Breast Cancer News

Since 2008, the rate of bilateral mastectomy among patients with early-stage breast cancer increased, decreased and finally stabilized with similar rates in 2020 as 2008, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

Race and geographic location appeared significantly associated with increased risk for treatment delays among women with breast cancer in North Carolina, according to results of a retrospective study published in Cancer.

The risk for suicide remains elevated among individuals diagnosed with cancer compared with the general population, despite a downward trend over the last 2 decades, a recent study found.

In a scientific statement, the American Heart Association issued guidance on the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of cancer therapy-induced hypertension.

Patients who have been diagnosed with cancer value interventions that address their mental and emotional well-being, according to results of a survey study.

A study conducted at University of Pennsylvania’s Abramson Cancer Center has revealed possible drivers of recurrence in breast and ovarian tumors with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations.

Black and Hispanic patients with cancer and caregivers appeared more likely than their white counterparts to report at least one negative care experience, according to study results.

Female breast cancer survivors had a 60% lower risk for death if they engaged in active or moderate physical activity vs. insufficient activity, according to results of a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Women with early-stage breast cancer who achieve pathologic complete response with neoadjuvant systemic chemotherapy may safely omit surgery with a low likelihood of disease recurrence, according to phase 2 study results.

A regimen of fulvestrant plus capivasertib may be effective in a subset of patients with breast cancer, according to results from the CAPItello-291 trial presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.