Tag: Cancer: Breast
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delays Seen With High-Deductible Health Plans
Delays observed in first breast imaging, biopsy, incident early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, chemo
Performance Improvement Sustained After DBT Adoption
Early improvement after adoption of digital breast tomosynthesis seen regardless of DBT volume
Robotically Assisted Devices Not Approved for Cancer Surgery
FDA aware that surgeons have been using the devices for uses not granted marketing authorization
FDA: Thermography No Substitute for Mammograms
Agency is taking action to stop false advertising about thermography
One-Third of PCPs Discuss Breast Cancer Treatments With Patients
However, many report feeling uncomfortable or believing they lack the necessary knowledge
Sacituzumab Govitecan Promising in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Response rate of 33.3 percent, median response duration of 7.7 months observed in 108 patients
Oncotype DX Not Cost-Effective for Low-Risk Breast Cancer
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio varies across clinical risk groups, sensitive to patient age
USPSTF Says Screen Women With Higher Risk for BRCA Mutations
Those with positive results should be provided with genetic counseling, testing if indicated
p, p’-DDT Exposure Linked to Breast Cancer Through Age 54
Risk for breast cancer varies based on timing of first exposure, age at diagnosis
More Than a Half Million Deaths From Breast Cancer Averted
Percent of breast cancer mortality reductions varied from 45.3 to 58.3 percent from 1989 to 2018
