Oncology/Hematology

Breast Cancer

More in Breast Cancer

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

Jun 26, 2023
A photo of a PET-CT scanning machine.
Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Varies by Molecular Subtype

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

Jun 21, 2023
MRI images of stage I breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Drugs May Weaken Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs

Survivors on aromatase inhibitors lost significantly less weight

Jun 18, 2023
ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.
Early Invasive Breast Cancer Now Leaves Mostly Long-Term Survivors

Mortality risk has decreased substantially since the 1990s

Jun 15, 2023
A photo of a woman with a scar from breast cancer surgery waxing her surfboard on the beach.
Pushback on Price Negotiation; Genetic Testing Lags; More Foreign Help for Shortages

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jun 15, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Breast Ultrasound Recs May Not Be Targeting the Right Women

It's not just dense breasts that matter, researchers say

Jun 12, 2023
 A photo of a woman receiving a breast ultrasound.
Drug Shortage Worsens; AI, 3D Printing Potential Grows; Cancer's Effect on Function

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jun 08, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
How Vax Skeptics Sow Doubt; Gun Death Every 11 Minutes; 90210 Star's Cancer Spreads

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 08, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Studies Question Role of CDK4/6 Inhibitors in First-Line Advanced Breast Cancer

No PFS, OS benefit with first-line versus second-line CDK4/6 inhibition, more toxicity, cost

Jun 07, 2023
ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.
How a Medical Recoding May Limit Cancer Patients’ Options for Breast Reconstruction

Many believe this would restrict women's options for surgery

Jun 04, 2023
A computer rendering of a female torso with the DIEP flap location highlighted.
Chemo-Free Approach Works in Subset of Patients With HER2+ Early Breast Cancer

Impressive 3-year invasive DFS seen with adaptive response strategy using FDG-PET

Jun 03, 2023
ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.
Burnout: The Musical; Debt Ceiling May Stymie Research; Diet's 'Powerful Ability'

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jun 02, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
CDK4/6 Extends Reach Into Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Addition of ribociclib to endocrine therapy boosts disease-free survival in high-risk disease

Jun 02, 2023
ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.
Opinion
What Our Patients With Dense Breasts Deserve to Know

More research is key before the Task Force can offer evidence-based recommendations

May 25, 2023
 A photo of a radiologist pointing at dense breast tissue on a mammogram
More in Breast Cancer

Continuing Medical Education