In a nutshell This study analysed if the volume of muscle or the volume of fat in a patient with breast cancer had any impact on their survival. The study found that patients with breast cancer who had higher volumes of muscle survived better than patients with low volumes of muscle. Some background It is well known that obesity can have an...
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Radiofrequency Ablation and Surgery vs Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer Treatment.
In a nutshell This study investigated how safe radiofrequency ablation combined with surgery is in comparison to lumpectomy as a treatment for breast cancer. The study found that there was a higher likelihood of having no cancer left in the breast with radiofrequency ablation and surgery compared to lumpectomy. Some background Radiofrequency ablation...
Read MoreHow Vitamin D affects outcomes in breast cancer patients
In a nutshell This study looked at the impact of vitamin D levels in the blood on outcomes in patients with breast cancer after chemotherapy. The study found that patients with a vitamin D deficiency had worse outcomes, and in particular, the patients were more likely to have tumor cells left in the body after treatment. Some background The...
Read More“Your Life Depends on Your Own Advocacy”
“Always trust your gut. Don’t leave your treatment in the hands of someone that you don’t trust or that does not seem like a team player. Yes, they are all smart—even brilliant—but read, read, read, and question them at every corner and challenge the standard of care. Exercise, healthy eating, learning the ropes of insurance, mediation/prayer...
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Prior to the 20th century, most people lived about 47 years in the developed world because of infectious diseases. In 1940, the first use of penicillin to treat infectious diseases occurred and penicillin became available in 1945 to the general public. Science and research conducted throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, created more antibiotics so that life...
Read MoreUsing radiofrequency waves to kill breast tumors
In a nutshell This study looked how safe and effective it is to use radiofrequency ablation to kill off breast cancer tissue. The authors found that this treatment was very effective for smaller tumors but the effectiveness decreased as tumors increased in size. Some background Radiofrequency ablation is a medical procedure where pieces of tissue...
Read MoreBreast cancer treatment with Tamoxifen and its relation to Fatty Liver Disease
In a nutshell This study looked at the risk factors and protective factors surrounding non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in relation to tamoxifen (Novaldex) therapy for women with breast cancer. The authors found that a high BMI was a risk factor for tamoxifen related fatty liver disease, while exercise was a protective factor. Some background...
Read MoreCancer Vaccines
When I think of vaccines, I think of the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccines which help our bodies establish immunity against diseases that used to kill. Now, there are vaccines being created for cancer. The rise of cancer vaccines According to Dr. Nora Disis, an oncologist and researcher in cancer vaccines at the University of...
Read MoreThe effect of exercise on quality-of-life in breast cancer patients
In a nutshell This study looked at analysing data from a number of other studies assessing the effects exercise has on quality of life of patients with breast cancer. The authors found that across all studies and all different kinds of exercise, quality of life was improved with exercise. Some background There have been several studies published that...
Read MoreCan chemotherapy change the subtype of breast cancer after treatment?
In a nutshell This study looked at subtypes of breast cancer in women before chemotherapy and after chemotherapy to determine if the treatment can affect the subtype of the cancer. The authors found that the subtype changed in some patients after chemotherapy. Some background Breast cancer is classified into types based on the receptors that are...
Read MoreRadiation therapy in breast cancer patients over 75 years of age
In a nutshell This study analysed if using radiation therapy after mastectomy increased the survival rates of patients with breast cancer over the age of 75 which had not spread to the lymph nodes. The authors found that overall, there was increased survival when radiation therapy was used in patients over 75 with breast cancer that had...
Read MoreSigns of Cancer in the Lymph Nodes as a Marker for Outcomes in Women Under 40.
In a nutshell This study analysed how well signs of cancer in the lymph nodes (immune glands) is at predicting outcomes for women who had breast cancer treatment. The authors found that women who had no signs of tumor in either the breast or lymph nodes had the best outcomes. Some background After treatment of breast cancer, a complete...
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