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Shorter Trastuzumab Treatment for HER2+ Breast Cancer Can Be as Effective, With Fewer Cardiac Side Effects
“The use of trastuzumab has been a major advance for women with HER2-positive breast cancer…
Multigene testing replacing BRCA tests for breast cancer risk, researcher says
The use of genetic tests aimed at detecting the presence of mutations in the BRCA1…
Scientists identify cause of resistance to breakthrough breast and ovarian cancer drug
Scientists have identified a mutation that gives cancer cells resistance to the breakthrough cancer treatment…
Study links breast cancer to the body’s internal clock
For years, doctors have associated the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations with an increased risk…
Osteoporosis drug could be used to treat aggressive form of breast cancer
Researchers in China have discovered that an enzyme called UGT8 drives the progression of basal-like…
Computers equal radiologists in assessing breast density and associated breast cancer risk
Automated breast-density evaluation was just as accurate in predicting women’s risk of breast cancer, found…
Obesity inhibits key cancer defense mechanism
Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and…
Pill for breast cancer diagnosis may outperform mammograms
As many as one in three women treated for breast cancer undergo unnecessary procedures, but…
Boosting physical activity among breast cancer patients
Physical activity is an effective way to help improve the many mental and physical side…
Targeted radiotherapy for breast cancer offers good quality of life and fewer side effects
Quality of life for women treated with a more targeted radiotherapy treatment – called accelerated…