A study of 1,600 women with breast cancer found no difference in 10-year survival with or without radiation Only 29 had cancer return in the chest area, even without radiation Results suggest that ...
A new study suggests that many women with early-stage breast cancer may not need radiation after a mastectomy, thanks to advances in modern cancer treatment. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A new ...
Radiation has been a staple of breast cancer treatment for decades, but a new study is casting doubt on whether it is necessary or beneficial for some patients. The study published recently in the New ...
While radiation has been a standard treatment for breast cancer patients since the early 20th century, a new study shows that it does not significantly improve survival for women with early-stage ...
ARLINGTON, Va., September 16, 2025 – Three leading national cancer organizations today issued an updated guideline on post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) for physicians treating patients with ...
Three leading national cancer organizations today issued an updated guideline on post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) for physicians treating patients with breast cancer. The recommendations ...
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I understand surgery is often included as part of the treatment plan for breast cancer. If I'm a candidate for lumpectomy but am also considering a mastectomy, what are some things I ...
Results suggest that many women with early-stage breast cancer can skip radiation THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that many women with early-stage breast cancer may not ...