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In this JAMA Oncology Narrative Review, the authors attempt to discover whether cardiovascular risks may be associated with the multimodal approach, including systemic therapies and breast radiotherapy (RT), in treating breast cancer patients. Although recent advancements in breast cancer treatment have led to a decrease in mortality rates, the prevalence of survivors with a potentially high CV disease risk has increased.

This podcast/article on KevinMD.com by Syad Nishat, a partner at the Wall Street Alliance Group, offers tips and advice for the physician on estate planning, which is one of the most neglected aspects of financial planning. However, its complexity and unpredictability shouldn’t stop you from talking to a financial advisor to best prepare yourself and your family for the unexpected.

Based on the Medicus Firm’s hundreds of job searches and placements across the US, the results are a case of good news and bad news. The bad? Elective procedures canceled, hiring slowed, and signing bonuses stalled. However, the good news is that those people canceling the elective procedures still need them, bringing about a necessary return to a high-demand healthcare environment.

The IRS was kind enough to move the traditional tax deadline from April 15 to Monday, May 17, granting a bit of a reprieve for getting your financial affairs in order. Many physicians choose to handle their taxes themselves despite a good CPA paying for him/herself in the deductions and tax-savings strategies that they find for you. If you decide to go this route, here are some things you should be asking.

Just like how a great player will not necessarily make a great coach, not all physicians or healthcare providers are cut out to be health leaders. The smallest details are important, and the absolute best medical leaders can improve patient outcomes and staff morale while influencing positive change and inspiring others. Learn if you’ve got the chops for leadership by viewing these eight qualities of effectiveness.

Are you “Team Stocks” when considering investing? Or are you “Team Real Estate”? A little bit of both? Despite stocks and real estate being the two pillars for investing, the nuances of each can be daunting. When considering what makes the most sense for your financial goals, here are some factors that could have implications regarding whether the risk is worth the reward.