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Pathology and Oncology Expert Perspectives in the Management of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Case Explorations and Answers to FAQs
STATEMENT OF NEED
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive disease that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of breast cancer diagnoses and is characterized by the absence of estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). TNBC is more common in Black women and in women under the age of 40 (ACS, 2023). Compared with other subtypes of invasive breast cancer, TNBC has high rates of metastasis and a poor prognosis. Due to the lack ... |
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Cardiovascular Considerations in COPD Management
With cardiovascular disease coexisting in up to 60% of COPD cases, optimal management of each disease is imperative to successful patient outcomes. In this Phone-a-Friend episode, Dr. MeiLan Han consults with Dr. Ty Gluckman to discuss a patient with a 5-year history of COPD and cardiovascular risk factors that may be contributing to his persistent symptoms. |
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