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Lymphedema Risk No Higher With 3-Week RT Regimen in Early Breast Cancer

"Nodal radiotherapy for breast cancer no longer needs 5 weeks," researcher says

Sep 17, 2024
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FDA Expands Approval of Ribociclib to Early Breast Cancer

Broad indication doubles the number of patients eligible for adjuvant CDK4/6 inhibition

Sep 17, 2024
FDA APPROVED ribociclib (Kisqali) over a computer rendering of breast cancer.
Survival Win for Pembrolizumab in Early Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Absolute difference of 4.9% at 5 years, including a benefit for patients who did not achieve pCR

Sep 17, 2024
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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis May Reduce Development of Advanced Cancers

Retrospective study suggests benefits over digital mammography

Sep 17, 2024
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Another Win for Antibody-Drug Conjugate in HER2+ Breast Cancer With Brain Mets

Second-line T-DXd best option in patients with and without intracranial activity, experts says

Sep 14, 2024
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Screening After False Positive Mammograms; RSV Vaccination and Hospitalization

Also in TTHealthWatch: time from approval to reimbursement for new drugs

Sep 14, 2024
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Cancer Diagnoses Still Lagging; Cancer and Family Health; New Type of Lung Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 12, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
No Cellphone, Brain Cancer Link; Testosterone Paradox; Breast Density and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 05, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
False-Positive Mammograms May Discourage Subsequent Screenings

Recommendations for short-interval follow-up or biopsy likely a factor

Sep 02, 2024
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Opinion
Your Patient Has Been Dealt a Hand With Four ACEs. What Now?

In cancer survivorship, we must address patients' psychological wellness

Aug 30, 2024
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Benefits of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Breast Cancer Extend Beyond TNBC

Meta-analysis shows ICIs also improved pCR rates in HR-positive/HER2-negative disease

Aug 29, 2024
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Adding MRI to DBT Screening in Women With Dense Breasts May Avert More Cancer Deaths

But benefit in modeling study accompanied by more false-positive biopsy recommendations

Aug 26, 2024
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More Support for Early Detection; Cancer in Men Rising; Diet Drives Colon Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 16, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
'SNL' Alum's Inoperable Cancer; Viral Toddler Checkup; Rocket Fuel Chemical in Food

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Aug 16, 2024
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