New surgical guidelines announced today by the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) have the potential to significantly reduce unnecessary breast surgeries, improve patient outcomes and ...
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One year after breast cancer surgery, many women continue to experience pain, according to a new study. Researchers revealed that the factors associated with the women's pain included chronic pain and depression before surgery, ...
Although the prevalence and impact of cancer-related fatigue has been well established, very little is known about its predictors, mechanisms for development, and persistence post-treatment. A new research study at the Cedars-Sinai Samuel ...
Exercise can provide older breast cancer survivors with lasting benefits that keep their bones strong and help prevent fractures, a new study suggests. Breast cancer treatment is associated with the loss of bone density and lean body ...
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Novian Health, the developer of Novilase breast therapy, has announced the issuance of a new US patent covering the interstitial laser therapy in combination with interstitial brachytherapy treatment. Novian Health has developed the ...
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Agilent Technologies' company, Dako, has announced that US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given consent to sell its Clone EP1 diagnostic tool for breast cancer treatment in the US market. The antibody, called FLEX Monoclonal ...
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the UK, has issued an Appraisal Consultation Document (ACD) recommending that Afinitor (everolimus), a Novartis’ life extending advanced breast cancer treatment ...
A unique fashion collection designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer is being launched by the Alloro Collection. Alloro's designs address the changes in bodily contour, comfort and appearance that occur during ...
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