New suspicious lesions on breast MRI in neoadjuvant therapy
New suspicious findings occurred in 5.5% of breast MRI examinations performed to monitor response to neoadjuvant therapy; none of these new lesions were malignant
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Triggering tumor antiviral immune response in triple negative breast cancer
HOUSTON – (Jan. 14, 2021) – Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered how therapeutics targeting RNA splicing can
Read moreTool that predicts if chemotherapy will produce debilitating side effects in older adults
This easy-to-use risk assessment tool provides oncologists and patients with an individualized report on the likelihood of severe chemotherapy side effects for elderly patients with early-stage breast cancer
Read moreInpatient mammograms can reduce disparities in breast cancer screening rates
A targeted intervention providing mammograms to hospitalized Medicaid patients can help patients complete overdue breast cancer screening
Read moreNew research in JNCCN highlights dangerous disparities for life-saving cancer screening
Study finds more work is needed to enhance adherence to recommended cancer screening in Canada.
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UTSW Researchers Identify New Gene Involved in Breast Cancer Growth
DALLAS – Jan. 12, 2021 – A team of UT Southwestern researchers has identified a gene involved in the growth of breast cancer, a finding that could lead to potential new targets for treatment.
Read moreStudy finds Dense Breast Notification legislation has not met all desired goals
(Boston)–Little previous research has examined the effects of Dense Breast Notifications (DBNs), but a new study suggests the legislatively required
Read moreOncotarget: HIV +/- patients with lymphoma as a predictor of outcome & tumor proliferation
The Oncotarget author’s hypothesis is that ADC values will inversely correlate with Ki-67 expression and that tumors with higher ADC values above the median will have improved OS and PFS
Read moreOncotarget: PD-1/PD-L1 expression in anal squamous intraepithelial lesions
Dr. Margot Bucau from The Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard said, ‘Anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) is the precursor lesion for anal squamous cell carcinomas (ASCC)’
Read moreOncotarget: Targeted lymphodepletion with a CD45-directed antibody radioconjugate
“Here the Oncotarget authors describe the results of preclinical studies with an anti-mouse CD45 antibody 30F11”
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Common drug may protect hearts from damage caused by breast cancer chemotherapy
New research from UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) shows statins, commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, may also protect the heart from damaging side-effects of early breast cancer treatment.
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More women embracing ‘going flat’ after mastectomy
A growing number of women forgoing reconstruction after a mastectomy say they’re satisfied with their choice, even as some did not feel supported by their physician, according to a study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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