Counseling Regarding Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Lacking, Yet Many Still Undergo BLM
Many women with breast cancer with genetic VUS undergo testing and bilateral mastectomy (BLM) without ever receiving genetic counseling.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Fat Grafting May Lead to Better Outcomes in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
Fat grafting provides benefits to women with breast cancer considering their options for postmastectomy breast reconstruction, even though this study shows that patient-reported outcomes are similar among women who did and did not undergo the procedure.
Novel 3D Marker Reduces Radiation, Improves Cosmesis in Breast Conserving Surgery
Two recent studies examined the benefits of using a 3D bioabsorbable marker to indicate the tumor bed in women with breast cancer who underwent breast conserving surgery (BCS).
Cancer Risks for BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers Determined by Age, Family History, Mutation Location
Risk assessment study for carriers of the BRCA1/2 mutation identified the factors that influence their risk of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or contralateral breast cancer.
Aspirin Use May Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Women with Diabetes
Regular aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer among women with diabetes, a recent study from Taiwan has shown.
Taxane-based Chemotherapy May Diminish Balance, Gait in Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer survivors who received taxane-based chemotherapy for their disease are at increased risk for falls due to CIPN and treatment-associated effects on balance and gait.
Adding Pertuzumab to Adjuvant Therapy Is Beneficial for Some Women with Early Breast Cancer
Adding a second HER2-blocker to standard care therapy after surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer may be modestly beneficial for some women.
Nurse-Led Psychological Intervention Beneficial in Breast Cancer
Participants with high risk of depression reported lower mood disturbance, anxiety, depression following intervention.
Tai Chi Effective, Affordable Alternative to CBT-I for Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Tai chi is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) for the treatment of insomnia in breast cancer survivors.
Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Even a small glass of wine each day can increase the odds of both premenopausal and postmenopausal breast cancer, evidence suggests.
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