Contemporary Concepts in Breast Cancer

Contemporary Concepts in Breast Cancer is an online resource for professionals within the oncology space, from medical oncologists and pathologists to oncology nurses and mental health experts. As breast cancer is the second most common cancer type among women in the United States, CancerNetwork^® has created a central hub to inform oncology professionals about the latest developments in patient care. Contemporary Concepts in Breast Cancer also provides the most recent findings with regard to patient-specific issues such as the psychosocial impact of breast cancer, sexual health, racial disparities in care and outcomes, survivorship, and financial toxicity.

Contemporary Concepts in Breast Cancer showcases articles, podcasts, and video interviews with key opinion leaders in the field in order to keep you up to date with the latest developments in the breast oncology space.

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Latest From Contemporary Concepts in Breast Cancer

Strategy for Reducing Obesity May Mitigate Advanced Breast Cancer Diagnoses

February 6 2024, 1:00pm

Screening frequency appears to be a weak risk factor for advanced breast cancer, with obesity in post-menopausal and dense breasts in pre-menopausal patients being more prominent factors.

Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic Seeks to Take Down Barriers to Care

December 14 2023, 3:00pm

The Lurie Cancer Center Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic taps into the efforts of Spanish-speaking physicians, social workers, and others to help treat Hispanic patients with breast cancer, says Claudia Tellez, MD.

New ASTRO Guidelines Recommend Partial Breast Irradiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

December 6 2023, 7:00pm

Partial breast irradiation is associated with lower financial toxicities and fewer AEs in patients with early-stage breast cancer compared with whole breast irradiation.

Increased Body Mass Index Shows a Link to Breast Cancer

November 22 2023, 7:00pm

Exercise and healthy lifestyles can lower the risk of cancer or the symptoms of cancer treatment despite having genetic dispositions, said Neil M. Iyengar, MD.

Lack of Vitamin D may Increase Chemo-Induced Neuropathy Risk in Breast Cancer

November 8 2023, 9:00pm

Investigators note that prospective research is needed to confirm the efficacy of vitamin D supplements in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer.

Importance of a Multidisciplinary Team at a Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic

November 7 2023, 1:00pm

The Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic at Northwestern Memorial Hospital includes a social worker, nurse practitioners, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, and surgeons, says Claudia Tellez, MD.

Barriers to Academic Centers for Hispanic Breast Cancer Population

November 6 2023, 9:00pm

The goal of creating the Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is to establish a safe space for Hispanic patients, says Claudia Tellez, MD.

Expert Explains Reasons for Low Hispanic Breast Cancer Population in Clinic

November 5 2023, 3:00pm

Several factors may contribute to the low Hispanic breast cancer population at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, including a lack of resources and a focus on other disease types.

Hypofractionated RT Improves Specific QOL in Breast Cancer With Reconstruction

October 18 2023, 12:00pm

Hypofractionated radiotherapy yields less financial toxicity than conventionally fractionated radiotherapy in patients with breast cancer who have undergone reconstruction following mastectomy.

Clinicians Should Consider Patient Concerns Amid Rise in Early-Onset Cancers

October 14 2023, 2:00pm

Clinicians should not dismiss the concerns of younger patients who suspect they may have breast cancer, especially amid an increase in early-onset disease according to Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS.