Metastatic Breast Cancer
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MammoRisk: A novel tool for assessing breast cancer risk
The assessment is based on a patient's clinical data and breast density, with or without a polygenic risk score.
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Breast cancer therapy toxicities: Education and communication
This transcript of a video roundtable, which is available on Medscape.com, has been edited for clarity.
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Artificial sweeteners: A modifiable cancer risk?
“Our findings do not support the use of artificial sweeteners as safe alternatives for sugar in foods or beverages,” said the researchers. An...
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Few new cancer drugs replace current standards of care
Newer drugs could benefit patients but could increase the cost of care.
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Ways to lessen toxic effects of chemo in older adults
Three recent high-quality randomized trials evaluated the use of geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer.
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FDA approves first PARP inhibitor for early
BRCA+ breast cancer
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Filling opioid prescriptions akin to a Sisyphean task
“Instead of preserving access to desperately needed pain medicine for those suffering with serious illness, states and insurers have aggressively...
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Should all women be routinely screened for lung cancer?
Study suggests lung cancer screening guidelines should be reassessed to include all women, especially breast cancer survivors.
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Experimental breast cancer immunotherapy treatment passes important hurdle in pilot study
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes show promise in six patients.
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Increase in late-stage cancer diagnoses after pandemic
“Patients who have delayed preventative care during the pandemic should be encouraged to resume treatment as soon as possible.”