Breast CAncer

Nurse Practitioner Role Improves Radiation Oncology Follow-Up Care, Patient Experience

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Publish Date September 29, 2020

A posttreatment program demonstrated that nurse practitioner-led follow-up visits can be an essential component of radiation therapy.

Recall of Specific Types of Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders Has Far-Reaching Impact on Patients With Breast Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date September 25, 2020

In Japan, insurance coverage for breast implantation is limited to procedures using Allergen-manufactured products.

Immunotherapy Plus Radiotherapy After Surgery Improves OS in Tumors With Brain Metastases, Study Finds

By

Rick Maffei

Publish Date September 23, 2020

Study found adding immunotherapy to radiotherapy significantly improved OS after definitive surgery for primary tumor in patients with brain metastasis.

Implementing, Evaluating a Survivorship Program for Patients With Recurrent Breast Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date September 17, 2020

The Healthy Outcomes for Positivity and Encouragement (HOPE) survivorship program offered nurse navigator-based coaching tailored to the unique needs of patients with recurrent breast cancer.

Can Earlier Mammographic Screenings Affect Mortality Rates?

By

Steve Fiorillo

Publish Date September 17, 2020

When should women begin getting mammograms? Guidance can vary based on an individual’s family history or other high-risk identifiers, but physicians advise that women get screened for breast cancer consistently by at least age 50. However, a recent study out of the United Kingdom suggests that starting breast cancer screenings earlier could have a large…

FDA: Efficacy, Safety Concerns With Breast Cancer Combo Therapy

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Publish Date September 14, 2020

Findings showed atezolizumab in combination with paclitaxel did not meet statistical significance for progression free survival and also demonstrated a negative trend in overall survival.

Navigation Strategies for Patients With Breast Cancer

By

Debra Mascarenhas, RN, BSN, CBCN

Publish Date September 12, 2020

The support of breast nurse navigators ensure patients have access to screening and treatment at early stages of disease to ensure optimal outcomes.

Neuropathy May Be Primary Cause of Upper Limb Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors, Study Finds

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date September 2, 2020

In this study, the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire was used to assess the impact of breast cancer treatment on the upper limb.

Care Delayed for Many U.S. Breast Cancer Patients Early in Pandemic

Publish Date August 25, 2020

Younger patients experienced more delays; otherwise, no differences seen by race, insurance type.

Survival Worse for Breast Cancers Secondary to Childhood Cancer

Publish Date August 27, 2020

Breast cancer-specific survival decreased for women previously treated with radiation for a primary cancer.