Session Type
Meeting
Search Results for Breast Cancer
Abstract Number: 48
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) comprises of approximately 15% of the total breast cancers. There is limited data on treatment outcome of these patients in elderly population. We report our experience with elderly patients with TNBC treated at our tertiary care center. Methods: With IRB approval, the Cleveland Clinic’s database was used to identify […]
Abstract Number: 77
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Disparities in screening mammography use persist among low-income women, even those who are insured, despite the proven mortality benefit. We evaluated the prevalence of breast cancer screening non-adherence among hospitalized women and their receptivity to inpatient screening mammography as a novel approach to increase breast cancer screening rate. Methods: A cross sectional study was […]
Abstract Number: 83
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Approximately 15% of women in the United States aged 35-79 year are at high risk for developing breast cancer, however less than 0.2% of these women reported taking chemoprevention to reduce their risk. Objective of the study was to characterize the current utilization of chemoprevention agents among hospitalized women who are at higher risk […]
Abstract Number: C9
SHM Converge 2022
Background: To evaluate prevalence of non-adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines after bedside educational intervention and informed individualized risk assessment score during an inpatient stay. Methods: A prospective intervention study was conducted among 507 cancer-free (except skin cancer) women aged 50-75 years hospitalized to a general medicine service. Study intervention included one-on-one bedside education via […]
Abstract Number: 132
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Disparities in screening mammography use persists among low income women, even those who are insured, despite the proven mortality benefit. More than a third of hospitalized women are both overdue for breast cancer […]
Abstract Number: 414
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: A 66-year-old woman with a past medical history of scleroderma, inflammatory lung disease, and remote bilateral breast cancer status post bilateral mastectomy and chemotherapy was admitted for lung biopsy. The patient developed flu-like symptoms and was started on oral antibiotics after she was seen in an urgent care clinic. Despite this, she developed […]
Abstract Number: 431
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 52-year-old destitute G6P6006 woman with an advanced stage Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) presented to the OB/GYN for four-month right breast pain and one-month skin changes. The examination was notable for a diffusely dense and hard to left palpation breast, peau d’orange, medial scarring similar to boils without drainage, absent nipple discharge, and […]
Abstract Number: 530
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: 69 year old female with a history of untreated hepatitis B presented with leg pain, fatigue, and a 13-pound unintended weight loss over 5 months. She had no family history of cancer and had unremarkable age-appropriate cancer screenings. On exam, she had normal vitals, bilateral paraspinal and hip tenderness and positive straight leg […]
Abstract Number: 559
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 62-year-old male with past medical history including tobacco use and hypertension presented to the ED with fatigue, generalized weakness, and ankle pain of two-week duration. His clinical course started with upper respiratory symptoms following contact with family members who were positive for COVID-19. The presenting symptoms resolved without confirmatory testing and were […]
Abstract Number: 568
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: This patient was a 44-year-old female with a past medical history of localized scleroderma (morphea) of the breast diagnosed by punch biopsy. She presented to the emergency department with right upper quadrant pain and nausea. At that time, a CT scan showed a heterogeneous liver without a definitive underlying mass. Her workup revealed […]