Oncology & Cancer
A saliva-based test for breast cancer might be near
In a small new study, a handheld saliva-sampling device successfully detected breast cancer 100% of the time, researchers said.
Aug 4, 2025
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Breast Cancer
Oncology & Cancer
First person in US treated with novel radiopharmaceutical therapy for breast cancer
Mayo Clinic has treated the first person in the U.S. using a novel radioactive medicine for advanced breast cancer as part of an international multisite clinical trial.
Aug 1, 2025
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Radiology & Imaging
Changes in Missouri law linked to increased breast cancer screening rates
Changes in Missouri law expanding breast cancer screening coverage have led to increased screening rates among Medicaid patients and an increased likelihood of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) among those undergoing screening, ...
Aug 1, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
AI-based breast cancer risk technology receives FDA breakthrough device designation
A new technology that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze mammograms and improve the accuracy of predicting a woman's personalized five-year risk of developing breast cancer has received Breakthrough Device ...
Jul 30, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Study identifies new target for obesity-related breast cancer
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a protein that could be a promising treatment target for obesity-related breast cancer.
Jul 30, 2025
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Surgery
Low rates of isolated locoregional recurrence seen in young women with breast cancer
For women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 years or younger, the risk for isolated locoregional recurrence (LRR) is relatively low, according to a study published online July 23 in JAMA Surgery.
Jul 29, 2025
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Radiology & Imaging
Study finds veterans experiencing homelessness who gain housing are more likely to get cancer screenings
A study published in The Annals of Family Medicine examined if gaining housing increased rates of colorectal and breast cancer screening in a cohort of veterans who experience homelessness. The paper is titled "Is gaining ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
New methods show how fast breast cancers grow and how surgery delays affect cancer staging
Using a novel method to analyze tumor growth rates, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have provided the most in-depth assessment to date of how fast breast cancers grow in patients and how surgical delays may affect ...
Jul 25, 2025
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Medications
Less is more: Low-dose olanzapine can curb chemo-induced nausea without sedation
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting are among the most distressing side effects of anti-cancer treatment, particularly for those receiving highly emetogenic regimens such as anthracycline plus cyclophosphamide combinations. ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
When should preventive mastectomy be offered for women at higher risk of breast cancer?
More women at higher risk of breast cancer should be offered a mastectomy, according to researchers at Queen Mary and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Jul 24, 2025
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