Breast Cancer
News
Outcomes similar for concurrent versus sequential treatment in HER2-positive breast cancers
Long-term results of a phase 3 trial indicate that concurrent FEC, paclitaxel and trastuzumab is not warranted, investigators say.
Article
Breast Implant Rupture After Radiation
Although rare, new research shows rupture of an implant due to breast cancer care should be considered. ...
Conference Coverage
Trio of biosimilars have good showing
CHICAGO – Biosimilars for three widely used oncology drugs showed efficacy and safety similar to those of the reference products in lung cancer...
Article
Could High BMI Reduce Premenopausal Breast Cancer Risk?
A meta-analysis from the Premenopausal Breast Cancer Collaborative Group investigated the relationship between high body fat and...
Clinical Topics & News
Predicting Platinum Efficacy
Can certain prognostic biomarkers predict treatment efficacy in patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy for metastatic triple...
Clinical Topics & News
Patient Knowledge of and Barriers to Breast, Colon, and Cervical Cancer Screenings: A Cross-Sectional Survey of TRICARE Beneficiaries
TRICARE Prime beneficiaries view cancer screening as important for overall health but may need more frequent scheduling reminders, education, and...
Article
FDA Approves Patient-Assisted Mammography
FDA clears new digital mammography system that allows the patient to have some say on the amount of pressure that is applied during an exam...
Conference Coverage
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Chemoprevention Use Among VA Primary Care
Abstract 11: 2017 AVAHO Meeting
Article
Women Living Longer With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Research shows that the relative survival rate of women with metastatic breast cancer has doubled.
Article
Advances in Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer
Recent clinical trials have provided additional first-line therapeutic treatment options that improve overall survival and progression-free...
