In a nutshell This study determined whether using vitamin D and E suppositories improved symptoms of vaginal atrophy in women with breast cancer treated with tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The study found that using vitamin D and E suppositories decreased feelings of vaginal dryness and pain for these patients. Some background Vaginal...
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The effects of neratinib on quality of life in women with early-stage breast cancer
In a nutshell This study examined the effects of neratinib (Nerlynx) in women with early-stage breast cancer. This study found that treatment with neratinib decreased the quality of life of these patients during the first month of treatment due to side effects. Some background Between 15 and 20% of patients diagnosed with...
Read MoreOlaparib for treating breast cancer that has spread
In a nutshell This study determined whether treating breast cancer that has spread (metastatic) with olaparib (Lynparza) resulted in better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to chemotherapy. The study found that treatment with olaparib led to similar survival outcomes compared to chemotherapy. Some background There are...
Read MoreOlaparib for treating breast cancer that has spread
In a nutshell This study determined whether treating breast cancer that has spread (metastatic) with olaparib (Lynparza) resulted in better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to chemotherapy. The study found that treatment with olaparib led to similar survival outcomes compared to chemotherapy. Some background There are...
Read MorePalbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib in treating breast cancer
In a nutshell This study wanted to find out which of three medicines was best for treating breast cancer, palbociclib (Ibrance), ribociclib (Kisquali), or abemaciclib (Verzenio). The study found that the medications all worked equally as well, but there were different side effects for each one. Some background Estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast...
Read MoreIs autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy for invasive breast cancer safe?
In a nutshell This article investigated the long-term safety and effectiveness of autologous breast reconstruction (ABR; uses tissue from another place on your body to form a breast shape) on women after breast removal for invasive breast cancer. The authors concluded that this treatment is safe and had no effect on relapse...
Read MoreRisk of blood clots in breast cancer patients treated with aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen
In a nutshell This study wanted to find out if the risk of patients with breast cancer developing a blood clot was higher if they were treated with aromatase inhibitors, or tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The study found that the patients treated with tamoxifen had a higher risk of developing blood clots compared to those treated with aromatase...
Read MoreOncolytic Virus Treatments
In 1904, a physician wrote about a patient with leukemia who went into remission when he got the flu. Though the patient was not cured, it was a ray of hope at a time when there were no treatments for leukemia. Other cases were reported throughout the years of people with Burkitt’s Lymphoma and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma going into remission when they...
Read MoreEverolimus and exemestane treatment in elderly patients with advanced breast cancer
In a nutshell This study wanted to analyse how treatment with everolimus (Afintor) and exemestane (Aromasin) is performed in patients with breast cancer, and if there are any side effects. The study found that treatment occured for an average of 28 .5 weeks, and side effects were seen in a number of patients, including...
Read MoreRadiation after mastectomy in patients with breast cancer and positive lymph nodes
In a nutshell This study wanted to find out if performing radiation therapy on patients with breast cancer who have had surgery results in a lesser quality of life. The study found that the patients who had radiotherapy had a higher chance of having pain, swelling, skin problems and sensitivity in the area of the breast. Some background Breast cancer...
Read MoreRisk of cancer coming back in patients treated with fat grafts compared to patients treated with breast reconstuction surgery
In a nutshell This study want to see what type of surgery results in a higher chance of breast cancer coming back, fat grafting or breast reconstruction. The study found that both types of surgery resulted in an equal chance of the breast cancer coming back. Some background Fat grafting is a surgical way to fill in holes in the tissue of the breast...
Read MoreHow exercise affects tiredness and fitness in patients with breast cancer
In a nutshell This study wanted to look at the effect of exercise on patients with breast cancer. The study found that all types of exercise improved the fitness and tiredness levels of the patients. Some background Breast cancer and the treatments associated can be exhausting for the patients. This can lead to a decrease in their quality of life....
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