Tag: Cancer: Breast
Outdoor Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Link found between ambient light and higher odds in young, smoking females, but more research needed
One-Quarter With Early Breast Cancer Strongly Considers CPM
Decision factors most valued include avoiding worry about recurrence, reducing need for surgery
Endometrial Ablation Doesn’t Increase Cancer Risk
No increased risk of endometrial, breast cancer for women in Finland treated with endometrial ablation
Genetic Variation Impacts Pharmacokinetics of Exemestane
Significant differences in plasma exemestane area under the curve for OATP1B1 genotype groups
More Genetic Tests May Benefit Ashkenazi Jewish Cancer Patients
For Ashkenazi Jewish women with breast cancer, mutations identified in other genes, including CHEK2
Complications Up With Immediate Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Risk up for SSI, noninfectious wound complication for IR versus delayed, secondary reconstruction
Low Rate of Cancer Recurrence for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Research suggests that the cosmetically superior procedure comes with no added risk of recurrence
FDA Approves Nerlynx to Help Prevent HER2+ Breast CA Return
Drug is a kinase inhibitor that works by blocking several enzymes that promote cell growth
Many Women Have Questions, Concerns About Tamoxifen
Study shows that normal symptoms of menopause are often attributed to tamoxifen
Fat Grafting May Improve Outcome in Breast Reconstruction
Fat grafting linked to improvement satisfaction, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being
