Breast Cancer
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Circulating Tumor DNA Hints at BC Recurrence Risk
Despite suggestive results, researchers say it’s too early to use ctDNA for adjuvant decisions in early, high-risk breast cancer.
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Greater Transparency of Oncologists’ Pharma Relationships Needed
Reducing industry payments to hematologists and oncologists could benefit patients, say experts.
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Could an EHR Nudge Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies?
The reminder system reduced the rate of sentinel lymph node biopsies in older women with early-stage breast cancer.
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New Canadian BC Guidelines Emphasize Personal Choice
The guidelines stem from a review of more than 165 recent randomized controlled trials, observational studies, mathematical models, and other data...
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Should Cancer Trial Eligibility Become More Inclusive?
A new study highlights the potential benefits of broadening eligibility criteria for clinical trials.
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Weight Loss Drugs Cut Cancer Risk in Diabetes Patients
Researchers examine electronic health records of patients who had type 2 diabetes, no prior diagnosis of obesity-related cancers, and had been...
Conference Coverage
Clinical Controversy: Standard Dose or Baby TAM for Breast Cancer Prevention?
Docs debate which dose of tamoxifen is best for reducing breast cancer risk at the ESMO Breast Cancer Congress.
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Urticaria Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Researchers compare the incident cancer risk between patients with urticaria and the general population using data from Danish healthcare...
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Time Warp: Fax Machines Still Common in Oncology Practice. Why?
Oncologists are among the many specialists across the country at the mercy of telecopiers.
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Oncology Mergers Are on the Rise. How Can Independent Practices Survive?
The number of community practices acquired by hospitals nearly tripled from 2010 to 2020, according to a report from COA.
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Doctors Endorsing Products on X May Not Disclose Company Ties
Researchers review posts by physicians on X, looking for key words that might indicate that the posts were intended as endorsements of a product...