Breast Cancer

 
Cancer Rates in Black Individuals Decline but Still Outpace Other Racial, Ethnic Groups, Says American Cancer Society
February 21, 2025

The outsized burden continues among Black men, a group with prostate cancer incidence rates 67% higher than those of White men and mortality rates more than twice as high.

Cancer Screening is Essential for Prevention and Guidance Begins in Primary Care
February 10, 2025

A family medicine specialist who works with cancer survivorship highlights findings of a study that illustrate how effective screening is and how treatment has changed.

AI-Assisted Mammography Boosts Breast Cancer Detection by 29% in Large Study
February 04, 2025

Results from the MASAI clinical trial also showed that AI-assisted screening reduced screen-reading workload without increasing the rate of false-positives.

World Cancer Day 2025: 7 Screening Recommendations from the USPSTF
February 04, 2025

World Cancer Day 2025 urges focus on the unique personal journey underlying every cancer diagnosis; individual recommendations for regular screening is where that can start.

Elinzanetant Found Safe, Effective for VMS Linked to Breast Cancer Treatment: Daily Dose
January 20, 2025

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Elinzanetant Meets All Endpoints in Phase 3 Study of VMS Caused by Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer
January 09, 2025

Elinzanetant produced a statistically significant reduction in frequency of treatment-related vasomotor symptoms as early as week 1 and in severity at weeks 4 and 12.

Effective Breast Cancer Prevention Requires A Primary Care Advocate, Expert Says
October 17, 2024

After a false positive breast cancer screening result, women may be reluctant to participate in future screening, a topic that could benefit from the primary care touch.

False Positive Breast Cancer Screening Linked with Greater Risk of Later Diagnosis
October 16, 2024

Even after adjusting for breast density, studies reveal a significantly greater risk for a cancer diagnosis within 2 decades. A UC Davis expert offers details.

How Likely is a False Positive Breast Cancer Screening Result? Veteran Researcher Explains
October 15, 2024

A false positive finding on a screening mammogram is fairly common, according to UC Davis biostatistician Diana Miglioretti, PhD. Here's why.

After a False Positive Result, Screening Mammography May Not be a Priority for Some Women
October 14, 2024

The group of women least likely to return for a regular preventive screening mammogram after a false positive result surprised this primary investigator.