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October 09, 2024
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MS linked to greater risk for certain cancers

MS linked to greater risk for certain cancers

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.

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October 09, 2024
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Cancer clinical trials commonly use ‘two most inaccurate’ tests to measure kidney function

Cancer clinical trials commonly use ‘two most inaccurate’ tests to measure kidney function

Most cancer clinical trials use inaccurate tests to evaluate kidney function when determining participant eligibility, according to results of a cross-sectional study.

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October 09, 2024
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‘Comprehensive training’ needed to eliminate cancer care barriers for transgender individuals

‘Comprehensive training’ needed to eliminate cancer care barriers for transgender individuals

Self-identifying transgender individuals assigned female at birth face three key barriers when seeking care for breast or gynecologic cancers, according to results of a qualitative study published in JAMA Network Open.

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October 07, 2024
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Poor hot flash documentation in primary care setting leaves many midlife women untreated

Poor hot flash documentation in primary care setting leaves many midlife women untreated

Many postmenopausal women self-reported moderate or higher vasomotor symptoms in the primary care setting but remained untreated due to lack of electronic health record documentation, researchers reported.

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October 05, 2024
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: New insights into lymphedema, genetic testing and AI

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: New insights into lymphedema, genetic testing and AI

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every October.

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October 04, 2024
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Delivery of inpatient cancer care varies greatly based on housing status

Delivery of inpatient cancer care varies greatly based on housing status

Inpatient management of people with cancer varied considerably based on their housing status, according to results of a cross-sectional study.

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October 02, 2024
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AI model predicts which ductal carcinoma in situ may progress to deadly breast cancer

AI model predicts which ductal carcinoma in situ may progress to deadly breast cancer

Researchers have developed an AI model capable of using an inexpensive, easy-to-obtain chromatin image to determine the stage of ductal carcinoma.

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October 01, 2024
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VIDEO: Breastfeeding appears safe after breast cancer diagnosis

VIDEO: Breastfeeding appears safe after breast cancer diagnosis

Breastfeeding appeared safe in women with hormone receptor–positive early breast cancer who temporarily interrupted treatment to attempt pregnancy, according to results from the POSITIVE trial presented at ESMO Congress.

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September 30, 2024
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Shorter course of radiation after mastectomy does not compromise breast reconstruction

Shorter course of radiation after mastectomy does not compromise breast reconstruction

Women who want breast reconstruction after mastectomy can undergo a shorter radiation therapy regimen without significantly increasing their risk for complications, according to results of a randomized phase 3 trial.

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September 25, 2024
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Benefits of adjuvant radiotherapy for early breast cancer last a decade

Benefits of adjuvant radiotherapy for early breast cancer last a decade

Adjuvant radiotherapy reduced risk for local recurrence for a decade among women with early breast cancer who underwent breast-conserving surgery, results of a randomized phase 3 trial showed.

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