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Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Black Women
Even with early diagnosis, there appears to be a disproportionate toll from breast cancer in black women.
Mutation Frequency in Known Breast Cancer Predisposition Genes
How frequent are mutations in known breast cancer predisposition genes in women with TNBC who were unselected for family history?
Anticoagulation in Patients with Brain Tumors
Patients with brain cancer are at increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and consequently pulmonary embolism.
Trastuzumab +Adjuvant Chemo for HER2+ Breast Cancer
Trastuzumab plus paclitaxel following doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide improves survival in early-stage HER2+ breast cancer.
Vaccine Shows Promise Against Breast Cancer
A new DNA vaccine caused mild side effects and a robust immune response to a breast cancer cell antigen.Breast Cancer News
Increase in Biopsies with DCIS, Invasive Cancer Post-Mammogram
Many Women with Breast Cancer Lack Knowledge of Their Condition
Treating HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer with Combination Lapatinib, Trastuzumab
Mindful Intervention Relieves Stress in Breast Cancer Survivors
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How to Communicate Metastatic Breast Cancer Pain
This fact sheet educates patients on how to properly describe the details of their metastatic breast cancer pain to their oncologist.
Molecular Profiling: Personalizing Breast Cancer Treatment
This patient information fact sheet reviews how doctors use molecular profiling to offer patients more targeted therapy options.
BRCA1 and BRCA2: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing
This fact sheet provides information about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and related genetic testing.
Can Antiperspirants/Deodorants Cause Breast Cancer?
This fact sheet discusses evidence behind if antiperspirants and deodorants may be linked to breast cancer.
Hormone Therapy in Breast Cancer
This fact sheet teaches patients how hormone therapy can help stop the growth of hormone-sensitive breast cancer tumors.
XELODA®
This slideshow reviews drug information for XELODA® (capecitabine) for treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
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Slide 3: Indication, Dosage, and ...
A 55-year-old Woman with Breast Cancer and Shortness of Breath
Chief Complaint
J.W. is a 55-year-old woman recently admitted to the hospital for worsening shortness of breath (Slide 1).
Relevant Medical History
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Breast Cancer 101: From Incidence to Treatment
Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed types of cancer in the United States. In 2013, an estimated ...
Heart Failure During Breast Cancer Management: A Case Study
Byline: Sandra Cuellar Puri, PharmD, BCOP
Chief Complaint
During a routine follow-up visit, WM, a 48-year-old female, complains of ongoing fatigue since ...
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the U.S. besides skin cancer. About 1 in 8 ...
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- Treating HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer with Combination Lapatinib, Trastuzumab
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- Black Women Disproportionately Affected by Early-Stage Breast Cancer
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- Increase in Biopsies with DCIS, Invasive Cancer Post-Mammogram
- Prognostic Factors for Survival in Ewing's Sarcoma Identified
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