Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a new gamma camera technique that can detect breast tumors as tiny as one-fifth of an inch in diameter with 88% accuracy. The device is sensitive enough to identify small cancers that were not found by mammography, and may be more comfortable for women due to less pressure needed during imaging.
A randomized, phase III trial found that reducing dietary fat intake to 15% of total calories may prolong relapse-free survival in women with early-stage breast cancer. The study reported a 24% lower risk of relapse in the intervention group compared to the control group.
Researchers found that nearly 20% of women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer had inconsistent access to anastrozole prescriptions due to non-adherence. The study highlights the complex issues surrounding treatment adherence in cancer patients.
Researchers found that breast cancer in men is rare and can often be detected on physical examination. In most cases, a mammogram is not necessary for confirming gynecomastia diagnosis.
The GeneSearch Breast Lymph Node assay has been shown to have higher sensitivity and specificity in detecting breast cancer metastases compared to traditional intra-operative tests. The test's accuracy enables surgeons to make more informed treatment decisions and potentially reduce the need for second surgeries.