ľֱ

OB/Gyn

Breast Cancer

More in Breast Cancer

False-Positive Mammograms May Discourage Subsequent Screenings

Recommendations for short-interval follow-up or biopsy likely a factor

Sep 02, 2024
A photo of mammography equipment.
Opinion
Your Patient Has Been Dealt a Hand With Four ACEs. What Now?

In cancer survivorship, we must address patients' psychological wellness

Aug 30, 2024
 A photo of a woman speaking to a female physician who his holding a clipboard.
Benefits of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Breast Cancer Extend Beyond TNBC

Meta-analysis shows ICIs also improved pCR rates in HR-positive/HER2-negative disease

Aug 29, 2024
A photo of a woman receiving chemotherapy.
Adding MRI to DBT Screening in Women With Dense Breasts May Avert More Cancer Deaths

But benefit in modeling study accompanied by more false-positive biopsy recommendations

Aug 26, 2024
A photo of a female radiologist positioning her female patient for digital breast tomosynthesis.
'SNL' Alum's Inoperable Cancer; Viral Toddler Checkup; Rocket Fuel Chemical in Food

Health news and commentary gathered by ľֱ staff

Aug 16, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Benefits of Adjuvant RT for Early Breast Cancer Limited to First 10 Years

A study's 30-year follow-up data provided no new insights into which patients benefit from RT

Aug 15, 2024
A photo of a woman receiving radiotherapy.
Study: Avoid Completion ALND for Abemaciclib Eligibility in Early Breast Cancer

Researchers suggest unfavorable risk-benefit ratio "disqualifies" it as a staging tool

Aug 09, 2024
A photo of surgeons performing axillary surgery.
Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimates

Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount

Aug 05, 2024
 A computer rendered cutaway of a colonoscopy.
New Firearm Injury Numbers; Another Indication for Semaglutide?

Also in TTHealthWatch: bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer

Aug 03, 2024
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Bilateral Mastectomy Reduces Contralateral Breast Cancer Risk, but Not Mortality

Findings question interpretation that contralateral cases represent a new primary tumor

Jul 29, 2024
 A computer rendering of a transparent female body with breast cancer highlighted.
EHR 'Nudge' Cut Low-Value Surgery Rates in Older Breast Cancer Patients

Intervention could help reduce overtreatment

Jul 17, 2024
A photo of surgeons performing axillary surgery.
When Better Informed, More Women in Their 40s Want to Hold Off on Mammograms

More than a third of women surveyed found information about overdiagnosis "surprising"

Jul 15, 2024
A photo of a female radiologist looking at a monitor displaying a mammogram.
Broader Use of Cryoablation for Early Breast Cancer?

High success rate, few adverse events in patients ineligible for initial trials

Jul 15, 2024
Close up photo of a cryoablation device.
More in Breast Cancer