Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review of Current Knowledge and Emerging Trends - PubMed

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with various causes and risk factors including genetics, lifestyle, hormones, and environment.
Male breast cancer cases are rare but exist.
Diagnostic techniques range from imaging and biomarker studies to AI-based detection, improving early detection and outcomes.
Challenges include prolonged toxicities, drug resistance, and disparities in care.
Recent advancements include nanotechnology, precision pharmaceuticals, and fusion medicines for safer, more efficient treatment.
Metastatic disease remains a leading cause of death, necessitating innovative long-term care approaches.
Health inequities related to socioeconomic class, race, and geography impact breast cancer outcomes.
Advances in liquid biopsies and non-invasive monitoring are improving early detection and personalized treatment.
Patient-centered approaches and socio-psychological frameworks are becoming more important in survivorship care.
Future research will focus on therapeutic drug combinations, biomarker-directed therapy, and addressing health inequities in diverse populations.

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