Author(s): Maria Roberts, PharmD, Angie Oster, PharmD From: pharmacytimes.com Key Takeaways Breast cancer incidence is rising, with invasive ductal carcinoma as the most common type, necessitating personalized treatment plans based on tumor characteristics and staging. Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly influence breast cancer treatment adherence and outcomes, with digital and health literacy being major factors. Rates of breast cancer …
Freezing Tumors Could Be New Treatment for Low-Risk Breast Cancers
By: Alan Mozes From: healthday.com A first-of-its-kind study suggests that slow-growing breast cancers can be treated with a highly targeted tumor-freezing technique, eliminating the need for invasive surgery. Testing to date suggests that the technique is effective among women over 60 diagnosed with relatively low-risk breast cancer. “Cryoablation is a minimally invasive solution that destroys breast tumors safely, quickly and …