Breast Cancer

Reports from University of Toronto Highlight Recent Research in Breast Cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, February 21st, 2012

2012 FEB 21 -- Current study results from the report, "BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and breast cancer," have been published. According to the authors of recent research from Toronto, Canada, "Genetic testing for BRCA mutations is expanding in clinical oncology centers worldwide. Testing may help target unaffected high-risk women for prevention and/or close surveillance and may also help affected women choose the best chemotherapy."

"Annual screening with MRI appears to be an effective surveillance strategy and should be added to mammographic screening. It is important to have an understanding of the pathologic features and the natural history of...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2012-02-21)

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