Last week I mentioned to a patient that "her case" had been discussed at our breast tumor board, and there was a consensus opinion (i.e. all present agreed with my recommendation).
What is a breast tumor board? At most community oncology centers and hospitals there are "tumor boards". There used to be one, but over time we have segmented them out. Breast tumor board at our hospital meets twice a month. It is a gathering of breast surgeons, radiation oncologist and medical...
As a breast cancer survivor, you may have heard of “tumor markers.” What exactly are tumor markers? How accurate are they? And why do... Read more »
One of the hardest decisions a breast cancer patient may have to make is whether to do chemotherapy. A large tumor or cancer in the... Read more »
Soy milk (and creamer, and smoothies…). Edamame. Soy sauce. Soy nuts. Thanksgiving recipes for “tofurkey.” Soy energy bars. Soy... Read more »
A new method of treating cancer involves freezing tumors with super-cold gas. Probes inserted into the breast creates an "ice ball" that kills off... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Unlike breast cancers called carcinomas, which develop inside the ducts (milk-carrying tubes) or lobules (milk-producing glands) of the breast,... Read more »
New research suggests that the 'innocent' cells around breast cancer tumors may predict whether or not the cancer will spread to the lymph nodes.... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The name "phyllodes," which is taken from the Greek... Read more »
A combination of two existing medications may kill tumor cells, a new study has found. Finnish researchers say that doxorubicin--a common... Read more »
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