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Shorter, Safer, Smarter: How MSK Enhances Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
MSK leads the way in optimizing radiation treatment for breast cancer patients.
Article
MSK medical oncologist and breast cancer specialist Dr. Komal Jhaveri.
Antibody-Drug Conjugate for Endocrine-Refractory and Chemotherapy Naive HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer
Read about an antibody-drug conjugate treatment for HR+, HER2- breast cancer.
In the Clinic
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Study Findings Could Help Women Make Decisions about Breast Cancer Surgery
Women who have reconstructive surgery after mastectomy and radiation for breast cancer are usually more satisfied with the results when their own tissue is used instead of implants.
In the Lab
Stem cells induced to become cardiomyocytes
Stem Cell Research Probes Why a Breast Cancer Treatment Sometimes Damages the Heart
Investigators are looking at how and why the breast cancer drug trastuzumab sometimes causes long-lasting and potentially serious cardiac side effects.
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New Findings May Lead to Better Predictions of Breast Cancer Risk in Women with Inherited Mutations
A study identifies genetic variations that alter the risk of breast cancer in women who have a certain gene mutation.
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MSK’s Expertise in Caring for Younger Adults With Cancer
Learn about MSK's expertise and compassion in caring for people under 50 who are facing cancer.
Finding
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Large Study Pinpoints Genetic Changes Underlying Drug Resistance in the Most Common Type of Breast Cancer
Scientists are learning how estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer evolves to thwart hormonal therapies and are developing ways to stop it.
Finding
What Causes Leukemia after Breast Cancer? Research Shows That a Mutation May Be Present All Along
A study from MSK takes a deeper look at some of the causes of secondary leukemia.
Q&A
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Q & A: Which Complementary Therapies Work Best for Women With Breast Cancer?
Integrative medicine specialists determine which complementary therapies appear to be most effective.
In the Clinic
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Liquid Biopsy Can Guide Treatment for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
By identifying mutations found in a person’s cancer, this blood test can help doctors tailor treatments to those most likely to benefit.