Tag: Cancer: Breast
Generic Meds Boost Survival in Some Early Breast Cancers
Researchers found benefit from aromatase inhibitors and bisphosphonates
Nodal Radiation Doesn’t Impact Early Breast Cancer Survival
Researchers find it lowers chances of recurrence, but does not boost overall survival
ASCO Guidelines: Biomarker Use in Metastatic Breast CA Treatment
Hormone receptor status of metastases should be used to guide tx if supported by clinical scenario
Breast CA Survivors Gain More Weight Than Cancer-Free Peers
Survivors, especially those who received chemo, gained more weight versus cancer-free women
Regular Mammograms May Lead to Widespread Overdiagnosis
No significant difference in breast cancer deaths for counties with higher screening, detection rates
Embryo Cryopreservation Feasible for Women With Breast Cancer
Overall live birth rate per embryo transfer similar for infertile women undergoing IVF, cancer patients
Yoga, Meditation Aid Menopausal Symptoms After Breast Cancer
Randomized trial shows beneficial effect for yoga combined with meditation in breast cancer survivors
Glucocorticoids, 3-Ketosteroids Adversely Affect Breast Cancer
Adverse effects for patients with mixed ERα+/cytokeratin-5 breast cancer
Breast-Conserving Therapy Rates on the Rise
But many with early-stage disease still choose mastectomy
Prenatal DDT Exposure Tied to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Women exposed to highest levels of DDT in utero had 3.7-fold higher risk than those with lowest exposure
