April 25, 2025

Omission of Endocrine Therapy in Estrogen Receptor–Low, Early-Stage Breast Cancer

In a study reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Choong et al looked at whether the omission of endocrine therapy in patients with estrogen receptor–low (1%–10% on immunohistochemistry), early...

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April 24, 2025

Raising Awareness of Inflammatory Breast Cancer

In late January 2013, while playing with my young son, I noticed my left breast seemed slightly larger than my right breast. Although, at the time, I had no idea this type of swelling is a hallmark of...

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April 18, 2025

CAP Issues New and Updated Cancer Protocols

New protocols for endocrine tumors and updated existing protocols for breast cancer diagnoses are now available from the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

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April 17, 2025

Poor Agreement Reported Among Diagnostic Tests for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema

There appears to be low to moderate agreement among various diagnostic tests for breast cancer–related lymphedema.

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April 17, 2025

Renowned Breast Cancer Physician-Scientist Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, to Lead Women’s Cancers Program at City of Hope

She will lead and enhance women’s cancers research and clinical care across the enterprise, expand clinical trials and translational research, and standardize cancer care to achieve superior patient o...

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April 07, 2025

Radiation Therapy: Hypofractionation vs Conventional Fractionation in Patients With Breast Cancer Planning Breast Reconstruction

Postmastectomy radiation therapy may be significantly shortened for many patients planning breast reconstruction, according to data from a large phase III trial (RT CHARM, Alliance A221505).1 Investig...

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April 04, 2025

Discussing Breast Density With Patients Following the FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act Mandate

A recent report provided a concise, evidence-based summary to help clinicians discuss information regarding breast density and implement shared decision-making with patients following the U.S. Food an...

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April 02, 2025

Breast Shrinkage Following Breast-Conserving Therapy

“Our findings suggest that women undergoing [breast-conserving therapy/radiation therapy] may lose approximately 20% of breast volume within 1 year, with continued reductions through 5 years.”

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March 10, 2023

Four Leading UPMC/Pitt Scientists Receive Funding for Research in Breast Cancer

UMPC Hillman Cancer Center researchers receive significant funding from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to support investigations aiming to improve cancer screening and enhance HER2 therapy.

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