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Atezolizumab Plus Carboplatin Boosts Survival in Metastatic TNBC

But editorialists note that with recent advances, "it is hard to justify" use of combination

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One in Five BRCA-Positive Breast Cancer Patients Able to Conceive

Disease-free survival comparable between patients who did and did not become pregnant

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Add-On Inavolisib Ups PFS in PIK3CA-Mutated Breast Cancer

Triplet therapy may surpass benefits of current "pretty active doublet" therapy, expert says

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Bispecific Antibody Combination Active in Metastatic HR+/HER2+ Breast Cancer

Two-thirds of patients progression free at 6 months with zanidatamab, palbociclib, fulvestrant

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Less-Frequent Surveillance Mammo Feasible in Older Breast Cancer Survivors

No difference for survival outcomes for annual versus around every 2 years

AI and Breast Cancer Screening; Cancer After Treatment for Sickle Cell

Also in TTHealthWatch: mail-in cervical cancer screening kits

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Bilateral Mastectomy Not Tied to Better Survival in BRCA1-Positive Breast Cancer

However, the surgery did reduce risk of contralateral breast cancer

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Is Omitting Radiation Therapy in Low-Risk Breast Cancer a Good IDEA?

Local recurrence rate of 1% at 5 years in women ages 50-69 with genomically low-risk disease

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Study Supports ADC as a New Option for Endocrine-Resistant Metastatic Breast Cancer

Datopotamab deruxtecan was safe and boosted quality of life

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Maintenance Pembrolizumab-Olaparib Fails to Boost Survival in TNBC

But better safety profile versus continued pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy

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Study 'Underscores' Value of Early Fertility Counseling for Breast Cancer Patients

Younger age, embryo/oocyte cryopreservation at diagnosis tied to an increased chance of pregnancy

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More Awareness Needed of Heart Events Tied to Breast Cancer Drugs, Experts Say

Myriad clinical manifestations of cardiotoxicity must be diagnosed, treated promptly

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Adding Immunotherapy to Neoadjuvant Chemo Boosts pCR in HR-Positive Breast Cancer

Promising early results with pembrolizumab, nivolumab but event-free survival data still pending

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No Benefit to Adjuvant-Only Immunotherapy in Early TNBC

Neoadjuvant administration of immunotherapy remains the preferred approach

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De-Escalating Breast Cancer Treatment Feasible After Response to Neoadjuvant Chemo

Study showed no increase in disease progression when omitting regional nodal irradiation

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Tucatinib Regimen Boosts PFS in Advanced HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Adding agent to T-DM1 resulted in 2-month progression-free survival improvement

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After Chemo, Breast Cancer Patient Develops Two Malignant Neoplasms

Be aware of the potential for secondary malignancy in relation to LCH diagnosis, researchers urge

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Breast Cancer Screening Frequency Makes a Big Survival Difference

Keeping those mammogram appointments is life-saving, study finds

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AI Model Can Predict Breast Cancer Risk Regardless of Patient's Race

Algorithm proved accurate where traditional risk models have failed, but needs more testing

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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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