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ABSTRACT Objective Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and clinicians have reported challenges in communication about DCIS, contributing to women's confusion and anxiety. This study explored how to improve communication about DCIS including alternative labels, language and other strategies.
Suzanna Apostolovski +3 more
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Changes in mastectomy rates at a Brazilian public hospital over 20 years (1989 to 2008)
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Recently, breast-conserving surgery (BCS) has been replacing mastectomy for breast cancer treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in mastectomy and BCS rates and the factors relating to these shifts. DESIGN AND
Débora Balabram +6 more
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Secretory breast carcinoma in adulthood: A case report with literature review [PDF]
Introduction. Secretory breast carcinoma is rare subtype of breast carcinoma which occurs primarily in children and young adults, so in the past it was called juvenile carcinoma. Case report.
Ivković-Kapicl Tatjana +4 more
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Abstract Background and purpose This study aimed to evaluate the dosimetric performance and robustness of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning techniques—planning target volume with internal margin (INT), auto flash (AF), and virtual bolus (VB)—under simulated geometric changes during whole‐breast radiotherapy.
Ji Hyeon Joo +12 more
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Society for Maternal‐Fetal Medicine Consult Series #76: Cancer in pregnancy
Abstract Approximately one in 1000 pregnancies is complicated by the diagnosis of cancer each year, and the incidence of cancer among reproductive‐age individuals is increasing. Management of a pregnant person with cancer can be complex and warrants a multidisciplinary approach to care.
Society for Maternal‐Fetal Medicine (SMFM) +6 more
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Classification of laterality and mastectomy/lumpectomy for breast cancer patients for improved performance of deep learning auto ...
Helena Vivancos Bargalló +8 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives To quantify the association between care alignment to the treatment step of the Cancer Council Victoria and Department of Health Victoria Optimal care pathways for people with breast cancer (OCP) (second edition) and survival.
Brandon S. Hao +3 more
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Assessment of mental well-being and psychological distress in Moroccan breast cancer patients [PDF]
The quality of life of breast cancer patients is strongly affected by physical pain, psychological distress, and uncertainty about vital prognosis. Objective: To assess breast cancer patients’ mental well-being and level of psychological distress at the
Meryam Belhaj Haddou +4 more
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Perception of breast cancer and breast reconstruction in medical school students [PDF]
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the world and in Brazil, after non-melanoma skin cancer. Our objective was to evaluate the medical students' perception of breast cancer and breast reconstruction ...
Leonardo David Pires Barcelos +5 more
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Metformin‐Mediated Glycaemic Regulation as a Potential Strategy for Breast Cancer Prevention
Metformin (MET), a common antihyperglycemic drug, shows promising anti‐cancer effects in breast cancer (BC). It activates adenosine monophosphate‐activated protein kinase (AMPK), regulating cellular energy and inducing cell cycle arrest, anti‐proliferation, and microenvironment alterations.
Ambulugala Gamage Rajika Greshamali Jinadasa +4 more
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