In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the influence of the time of starting adjuvant chemotherapy on survival outcomes in different types of breast cancer. This study concluded that more aggressive breast cancers require early adjuvant chemotherapy. Some background Surgery to remove the tumor is a commonly used treatment method for...
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Is oncoplastic surgery a better option than a mastectomy?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the long-term effectiveness of oncoplastic surgery in treating breast cancer patients. This study concluded oncoplastic surgery was efficient and could be used instead of a mastectomy in treating breast cancer patients. Some background Breast conserving surgery (BCS) is used with radiotherapy...
Read MoreFDA News Releases and Signing Up for Alerts
You may not know this but you can get warnings from the FDA on problems with prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs. For example, on August 11, a FDA News Release issued this warning about over-the-counter liquid vitamins that are given to young children and those who cannot swallow pills. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is...
Read MoreZoledronic acid as an option for HER2-negative breast cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate zoledronic acid in combination with chemotherapy as a treatment for HER2-negative breast cancer. This study concluded that the addition of zoledronic acid to chemotherapy has potential benefits for certain breast cancer patients. Some background HER2-negative breast cancer (BC) differs from...
Read MoreUpdate on guidelines for the use of adjuvant chemotherapy and targeted therapy in breast cancer patients.
In a nutshell This report summarized updates made to the guidelines for treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer with adjuvant chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Some background Adjuvant chemotherapy (treatment after surgery) is often used to prevent cancer recurrence. Chemotherapy involves agents that work to kill cancer cells in the body....
Read MoreFulvestrant: an option for estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer that has spread
In a nutshell This study aimed to compare fulvestrant (Faslodex) to other standard endocrine agents in patients with advanced hormone sensitive breast cancer. This study concluded that fulvestrant was as effective as the available standard endocrine agents. Some background Advanced hormone sensitive breast cancer (BC) is cancer that has...
Read MoreCan exercise help breast cancer survivors?
In a nutshell This study aimed to examine the effect of physical activity on cognitive function in breast cancer survivors. This study concluded that physical activity may have a positive impact on cognitive function in breast cancer survivors. Some background Breast cancer survivors can often suffer from cognitive impairment. Cognitive...
Read MoreGuidelines for the use of hormone therapy in hormone receptor-positive patients with metastatic breast cancer.
In a nutshell This report aimed to develop recommendations for endocrine therapy in women with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer. Some background Endocrine therapy, also known as hormone therapy (HT) is used to treat hormone receptor (HR) positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC). HR positive MBC depends on the hormones estrogen or...
Read MoreHow to Smoothie!
This summer has been a challenge after a family member with celiac disease had a gluten exposure (Click here to read more about celiac disease). Gluten damages the small intestine villi (see 5 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Small Intestines), which are essential for nutrition absorption. For over a month, gastrointestinal pain, vomiting...
Read MoreA treatment option for advanced breast cancer patients with visceral metastasis
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the benefits of fulvestrant (Faslodex) treatment in advanced breast cancer patients. This study concluded that fulvestrant provides a benefit in patients with advanced breast cancer who have visceral metastasis. Some background Advanced breast cancer (ABC) has spread to the lymph nodes and...
Read MoreIs abemaciclib combined with fulvestrant effective in women with HR positive advanced breast cancer?
In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the combination of fulvestrant (Faslodex) and abemaciclib to fulvestrant alone in patients with advanced breast cancer. This study concluded that the combination of fulvestrant and abemaciclib had improved outcomes for patients when compared to fulvestrant alone. Some background...
Read MoreInfographic on Cancer Immunotherapy
Last summer we provided a series of posts on oncology basics. Oncology Basics: Preparing for ASCO covered some of the history of oncology. In Understanding Cells, we reviewed what is newly understood about cells–it’s way beyond what you learned in high school biology. DNA with lots of animated videos also explained some of the basics...
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