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People with breast cancer often have unmet emotional, financial needs

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By: Jennifer Byrne From: healio.com Many women with breast cancer struggle with unmet emotional or financial needs, according to research presented at American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. These challenges — revealed during an analysis of posts on the social media platform Reddit — persist during treatment and well into survivorship, findings of two poster presentations showed. A research team …

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Photoacoustic imaging technique reduces skin tone bias in breast cancer detection

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By: SPIE From: medicalxpress.com Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Traditional imaging methods, such as mammography, have limitations, especially for women with dense breast tissue. Photoacoustic imaging, which combines light and sound to create detailed images of breast tissue, offers a promising alternative. However, recent research has highlighted a significant …

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IBI354 Shows Efficacy and Safety in HER2+ and HER2-Low Advanced Breast Cancer

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Author: Jax DiEugenio From: onclive.com Key Takeaways IBI354 demonstrated significant efficacy in HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer, with ORRs of 67.8% and 41.8%, respectively. The phase 1 study included dose-escalation and dose-expansion phases, with no dose-limiting toxicities observed up to 18 mg/kg. The safety profile of IBI354 was favorable, with mild treatment-related adverse effects, including nausea and decreased blood cell …

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Thyroid Dysfunction is Common in Women With Breast Cancer Following Radiation Therapy

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By: Rob Dillard From: docwirenews.com Thyroid and parathyroid dysfunction is common among women with breast cancer (BC) following radiotherapy (RT), according to a study published in the Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal. “The current advances in (RT) have improved the outcome of breast cancer (BC) patients. Despite its therapeutic benefits, the iatrogenic toxicities of RT and its impact on BC survivors …

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IceCure’s cryoablation system for breast cancer treatment gains FDA panel support

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From: medicaldevice-network.com Based on the latest recommendation, the company anticipates receiving marketing authorisation for the system in the first quarter of 2025. IceCure Medical has received a favourable recommendation for its ‘ProSense’ Cryoablation System from the Medical Device Advisory Committee Panel of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Leveraging liquid nitrogen to target benign and malignant lesions, the ProSense …

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Research shows how even one faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene can fuel breast cancer

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By: Mark Gaige, Harvard Medical School From: medicalxpress.com People inherit two copies of each gene—one from each parent—an evolutionary fail-safe to ensure survival even when one of them doesn’t function. For cancer-suppressor genes like BRCA1, researchers have long hypothesized that a single healthy copy could still guard against tumor development. Yet women with one harmful BRCA1 mutation are far more …

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5 Things You Need to Know About Ports

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From: healthline.com For those who need frequent blood draws or IV (intravenous) treatments, a port can make it easier to access a vein and reduce the number of needle pricks you receive. Most of us are familiar with chemotherapy and radiation as common treatment options following a breast cancer diagnosis. But there are other aspects of treatment you may not have heard of, …

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MSU lab develops promising breast cancer model

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From: msu.edu A Michigan State University researcher’s new model for studying breast cancer could help scientists better understand why and where cancer metastasizes. Professor Eran Andrechek  who teaches in the MSU Department of Physiology, has been researching the E2F5 gene, of which little is known, and its role in the development of breast cancer. Based on findings from Andrechek’s lab, the loss of …

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Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Which is Best for You?

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From: healthline.com A lumpectomy preserves more of your breast compared to a mastectomy. But you can choose a mastectomy that removes the entire breast or preserves the nipple and areola. Lumpectomy and mastectomy procedures are both performed to remove breast cancer. While both are effective, they have different benefits and risks. A lumpectomy preserves the breast, while a mastectomy removes all of …