Adjunct radiotherapy ‘improves DCIS outcomes’
Long-term follow-up shows that the benefits of radiotherapy wane after the first decade.
Tag: Breast cancer
Breast cancer checks plunge during pandemic
The national BreastScreen scheme recorded 150,000 fewer mammograms than normal.
Drug reduces invasive disease toll in high-risk early breast cancer: study
Interim results from the open-label trial suggest abemaciclib has benefit, researchers say.
Mystery over two triple-negative breast cancer trial results
Does the type of paclitaxel make a difference to outcomes?
GP fails to act on ‘red flag’ breast cancer signs in young woman
The 32-year-old died after a delayed diagnosis, according to New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner.
New mammogram study rekindles screening debate
A two-decade study shows screening at an earlier age cuts the risk of death from breast cancer.
Single week of adjuvant breast radiotherapy ‘effective’
But patient selection would be important, commentators say.
Weight loss in middle-age may cut breast cancer risk
Sustained weight reduction of more than 2kg is associated with a benefit, say researchers.
High-risk breast clinic outcomes validate MRI
Results support screening women at high familial risk of breast or ovarian cancer at a dedicated centre, say researchers.
TGA suspends another eight breast implants
Experts say it's clear rougher-surfaced implants confer the highest risk.
