Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
A review of the results of the Pathways Heart Study, which sought to identify the link between a history of breast cancer treatment and cardiovascular risks in women.
Breast Cancer
Surgical Oncology NPs Streamline Care After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
NP-led initial visits following breast cancer diagnosis lead to earlier time to appointment and increased patient satisfaction.
Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Increased for Adult Cancer Survivors
Risk for CVD, heart failure, and stroke significantly increased after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors.
Healthy Plant-Based Diet May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Adherence to unhealthful plant-based diet linked to increased risk of ER+ breast cancer and lobular carcinoma.
Decreases in Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening From 2018 to 2020
The researchers found that after 4 years, there was a 6% decrease in past-year BC screening between 2018 and 2020 and an 11% decrease in CC screening.
FDA Clears Automated, Wearable 3D Breast Ultrasound Device
In 2 minutes, the portable ATUSA system automatically scans the entire breast volume and provides 3D visualization of the breast tissue.
Vitamin D Level, Race/Ethnicity Tied to Breast Cancer Risk
Sufficient circulating vitamin D concentration linked to lower risk for breast cancer in Hispanic/Latina women.
False-Positive Mammograms Found in Half of Women Screened Annually
Clinicians should continue to counsel patients that false-positive results are an expected outcome of screening mammography. Age and breast density should be factored in when deciding the frequency of screening for average-risk women.
Cryotherapy May Reduce Risk for Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer
Researchers sought to determine if use of cold mitts and slippers reduced the risk of CIPN in patients receiving taxane chemotherapy for breast cancer.
DermDx: Bluish Nodule on Breast
A 34-year-old woman presents to the office requesting removal of a nodule on her right breast. She states that the lesion has been present for several years and is not painful. Can you make the diagnosis?
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