Breast Cancer
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‘Financial toxicity’ from breast cancer is a worldwide phenomenon
It’s highest in less-developed countries, with about a third of patients affected in the U.S.
Clinical Review
Progress in breast cancer screening over the past 50 years: A remarkable story, but still work to do
Expert perspective on the myriad factors that play a role in breast cancer screening recommendations and the guidelines to consider when engaging...
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Breast cancer exacts high financial toll worldwide
The rate of financial toxicity was much higher in low- and middle-income countries – affecting 79% of patients.
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Genomic clues to poor outcomes in young breast cancer patients
Compared with older women with early stage HR-positive breast cancer, women under 40 years of age had significantly higher frequencies of certain...
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Radiotherapy for early breast cancer: Sharp cutoff at age 70
Radiation therapy was 50% less likely to be prescribed for patients age 70 and older with early-stage breast cancer.
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FDA OKs sacituzumab govitecan for HR+ metastatic breast cancer
Label expansion for the Trop-2–directed antibody-drug conjugate was based on the TROPICS-02 trial.
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Race and geography tied to breast cancer care delays
A new study suggests that “treatment delays are alarmingly common in patients at high risk for breast cancer death, including young Black women...
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Canadian guidance recommends reducing alcohol consumption
Consuming no drinks per week has benefits.
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People with cancer should be wary of taking dietary supplements
Many patients still think over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, or herbal remedies will help.
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Cancer clinics begin to accommodate patients demanding new cancer detection tests
Sales teams are making a big push for multicancer early detection tests.