Breast Cancer News

Hypofractionated radiation therapy after breast cancer surgery significantly reduced risk for adverse events and improved quality of life compared with a conventional radiation therapy schedule, according to study results.

People with cancer had more than double the risk for COVID-19 mortality than the general population, according to study results.

Women with breast cancer who began an aerobic exercise program at the start of chemotherapy self-reported improved cognitive function and quality of life, according to results of a randomized trial.

The addition of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy to neoadjuvant chemotherapy improved pathologic complete response and EFS for certain patients with early-stage breast cancer, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The use of chatbot tools may be a valuable part of health management strategies to improve access to cancer genetic services, according to study results.

Using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system device to prevent pregnancy increased risk for breast cancer among women living in Denmark aged 15 to 49 years, according to a research letter published in JAMA.

Stage at diagnosis and survival among younger individuals with cancer varied considerably by race, according to a retrospective cohort study.

Innovative dosing strategies are warranted to improve the well-being of individuals with metastatic breast cancer, according to a patient advocate-led study published in JCO Oncology Practice.

The FDA approved inavolisib as part of combination therapy for certain adults with breast cancer.

People with MS had an increased risk for bladder, brain and cervical cancers compared with people without MS, according to a new study in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.