Women's Health
From the Journals
Breast cancer surgery timing matters, but is faster always better?
There are no national quality metrics delineating optimal breast cancer surgery timing.
Latest News
HER2-low breast cancer is not a separate clinical entity: Study
Much attention has been focused recently on the idea that breast cancer with a low expression of HER2 can be treated with HER2-targeted agents,...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA expands abemaciclib use in high-risk early breast cancer
The new expansion removes the Ki-67 testing requirement.
Opinion
What impact do carbs have on bone health?
A high–glycemic index diet has been associated with a greater risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease, with lower bone density, and an...
From the Journals
Ovarian cancer risk lower with daily aspirin, despite genetics
Although promising for chemoprevention, aspirin use can also come with downsides.
Commentary
U.S. vs. French guidelines for osteoporosis treatment
New U.S. guidelines, compared with 2018 French guidelines.
From the Journals
Who’s at higher risk for breast cancer recurrence?
New research shows that patients with ER-negative disease have a higher risk of a second breast cancer within a 5-year window post diagnosis,...
From the Journals
Pancreatic cancer incidence increases among young women in U.S.
Additional studies are needed to investigate contributing factors, particularly race and tumor characteristics.
From the Journals
Higher dementia risk in women explained?
A new analysis of data found almost no evidence of sex differences in most known risk factors for dementia.
Feature
Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
Opinion
Toxic chemicals we consume without knowing it
“A grossly underappreciated driver in what ails us is the role of environmental toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.”