Involved in Choices for Breast CA Surgery
Black and Hispanic women with breast cancer less likely to select surgeon, hospital based on reputation
Accuracy High for Pathologists Interpreting Breast Biopsy
Based on single breast slide, overall agreement 75.3 percent for individual pathologist versus consensus
Where You Live May Impact Use of Unnecessary Imaging
Doctors tend to order more imaging technologies in the Northeast, researchers found
