FAPI PET/CT Shows Higher Sensitivity for Lymph Node Metastases in Breast Cancer
New PET scan spots breast cancer spread more accurately than standard tests
A single-center retrospective analysis of 69 women with suspected breast lesions found that [18F]AlF-NOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT had significantly h…
A new PET scan spots breast cancer spread far more accurately than standard imaging, helping doctors stage disease more precisely.
FDA Approves Perjeta (pertuzumab) for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
FDA approves new drug Perjeta for HER2-positive breast cancer.
The FDA approved Perjeta (pertuzumab) for use in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer an…
The FDA approved Perjeta (pertuzumab) for HER2-positive breast cancer. It is used with other drugs for metastatic, locally advanced, or earl…
Narrative review finds BRCA testing increased 7%-47% but gaps remain in breast cancer
Breast Cancer Gene Testing Grows, But Gaps Remain for Some Patients
This targeted literature review of 35 publications (32 studies) examines germline BRCA testing patterns in US breast cancer patients. It fin…
A review of 35 studies shows BRCA testing rates rose 7% to 47% over time, yet eligible patients with hormone-positive early breast cancer st…
Multimodal fusion model predicts pathological complete response in 262 breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy.
New MRI and Blood Test Combo Predicts Breast Cancer Treatment Success Early
This cohort study evaluated a multimodal fusion model integrating deep learning features from longitudinal DCE-MRI, peripheral blood inflamm…
A smart mix of early MRI scans and blood markers now predicts if breast cancer treatment will work, helping doctors personalize care sooner.
Taxane-Based and Long-Course Chemotherapy Linked to Higher Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Risk
New Data Links Chemo Drugs to Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer
In a retrospective cohort of 201 breast cancer patients at Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, taxane-based regimens, long-course chemotherapy, an…
Breast cancer patients on certain chemotherapy drugs face a higher risk of developing arm swelling after treatment ends.
Dried blood spot metabolomics shows promising breast cancer detection performance in 2,734 participants
Finger-Prick Test Spots Breast Cancer Early
This cohort study evaluated untargeted metabolomic profiling of dried blood spots for breast cancer detection among 2,734 participants (114 …
A new at-home style blood test can spot breast cancer with just a finger prick, offering hope for earlier detection without clinic visits.
Prognostic Nutritional Index and HALP Score Predict Lymph Node Metastasis in Breast Cancer
Low nutrition score predicts lymph node spread in breast cancer cases
This cohort study of 799 breast cancer patients found that 51.6% had lymph node metastasis (LNM). Lower HALP scores were significantly assoc…
A simple nutrition score predicts if breast cancer has spread to lymph nodes, helping doctors plan better care.
Software validation report shows single biomarkers often outperform panels for breast cancer diagnosis.
New Tool Finds the Tipping Point in Cancer Tests
This software validation report evaluates the TholdStormDX v0.0.1 tool across four diagnostic domains. Key findings indicate that for breast…
A new tool could help doctors decide exactly when a test result means cancer is likely — cutting down on missed cases and false alarms.
Ultrasound radiomics features aid preoperative differentiation of granulomatous lobular mastitis and breast cancer in a retrospective cohort.
Ultrasound Can Spot This Breast Condition Before Surgery
This retrospective cohort study evaluated ultrasound radiomics features in 237 patients with granulomatous lobular mastitis or breast cancer…
Many women face a scary moment when a lump appears in their breast.
Case report review of VMAT, utidelone, and denosumab in a breast cancer patient with clivus metastasis
Rare Breast Cancer Skull Case Achieves Long-Term Remission With New Plan
This case report review describes a single breast cancer patient with clivus metastasis treated with volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)…
A rare case of breast cancer spreading to the skull shows long-term remission using a specific drug and radiation plan.
Plasma lipid panel and machine learning for non-invasive early breast cancer detection
Researchers find blood test spots early breast cancer
This observational cohort study used a 15-lipid panel and machine learning to detect early-stage breast cancer in women across international…
A new blood test using lipids and machine learning shows promise for detecting early-stage breast cancer, with strong results in European an…
Narrative review on AI and digital pathology for breast and gynecologic cancers
New AI Tools Read Tumor DNA Like a Book
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on integrating digital and molecular pathology with AI and machine learning for breast and gyneco…
Combining microscope images with genetic data gives doctors a much clearer picture of how to treat cancer patients.