Tag: Cancer: Breast
High Detection Rates of High-Grade DCIS Persist
Low-, intermediate-grade DCIS less frequently ID'd in subsequent screening rounds vs. prevalence round
Direct-to-Implant Reconstruction Feasible in Older Women
Reductions in numbers of drain days, length of stay, readmissions, hospital days, post-op visits
Estimated Biopsy Rate Varies After Breast Cancer Treatment
Incidence of breast biopsy higher among women treated with brachytherapy versus whole-breast irradiation
AHA: Breast Cancer Patients at Increased Risk for CV Disease
Beyond overlapping risk factors, breast cancer treatments can have negative effect on CV health
Diabetes Impacts Mortality in Breast Cancer Patients
Longer duration of DM, pre-existing CVD increased all-cause and cancer-specific mortality
Body Fat Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in Normal-BMI Women
High whole-body, trunk fat mass tied to higher risk of ER-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women
CV Risks, Breast CA Recurrence Down With Exercise in Survivors
Exercise intervention associated with improved z-score, serum biomarkers in obese survivors
Breast Cancer Genetic Test Less Cost-Effective in Actual Practice
Oncotype DX less cost-effective in real-world practice than under ideal conditions
Screening, Therapy Effect Varies by Breast CA Molecular Subtype
Reductions in breast cancer mortality linked to screening and treatment, but associations vary
Laser Improves QOL for Breast Telangiectasia Due to Radiation
Significant improvements seen in emotional and functional Skindex-16 HR-QOL domains, overall score
