RECENT ADVANCES IN BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Keywords:
Breast cancer, early diagnosis, mammography, targeted therapy, immunotherapyAbstract
Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and
mortality among women worldwide. Significant progress has been achieved in recent years in the
early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer through advances in imaging technologies,
molecular biology, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and personalized medicine. Early diagnosis
combined with appropriate therapeutic strategies has substantially improved patient survival and
quality of life. This review aims to summarize recent developments in breast cancer diagnosis and
treatment, highlighting modern diagnostic techniques, innovative therapeutic approaches, and future
perspectives for improving clinical outcomes
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