Systematic review of post-traumatic growth in 6382 breast cancer patients
Post-traumatic growth is common among breast cancer survivors and linked to better coping
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines post-traumatic growth (PTG) among 6382 breast cancer patients. The authors synthesize evid…
A large review finds post-traumatic growth is nearly universal in breast cancer survivors and connects to lower distress and stronger resili…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of axillary staging in node-positive breast cancer patients
Sentinel Node Biopsy Shows Similar Survival to Axillary Dissection in Breast Cancer
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated sentinel lymph node biopsy versus targeted axillary dissection in node-positive breast ca…
A meta-analysis of 2,849 patients found that sentinel lymph node biopsy offered similar overall survival to targeted axillary dissection for…
Network meta-analysis shows exercise interventions improve cognitive function in breast cancer patients
Mind-body exercise beats aerobic work for brain fog in breast cancer
This network meta-analysis evaluated exercise interventions for patients with breast cancer. The authors synthesized data from 1440 particip…
New research shows mind-body exercise clears brain fog better than running or walking for breast cancer patients.
In-person group sessions boost fruit/vegetable intake in Latina breast cancer survivors
In-Person Sessions Boost Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
This randomized factorial trial in 167 Latina breast cancer survivors found that in-person group sessions increased daily fruit/vegetable in…
In-person group sessions helped Latina breast cancer survivors eat more fruits and vegetables, while the control group's intake dropped shar…
Higher shoulder joint radiation dose linked to worse arm morbidity in breast cancer patients with SLN macrometastases
High radiation doses to the shoulder may cause long-term arm pain in breast cancer patients
This randomized trial evaluated 868 patients with breast cancer and 1-2 sentinel lymph node macrometastases in a Swedish setting. Higher nea…
New data shows that higher radiation doses near the shoulder joint can lead to lasting arm pain and stiffness in breast cancer survivors
Contrast-enhanced mammography reduces costs per QALY in breast cancer screening recalls compared to conventional imaging
Contrast-enhanced mammography may cut costs for breast cancer screening
This RCT evaluated women recalled from breast cancer screening in a hospital setting. Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) as the primary too…
Using contrast-enhanced mammography as the first test for women recalled from screening could lower imaging costs without harming quality of…
Systematic review finds inconclusive links between pregnancy factors and breast cancer risk in daughters
Pregnancy factors linked to breast cancer risk in daughters remain uncertain
This meta-analysis evaluated associations between maternal and paternal age, gestational age, twin status, and maternal preeclampsia with br…
A large review of fifty-two studies found inconclusive links between pregnancy factors and breast cancer risk in daughters.
Network meta-analysis compares exercise modalities for quality of life in breast cancer survivors
Different types of exercise improve life for breast cancer survivors
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated various exercise modalities for improving quality of life in breast cancer surviv…
Many forms of physical activity, from Tai Chi to yoga, help breast cancer survivors feel better and improve their quality of life.
Case report and literature review of severe adverse reactions following pucotenlimab treatment
New drug treatment linked to severe neurological reactions
This case report and literature review describes severe adverse reactions following treatment with pucotenlimab in a patient with advanced b…
A single patient facing advanced breast cancer experienced life-threatening neurological symptoms after receiving the drug pucotenlimab.
Radiomics features predict equivocal HER2 status in breast cancer patients with high accuracy
New mammography tool may predict hard to read breast cancer results
This cohort study evaluated intra- and peritumoral radiomics features of contrast-enhanced mammography in 131 breast cancer patients with eq…
A new mammography tool may help women with borderline breast cancer results avoid extra biopsies.
System-level barriers linked to delays and poorer survival in 1,100 women with primary breast cancer
Distance and cost drive higher breast cancer death rates
This retrospective cohort study examined 1,100 women diagnosed with primary breast cancer using hospital records and administrative database…
New data shows travel distance and cost delay care and raise death rates for rural women facing breast cancer.
Integrated Nomogram Combines Habitat Analysis and Radiomics to Predict Ki-67 in Breast Cancer
New tool predicts breast cancer growth without surgery
This retrospective cohort study of 288 women with breast cancer developed a nomogram integrating habitat analysis, ultrasound radiomics, and…
Doctors can now predict how fast a breast tumor is growing using only an ultrasound, offering a non-invasive way to guide treatment without …