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Reevaluating Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Older Women with cT2N0 HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer: Limited Impact on Treatment Decisions

In women aged 65 and older with cT2N0 hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy rarely alters adjuvant therapy plans, supporting a more individualized approach to axillary staging in this population.

Oct 4, 2026Sign in to read

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Physical Therapies Show Promise in Treating Urinary Incontinence in Older Women, But Evidence Remains Weak

Network meta-analysis suggests physical therapies may outperform drugs in managing urinary incontinence in women over 60, but certainty is low.

Dec 16, 2025

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Even a Few Days of 4,000+ Steps Lowers Mortality and CVD Risk in Older Women — More Steps Still Better

In >13,000 older women followed ≈11 years, achieving ≥4,000 steps on as little as 1–2 days/week was linked to lower all‑cause mortality and CVD; higher daily step thresholds produced additional benefit, but associations were driven large

Nov 3, 2025