Recall Down, Cancer Detection Up With Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Researchers examined recall and cancer detection rates for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) versus digital mammography (DM).
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Herceptin Hylecta Approved for the Treatment of HER2-Overexpressing Breast Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Herceptin Hylecta (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer. Herceptin Hylecta is a combination of trastuzumab, an HER2/neu receptor antagonist, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase used to increase the dispersion and absorption of coadministered drugs when administered subcutaneously. The product contains the same active ingredient…
Pretreatment BMI Influences Weight Changes After Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Early-Onset Breast Cancer
Using a cohort of women from the POSH Study, researchers sought to determine risk factors for changes in weight among younger, premenopausal women receiving adjuvant chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer.
Internet-Based CBT Program Improves Management of Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
A randomized study sought to determine if an Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program focused on managing treatment-induced menopausal symptoms has the potential to help breast cancer survivors adhere to long-term endocrine therapy.
Negative Body Image Persists for Women Undergoing Risk-Reduction Mastectomy
A prospective study sought to measure levels of satisfaction at 1 year and at long term (6 to 20 years) after prophylactic RRM in women with no cancer diagnosis (bilateral mastectomy) and in those with a breast cancer diagnosis (contralateral mastectomy).
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial: Pre-Surgery Positron Emission Mammography in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
Clinical trial focusing on pre-surgery positron emission mammography. Pre-Surgery Positron Emission Mammography in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
Clinical Trial: A Breast Cancer Information Registry for Participants With Breast Cancer or Characteristics of Hereditary Breast Cancer (BCCR)
Clinical trial focusing on breast cancer information registry. A Breast Cancer Information Registry for Participants With Breast Cancer or Characteristics of Hereditary Breast Cancer (BCCR)
Clinical Trial: Changes in Breast Density and Breast Cancer Risk in Women With Breast Cancer and in Healthy Women
Clinical trial focusing on breast density and breast cancer risk. Changes in Breast Density and Breast Cancer Risk in Women With Breast Cancer and in Healthy Women
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