Tag: Breast Cancer
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Bondi Junction Hero Cop Diagnosed with Rare Breast Cancer
Hero Officer Who Stopped Bondi Junction Stabber Faces New Battle The Australian police officer who stopped a stabbing rampage at Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction two years ago has received a new, life-altering challenge. New South Wales Police Inspector Amy Scott has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, emerged in a…
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Assessing Thrombotic Risk in HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer Recurrence
Overview Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, with the estrogen receptor–positive, HER2-negative (HR+/HER2−) subtype accounting for a large portion of cases. When breast cancer recurs, patients may face an elevated risk of thromboembolic events (TEEs), including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Understanding and assessing this thrombotic risk is crucial for guiding…
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Assessing Thrombotic Risk in HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Overview: Why Thrombotic Risk Matters in HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a well-recognized complication in cancer patients, including those with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and HER2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer. While targeted endocrine therapies and CDK4/6 inhibitors have improved outcomes, they may also influence thrombosis risk through complex interactions with tumor biology, treatment regimens, and…
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Mapping metastasis: how nutrient availability shapes breast cancer’s spread
Understanding how breast cancer metastasizes Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, in part because malignant cells can migrate from the primary tumor to distant organs. A growing body of research shows that where cancer cells settle is not random. The nutrient landscape of each organ—its available sugars, amino acids, lipids, and other…
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Metastasis mapping: nutrient availability in breast cancer
Understanding how nutrients steer breast cancer spread Breast cancer does not spread uniformly. While tumor cells can invade many tissues, their ability to colonize different organs depends on a complex set of factors. Recent work summarized under the title “Nutrient requirements of organ-specific metastasis in breast cancer” highlights a growing understanding: the microenvironment’s nutrient landscape…
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Mapping Metastasis: How Nutrient Availability Shapes Breast Cancer’s Spread
Understanding the Role of Nutrients in Breast Cancer Metastasis Breast cancer can spread (metastasize) to multiple organs, yet the reasons behind why certain sites become preferred targets remain unclear. A growing body of research is revealing that the nutrient landscape of distant organs—what nutrients are plentiful, and how tumors tap into them—plays a pivotal role…
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MRI May Predict Outcomes in TNBC Treatment with Neoadjuvant Chemo and Immunotherapy
Understanding the New Findings Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains a challenging subtype of breast cancer, characterized by the absence of estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors. This makes targeted hormonal therapies ineffective, driving interest in combination approaches such as neoadjuvant chemotherapy paired with immunotherapy. Recent research suggests that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could play a pivotal…
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Study Finds MRI Could Help Predict Outcomes in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment
Overview: MRI in the Era of Chemo-Immunotherapy for TNBC Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a challenging subtype that often requires aggressive treatment. Recent studies indicate that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may play a valuable role in predicting how patients with TNBC will respond to a combination of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy. This potential diagnostic aid…
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5 Women’s Health Myths Debunked by Doctors
Introduction: Why Myths Persist in Women’s Health Conversations about women’s health are finally getting the attention they deserve. Yet even in a world of accessible information, myths persist—often fueled by anecdotes, social media, and outdated beliefs. Recognizing and debunking these myths with medical evidence can help everyone make better health choices. Here are five common…
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Israel Hackathon Drives Early Breast Cancer Detection With Waze, Tech Giants
How a bold hackathon aims to transform early breast cancer detection In a remarkable fusion of health advocacy and high-tech innovation, LifeHack brought together women entrepreneurs, researchers, and global tech players to tackle early breast cancer detection. Hosted at the offices of Arnon, Tadmor-Levy, the event drew attention from industry leaders and media alike for…