In a nutshell This study investigated if an exercise regimen improved shoulder function in breast cancer survivors who received surgery to remove underarm lymph nodes. They found that both inflatable ball exercise and control standard exercise were beneficial for these patients. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer...
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Can exercise improve joint pain after hormone therapy for breast cancer?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of exercise therapy to treat joint pain in patients with breast cancer (BC) treated with aromatase inhibitors (AIs). They found that the overall quality of life was improved after 12 months of exercise therapy in these patients. Some background Breast cancer is the most common cancer...
Read MorePatient-reported outcomes after breast-conserving treatment: what is the impact of radiotherapy?
In a nutshell This study investigated patient-reported outcomes related to radiotherapy (RT) for breast cancer. They found that patients were dissatisfied with outcomes after RT but this was not a long-term effect. Some background Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. A number of strategies are used to treat BC. A lot of BC cases...
Read MoreSalvage stereotactic radiosurgery in patients with breast cancer that has spread to the brain
In a nutshell This study wanted to analyze the outcomes of patients with breast cancer that has come back into the brain and who needed salvage radiotherapy to the brain. The study found that performing radiotherapy on the brain was effective in controlling the cancer in these patients. Some background Breast cancer can often spread...
Read MoreEvaluating neratinib for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer
In a nutshell This article reviewed the effectiveness and safety of neratinib (Nerlynx) in patients with human epidermal receptor growth factor 2+ (HER2+) breast cancer. This article concluded that neratinib is effective in treating patients with HER2+ breast cancer, with manageable side effects. Some background Between 15 and 20%...
Read MoreTreatment of vaginal atrophy for women with breast cancer
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...
Read MoreThe 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...
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