Breast Cancer

Hypo-fractionated ablative liver radiotherapy is a safe and well-tolerated modality for treating metastatic breast cancer, with excellent local control. Metastasis in breast cancer frequently involves the lungs, bones, and liver. Advancement in the field of radiologic imaging has allowed for the identification of limited metastatic disease in cancer patients. This retrospective cohort described hypo-fractionated liver...

Breast cancer survivors face an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. This study analyzes how this elevated risk is distributed geographically and economically.  Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Among older breast cancer survivors, it exceeds breast cancer as a cause of death, and breast cancer survivors...

Native American and Alaskan Native populations face many health disparities, including breast cancer mortality. This article summarizes how these disparities have evolved over time and how they persist in screening and overall outcomes. Although mortality and incidence rates for breast cancer have declined for many racial groups, they have remained constant for American Indian and...

This review examines tumor biology, genetics, physical and lifestyle variables, hormone metabolism, and therapeutic obstacles that contribute to African American women’s increased rate of triple-negative breast cancer. It emphasizes the need for more research and better oncology care for African American women. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype that accounts for 20% of...

A recent study explores the barriers to breast and cervical cancer screening and potential interventions to increase participation among women in opioid substitution treatment, shedding light on the unique challenges these women face in accessing regular breast and cervical cancer screenings. Women with current or past drug use are at greater risk of poor outcomes...

A systematic review investigated the relationship between dairy product consumption and breast cancer risk, which remains a subject of controversy in the medical field. The review concluded that, in most studies, dairy intake was inversely associated with the risk of breast cancer. Dairy consumption was found to be inversely associated with the risk of developing...

Automation bias seen for radiologists reading mammograms with aid of artificial intelligence system. Radiologists with all levels of experience reading mammograms are prone to automation bias when supported with an artificial intelligence (AI) system, according to a study published online May 2 in Radiology. Thomas Dratsch, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Cologne in Germany, and...

The late stage of breast cancer at initial diagnosis in patients with cardio-metabolic comorbidities may be partially explained by underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. Comorbidities have been linked to later stages of breast cancer at the time of diagnosis. The role of biological mechanisms as a contributing factor is unclear. Existing research on the association between cancer...

The standard follow-up protocol for treated breast cancer patients continues to be the recommended and currently relevant surveillance strategy. Breast cancer patients who undergo surgery and adjuvant therapy require follow-up to detect recurrent disease or any long-term complications and improve their survival and outcomes. The standard follow-up protocol in these patients is based on studies...