Metastatic Breast Cancer
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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.
Opinion
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
Opinion
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.”
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Cost not a factor in radiotherapy type for breast cancer patients
“Hypofractionated radiotherapy represents significant savings to both the health care system and to individual patients. It may soon become the...
Opinion
“I didn’t want to meet you.” Dispelling myths about palliative care
This is the first installment of “Diminutio,” a column by Sarah D’Ambruoso, NP, a palliative care nurse in oncology. Today, she shares stories...
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New combo therapy for breast implant–associated lymphoma
“For the people who need systemic therapy,” it appears from the current results that BV-CHP “is a very good option.”