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Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

Reprogramming Tumors; Bad Stool Samples; Human Experiences in Cancer Care

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

FDA APPROVED capivasertib (Truqap) over a computer rendering of breast cancer.

First AKT Inhibitor Approved for Advanced Breast Cancer

Capivasertib plus fulvestrant doubled progression-free survival versus fulvestrant-placebo

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ASTRO Updates Guidelines on Partial Breast Irradiation for Early Invasive Cancer

Evidence from RCTs indicates "oncologic equivalence" between partial and whole-breast irradiation

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

Vitamin D for Neuropathy; Good & Bad News for CAR-T; New Labeling for Surgical Mesh

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Moving Beyond the 'Angelina Jolie Effect' to Address Cancer Disparities

A "local heroes effect" can better reach communities of color

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Transitioning Cancer Survivors Away From Oncologic Care

It's time for a new model of care

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False-Positive Mammograms May Indicate Higher Breast Cancer Risk in the Future

Swedish cohort study shows a 61% increased risk over 20 years

ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.

Antibody-Drug Conjugate Improves PFS in Pretreated Breast, Lung Cancers

Still some unanswered questions about benefit over other drug regimens, expert says

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Suzanne Somers' Legacy Tainted by Celebrity Medical Misinformation

The actress harnessed the power of traditional media like social media influencers do today

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Suzanne Somers Dies; FDA Plans to Ban Hair Relaxers; Health Worker Minimum Wage

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Study Validates Accuracy of PREDICT Prognostication Tool in Breast Cancer

Findings suggest it's a suitable decision aid for U.S. oncologists and patients

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Hair Relaxers' Cancer Risk; Genetic Test Aids Rural Care; Drug Negotiation Fallout?

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Primary Care Intervention Improved Follow-Up of Abnormal Cancer Screening Results

Follow-up testing within 120 days was improved with EHR reminders, patient outreach, navigation

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HER3-Targeted Drug Active in Advanced/Metastatic Breast Cancer

Durable responses across all three major subtypes of breast cancer

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Chemo Shortage: 'Paycheck to Paycheck'; Cancer Blood Test Shines; Struggling to Live

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Hypofractionated RT for Breast Cancer Post-Mastectomy as Effective as Standard RT

Randomized trial a "game changer" for patients who have implant-based reconstruction, expert says

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In BRCA Breast Cancer, Prophylactic Salpingo-Oophorectomy Tied to Better Survival

PSO should be performed early, particularly for those with the BRCA1 variant, researchers say

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New Insight Into Hyperglycemia Risk With PI3K Inhibitor for Breast Cancer

Significantly more common in community setting, predicted by high baseline HbA1c

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

Cancer Drug Shortages for Kids; Pharma Agrees to Price Talks; Catch-Up on Screening

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

TikTok Dinged for Misinformation; BRCA Risk Overestimated; Cheers for Oncology

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Ultrasound May Help Early Breast Cancer Patients Avoid SLNB

No axillary surgery matches SLNB for patients with a negative ultrasound of axillary lymph nodes

Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

Cisplatin Shortage Eases; Air Pollution Linked to Breast Cancer; Pap Test Confusion

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

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Opt-Out Strategy Fails to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Completion Rates

Opt-out vs opt-in approach also resulted in more canceled referrals, increasing burden for staff

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Microdevices for Glioma; Cervical Adenocarcinoma Test; Language Gaps and Cancer Care

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Global Incidence of Early-Onset Cancer Has Surged Since 1990

Early-onset breast cancer has highest incidence and mortality rates

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Patient Develops Inflamed Rash After Double Mastectomy

Incision sites were itchy, painful, red, and oozing and were not showing signs of healing

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

Prayer to Cure Cancer; Exercise for Sexual Dysfunction; Carb Intake and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Does Cancer Screening Actually Extend Lives?

A series of articles look at whether the benefits for the few warrant the harms for the many

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In a Golden Age of Cancer Care, PBMs Are Holding Us Back

We must stop predatory and destructive behaviors

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AI-Backed Mammography Keeps Up With Docs for Cancer Detection

But can AI capture relevant biological features of detected lesions?

Multi-Cancer Early Detection: 20th-Century Fiction Becomes Reality

These tests could soon become a valuable addition to current cancer screening tools

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PPIs Linked to Worse Outcomes With Widely Used Breast Cancer Drug

Concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors with palbociclib associated with shorter survival

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

Psychedelics for Cancer Stress; Sweet Anticancer Plan; Obesity and Ovarian Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

New CMS Coding Shortchanges Natural-Tissue Breast Reconstruction

Elisabeth Potter, MD, on the negative effect on women with breast cancer and their surgeons

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PET-CT Superior to Conventional Scans for Spotting Distant Breast Cancer Mets

Study shows twice as many locally advanced patients upstaged with PET-CT vs conventional staging

MRI images of stage I breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Varies by Molecular Subtype

Korean study suggests need for individualized surveillance, optimized use of breast MRI

ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.

Breast Cancer Drugs May Weaken Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs

Survivors on aromatase inhibitors lost significantly less weight

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Early Invasive Breast Cancer Now Leaves Mostly Long-Term Survivors

Mortality risk has decreased substantially since the 1990s

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