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Breast Cancer News & Features

Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Emerging New Data

January 17, 2020

[Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy] In this report, the researchers review the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer and specifically shed light on advances in immunotherapy and newly approved drugs for this challenging-to-manage disease.

More Education Needed on Breast Density and Screening Choices

January 13, 2020

Women largely do not know breast density ups risk for breast cancer even in U.S. states with notification.

Dense Breast Notifications May Not Be Having Intended Impact

January 7, 2020

Few differences seen between women residing in states that require notifications and those who do not.

Deep Learning Model Predicts Future Breast Cancer Risk

January 3, 2020

False-negative rate lower for age-adjusted deep learning risk score versus density-based models.

RT for DCIS Ups Mortality Risk in Invasive Second Breast Cancer

January 3, 2020

Rates of mortality for invasive second breast cancer higher in those with prior radiotherapy for DCIS.

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