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COVID-19 Vaccinations: What to Expect When a Mammogram Reveals Swollen Lymph Nodes in Women

Radiologists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have published an approach in the American Journal of Roentgenology to manage what they expect to be a fairly common occurrence as COVID-19 vaccination programs ramp up.

CE: HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer and What Targeted Therapy Means for Managed Care

This activity is supported by educational grants from Seagen Inc., Daiichi Sankyo, and AstraZeneca.

Cancer Survivors Concerned About Treatment, Health Care Disruptions During COVID-19 Pandemic

Study findings illustrate the need for better communication between health care providers and patients experiencing concerns during the pandemic.

Study Finds Novel Mechanism of Resistance to Immunotherapy Targeting HER2

As immunotherapies continue to show promise in more effectively combating several tumor types, many current strategies focus on ensuring the efficient delivery of active cytotoxic cells directly to tumors.

New Deep Learning Model Predicts Breast Cancer Risk

A deep learning model was found to support the identification of imaging biomarkers on screening mammograms, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Improving Outcomes for Patients With Breast Cancer

Current cancer research focuses heavily on adjunct immunotherapy in combination with traditional chemotherapy.

Weight Loss After HER2-positive Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis Associated With Worse Outcomes

A 5% weight loss over 2 years in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer was associated with worse outcomes, according to new research that investigated the BMI data of these patients.

CO2 Laser Therapy Improves Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women with Breast Cancer

Fractional CO2 laser therapy may offer a nonhormonal treatment to improve sexual function in survivors of breast cancer with genitourinary syndrome of menopause.

Female Breast Cancer Surpasses Lung as the Most Commonly Diagnosed Cancer Worldwide

Data show that 1 in 5 men and women worldwide develop cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 8 men and 1 in 11 women die from the disease, according to the study.

Imaging Test Could Identify Breast Cancer Patients Unlikely to Benefit from Hormone Therapy

Women whose tumors responded to estrogen treatment were found to benefit from hormone therapy, whereas those whose tumors did not respond experienced worsening disease.

First Mammography Screening Guidelines Issued for Older Survivors of Breast Cancer

The guidelines recommend discontinuing routine mammograms for survivors with a life expectancy under 5 years, considering stopping screening for those with a 5- to 10-year life expectancy, and continuing mammography for those whose life expectancy is greater than 10 years.

Study: Male Breast Cancer Patients Have High Prevalence of Heart Disease Risk Factors

Research highlights the need for cardiologists and cardio-oncologists to be involved in the treatment of men with breast cancer due to common risk factors and potential cardiotoxic effects of treatment.