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October 13, 2022
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Invasive breast cancer rates decline over time among childhood cancer survivors

Invasive breast cancer rates decline over time among childhood cancer survivors

Invasive breast cancer rates declined modestly during the past 30 years among childhood cancer survivors, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.

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October 13, 2022
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Data show ‘critical need’ for universal genetic testing of patients with breast cancer

Data show ‘critical need’ for universal genetic testing of patients with breast cancer

Universal germline genetic testing benefited patients with breast cancer and their physicians in implementing effective precision treatments and personalized disease management, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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October 13, 2022
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Top in hem/onc: Assisted reproductive tech and cancer risk; disparities in breast cancer

Top in hem/onc: Assisted reproductive tech and cancer risk; disparities in breast cancer

The number of children conceived via assisted reproductive technology is increasing globally, and research suggests that these children may have a higher risk for childhood cancer.

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October 12, 2022
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FDA grants priority review to Trodelvy for pretreated metastatic breast cancer

FDA grants priority review to Trodelvy for pretreated metastatic breast cancer

The FDA granted priority review to sacituzumab govitecan-hziy for treatment of certain patients with advanced breast cancer.

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October 10, 2022
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Patients with inflammatory breast cancer at high risk for brain metastases

Patients with inflammatory breast cancer at high risk for brain metastases

Patients with inflammatory breast cancer exhibited higher risk for central nervous system metastasis, according to study results published in Cancer.

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October 06, 2022
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VIDEO: Impact of dietary interventions on breast cancer outcomes

VIDEO: Impact of dietary interventions on breast cancer outcomes

Halle Moore, MD, spoke with Healio about three presentations from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, each of which investigated dietary interventions and the impact on patient outcomes.

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October 06, 2022
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Top in hem/onc: Sugar-sweetened beverages and cancer risk; disparities in breast cancer

Top in hem/onc: Sugar-sweetened beverages and cancer risk; disparities in breast cancer

Individuals who drank two or more sugar-sweetened beverages daily had a 5% increased risk for mortality from kidney or colorectal cancers compared with those who did not drink any sugar-sweetened beverages, data show.

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October 06, 2022
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Fertility preservation not associated with risk for breast cancer recurrence

Fertility preservation not associated with risk for breast cancer recurrence

Fertility preservation did not appear associated with an increased risk for breast cancer recurrence or disease-specific mortality among a cohort of young women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to study results.

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October 04, 2022
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‘Socially vulnerable’ locations have lower cancer screening rates

‘Socially vulnerable’ locations have lower cancer screening rates

U.S. counties considered more socioeconomically vulnerable had cancer screening rates below federally recommended guidelines, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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October 04, 2022
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63% of young women with cancer experience sexual dysfunction

63% of young women with cancer experience sexual dysfunction

Compared with young women in the general population, those with a cancer diagnosis were more likely to report sexual dysfunction, according to a population-based, cross-sectional study.

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