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ASCO Backs Routine ESR1 Testing for Certain Breast Cancers

Activity of elacestrant in EMERALD trial "provides strong signal" for guideline update

May 18, 2023
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Opinion
Proposed Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Are Good, but Not Enough

Specifics for older women, Black women, and those with dense breasts are needed

May 09, 2023
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USPSTF Plans Major Change to Breast Cancer Screening Recs

New draft recommendations propose biennial screening starting at age 40

May 09, 2023
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Bacterial Decolonization Reduces Severity of Acute Radiation Dermatitis

S. aureus plays a role in the development of this common condition

May 04, 2023
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Thriving After Cancer

Tara Sanft, MD, on how clinicians can support patients through difficult times

May 02, 2023
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Vit D and PD-1 Blockade; Low Implant-Related SCC Risk; Better Pay for Unused Meds

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Apr 28, 2023
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Opinion
It's Time for a Risk-Adapted Approach to Breast Cancer Screening

A race-based approach has the potential to address disparities in mortality

Apr 27, 2023
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Talc-Cancer Lawsuits on Hold; Diet & Prostate Cancer; Active Surveillance Deep Dive

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Apr 21, 2023
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Blood, Breast Cancer Survivors Stand Out for Heart Risks Over a Decade Later

Research suggests cancer-specific precision monitoring and risk stratification

Apr 19, 2023
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Many With Cancer Predisposition Diseases Unaware of Genetic Status

Moreover, a significant proportion do not qualify for genetic screening under current guidelines

Apr 19, 2023
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Taxane, Anthracycline Combo Most Effective in Reducing Breast Cancer Recurrence

Chemotherapy regimens with higher cumulative dose provide greatest benefit

Apr 14, 2023
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Precancerous Lesions in Donor Organs; Dire Cancer Drug Shortage; CVD Ups Cancer Risk

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Apr 14, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Bariatric Surgery May Eliminate Obesity-Related Breast Cancer Risk

Carcinogenic associations between obesity and cancer risk are reversible, study authors suggest

Apr 12, 2023
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Local Anesthesia Before Breast Cancer Surgery Improves OS in Randomized Trial

Intervention is inexpensive, easy to implement, researchers say

Apr 07, 2023
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