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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.

Contemporary Concepts in Breast Cancer

Articles

Remedying gaps in knowledge and implementing strategies for financial toxicity mitigation are important for optimizing breast cancer treatment.

Qualitative Analysis Identifies Knowledge Gaps, Strategies for Mitigating Financial Toxicity Associated With Breast Cancer Treatment

Investigators identified a correlation between financial toxicity significant differences in mental and physical quality of life, and patient satisfaction with breast reconstruction among patients with breast cancer.


Correlation Identified Between Financial Toxicity and Disparities in Psychosocial, Physical, and Mental Quality of Life in Breast Cancer

Patients have higher odds of experiencing rapid relapse in triple-negative breast cancer if they have Medicaid or no insurance, are single, are Black, and have not undergone surgery.

Association Identified Between Surgical and Socioeconomic Disparities and Rapid Relapse in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer 

The cost of treating and managing breast cancer will rise two-and-a-half times by 2030 due to expected increases in young women being diagnosed with metastatic disease. 


The Costs Associated With Metastatic Breast Cancer Estimated to Rise By 2030 

A study led by Jefferson researchers found that not all patients, specifically African American patients and women without private insurance, receive the same breast cancer treatment, specifically the beneficial and more cost-effective hypofractionated whole breast radiation therapy.

Beneficial, Cost-Effective Breast Cancer Therapy Not Offered to All Patients

Researchers indicated that especially among women considered to be midlife, metastatic breast cancer creates a high economic burden through lost productivity.