A number of such guidelines focusing directly on breast cancer treatment are available that differ in their development process, outcomes of interest, extent of coverage across the disease continuum, frequency of updating, and utility. This chapter provides an overview of commonly used clinical ...
A lower grade means that the cancer is slower-growing and less likely to spread; a higher grade means that the cancer is aggressive and likely to spread. The grade is one factor doctors consider when planning treatment. The pathologist may also determine how rapidly the cancer cells are ...
1,2 In recent years, the treatment landscape of ABC has evolved dramatically with the development of novel anti-cancer agents, such as CDK (cyclin-dependent kinase) 4/6 inhibitors and ADCs (antibody-drug conjugates). Based on the Guidelines for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Advanced ...
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Regular follow-up visits are important after breast cancer treatment. Your doctor will watch you closely to ensure that the cancer hasn’t returned. Checkups usually include exams of the chest, underarm, and neck. Your doctor will typically want to see you every few months at first, but visi...
(HealthDay)—Many women with early-stage breast cancer who test positive for an inherited genetic variant are receiving cancer treatment that does not follow current guidelines, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in JAMA Oncology.
Treatment of Advanced Disease: Guidelines Advanced breast cancer (ABC), also called metastatic or secondary breast cancer, is a treatable but still generally incurable condition, although important advances have been made in our understanding and management of this disease. The ... R Andre,SR Volo...
The BJC is owned by Cancer Research UK, a charity dedicated to understanding the causes, prevention and treatment of cancer and to making sure that the best new treatments reach patients in the clinic as quickly as possible. The journal reflects these aims. It was founded more than fifty year...
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment provides the surgeon, radiotherapist, medical oncologist, endocrinologist, epidemiologist, immunologist or cell biologist investigating problems in breast cancer a single forum for communication. The journal creates a "market place" for breast cancer topics which cuts ac...
The aim of this population-based study was to evaluate the impact of regional guidelines (Piedmont guidelines, PGL) for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on quality-of-care indicators in the Northwestern Italian region of Piedmont. Methods We included two samples of women aged 50–69 years...