Breast Cancer
News
FDA approves Tecentriq plus Abraxane in breast cancer
The immunotherapy regimen received accelerated approval for the treatment of PD-L1-positive triple-negative breast cancer in adults.
Case Reports
Breast Cancer Tumor Board
Patient Care
Why Am I Being Treated Like a Female Breast Cancer Patient?
A joint patient and oncologist perspective on treating male breast cancer in the VA.
News
Poor-prognosis cancers linked to highest suicide risk in first year
Pancreatic and lung cancer patients had high rates of suicide in comparison to the general population, while breast and prostate cancer patients...
Article
“Unique” Challenges for Screening Native American Women
Cancer screening among Native American women remains a challenge based on traditional beliefs and economic factors....
Conference Coverage
Breast cancer risk in type 2 diabetes related to adiposity
Women with type 2 diabetes mellitus have a moderately increased risk of breast cancer that appears to be mainly caused by adiposity, not diabetes...
News
Breast Implant Rupture After Radiation
Although rare, new research shows rupture of an implant due to breast cancer care should be considered. ...
News
Could High BMI Reduce Premenopausal Breast Cancer Risk?
A meta-analysis from the Premenopausal Breast Cancer Collaborative Group investigated the relationship between high body fat and...
Article
Predicting Platinum Efficacy
Can certain prognostic biomarkers predict treatment efficacy in patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy for metastatic triple...
Article
Patient Knowledge of and Barriers to Breast, Colon, and Cervical Cancer Screenings: A Cross-Sectional Survey of TRICARE Beneficiaries
TRICARE Prime beneficiaries view cancer screening as important for overall health but may need more frequent scheduling reminders, education, and...