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PodMed: A Medical News Roundup from Johns Hopkins (with audio)
www.medpagetoday.com - 3/22/13
(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics include using DNA to track metastatic breast cancer, radiation dangers to the heart following cancer treatment, atherosclerosis in mummies, and inappropriate screening colonoscopy.
Study: Annual Mammography Not Needed (CME/CE)
www.medpagetoday.com - 3/18/13
(MedPage Today) -- Mammography every other year appears to be an effective breast cancer screening strategy for most women, researchers found.
Data Misleading for HRT, Breast Cancer Link (CME/CE)
www.medpagetoday.com - 3/14/13
(MedPage Today) -- The evidence as to whether hormone replacement therapy plays a causal role in breast cancer is insufficient to support that hypothesis, and there are major flaws in studies analyzing the data, researchers stated.
Tumor DNA Marks Changes in Metastatic BRCA (CME/CE)
www.medpagetoday.com - 3/14/13
(MedPage Today) -- Breast cancer DNA represents a "liquid biopsy that might be used to monitor metastatic disease and the effects of treatment, researchers reported.
FDA OKs Lymph Node Mapping Aid
www.medpagetoday.com - 3/14/13
(MedPage Today) -- SILVER SPRING, Md. -- A radiolabeled drug that highlights tumor-draining lymph nodes so that they can be located in breast cancer and malignant melanoma patients has won FDA approval.

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May 3, 2013
Stopping Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in Its Tracks
Platinum-based chemotherapy may be the best bet for thwarting aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, according to a preliminary study. More »
April 24, 2013
Why Is Breast Cancer Aggressive in African Americans?
Genetic subtypes of disease don't explain why breast cancer is more aggressive among African-American than Caucasian women. But genotypes may explain differences in immunity to HER2. More »
March 12, 2013
HER2-Directed Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer
This article reviews clinical data informing the effective management of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, including the optimal sequence of HER2-targeted agents. More »
March 11, 2013
Genomic Subtypes in Choosing Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer
Additional insight into the biology of ER-positive breast cancers, particularly the higher risk luminal B cancers, could aid in identifying potential targets and new, effective therapies. And though the majority of triple-negative breast cancers are the “basal-like” subtype, significant proportions... More »
March 9, 2013
Management Insights for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
At the 30th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Lisa Carey, MD, presented the major questions in managing triple-negative breast cancer. This type of breast cancer makes up approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases, is typically more aggressive, and has a higher risk of early relapse. More »
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ClinicalTrials

Inhibition of EZH2 suppresses self-renewal and induces radiation sensitivity in atypical rhabdoid teratoid tumor cells
neuro-oncology.oxfordjournals.org - 1/17/13
Prediction of outcomes for patients with brain parenchymal metastases from breast cancer (BC): a new BC-specific prognostic model and a nomogram
neuro-oncology.oxfordjournals.org - 7/29/12
Lung Cancer Chemoprevention
pats.atsjournals.org - 4/29/12
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PubMed

5'-ectonucleotidase mediates multiple-drug resistance in glioblastoma multiforme cells.
pubmed.gov - 2/28/13
Night work and breast cancer: a population-based case-control study in France (the CECILE study).
pubmed.gov - 2/14/13
Preoperative serum tissue polypeptide-specific antigen is a valuable prognostic marker in breast cancer.
pubmed.gov - 2/14/13
Sleep duration, spot urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin levels and risk of breast cancer among Chinese women in Singapore.
pubmed.gov - 2/14/13
Genetic studies provide new insights into breast cancer biology and treatment.
pubmed.gov - 2/5/13
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PracticeGuidelines

Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2010-2011: Section 2
www.ahrq.gov - 8/31/10
Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2010-2011: Section 2 (continued)
www.ahrq.gov - 8/31/10
Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2010-2011
www.ahrq.gov - 8/31/10
National Guideline Clearinghouse | Guideline Synthesis: Screening for Breast Cancer in Women at Average Risk
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Definition of TN Stage for Breast Cancer
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Proportion of Breast Cancer Patients Tested by TN Stage
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FromPhysiciansPractice

Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners
Courtney H. Lyder, ND,  May 17, 2013
With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
VWhat Physicians Can Learn from the Allscripts EHR Lawsuit
Marisa Torrieri,  May 16, 2013
Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?
Eight Ways ICD-9 Will Still Matter to Medical Practices
Brenda Edwards, CPC,  May 15, 2013
What should your medical practice do with your ICD-9-CM book after October 1, 2014? Keep it.
Seven Ways Technology Can Speed Up Patient Collections
Cheyenne Brinson,  May 15, 2013
Failing to adopt widely available billing and collections technology can cost medical practices big. Here's how to do it right.
Four Reasons Private Medical Practice is Becoming Extinct
Carol Stryker,  May 15, 2013
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for private medical practices to thrive. Here’s what’s driving the trend toward consolidation.
 

 


PatientResources

American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer Detailed Guide

 

National Cancer Institute
General Information About Breast Cancer

 

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Guidelines for Patients - Breast Cancer