Breast Cancer
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Forward Look
The Chemotherapy ChoiceAdding an anthracycline to taxane chemotherapy regimens can reduce recurrence risk in early-stage breast cancer, but side effects also factor into treatment decisions.
by Kris Conner
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Survivor Profile
Changing CourseInitially diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, Sabrina Mayhew’s persistence in seeking out experts would lead to tumor testing that indicated she could safely forgo chemotherapy.
by Queen Muse
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ADCs Make Their MarkAntibody-drug conjugates link a targeted medication with a toxic drug to deliver a potent payload inside cancer cells.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
New Hormonal Therapy Pill for Advanced Breast CancerNew oral hormonal therapy offers alternative to injections for some women with metastatic disease.
by Kris Conner
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Forward Look
Pausing Treatment for PregnancyYoung women who have had hormone receptor-positive breast cancer can safely suspend endocrine therapy to try to have a child.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Sex and Gender Minorities Face Disparities in Breast Cancer CareLesbians, bisexual women and transgender men had a longer wait for diagnosis and a higher risk of recurrence.
by Jon Kelvey
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Chronic Stress and CancerAccumulating research shows lifelong stressors degrade health and increase cancer risk, but exercise might help counteract the impact of stress.
by Thomas Celona
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Forward Look
A Future Without Breast Surgery?A small study finds no cancer recurrences after two years in patients who skipped breast surgery following a complete response to chemotherapy—but experts say the research is in its very early stages.
by Darcy Lewis
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Get Involved
Healing Takes FlightAlicia and Esther Tambe honor their sister’s memory by providing travel experiences to Black women diagnosed with breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
