In a nutshell This study wanted to find out which treatment was better for stage 1 breast cancer, either breast-conserving surgery plus radiotherapy, or mastectomy alone. The study found that breast conserving surgery plus radiotherapy was better than mastectomy for patients with stage 1 breast cancer. Some background There are a number of treatment...
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10 years of treatment vs 5 years of treatment with hormone therapy in patients with early stage breast cancer.
In a nutshell This study wanted to find out if continuing hormone therapy for 10 years was more effective than doing it for 5 years in patients with early stage breast cancer. The study found that the patients who continued treatment for 10 years survived for longer without the disease coming back compared to those who were only treated for 5...
Read MoreHomeopathic medicine for hot flushes in patients with breast cancer
In a nutshell This study wanted to determine if a homeopathic treatment for hot flushes would improve the quality of life of patients undergoing hormonal therapy for breast cancer. The study concluded that after four weeks, there was a modest improvement in the quality of life of these patients. Some background Hormonal therapy for breast cancer...
Read MoreEffects of breast reconstruction compared to mastectomy only on survival and risk of recurrence of breast cancer
Layman Title Effects of breast reconstruction compared to mastectomy only on survival and risk of recurrence of breast cancer In a nutshell This study aimed to find out if breast reconstruction using deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction resulted in higher levels of recurrence compared to mastectomy alone. The authors found that...
Read MoreGenetics used to guide breast cancer chemotherapy treatment
In a nutshell This study examined if the presence of certain genes had an effect on endocrine (hormone) treatment alone compared to chemoendocrine (chemotherapy and hormone) treatment for breast cancer. The study concluded that endocrine and chemoendocrine had the same effectiveness in women with certain genetic factors. Some background Breast cancer...
Read MoreDoes radiotherapy improve outcomes for patients with primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the impact of radiotherapy on the outcomes of rituximab (Rituxan)-treated patients with primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This study concluded that radiotherapy has significant therapeutic benefits for these patients. Some background Primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a rare type of...
Read MoreWhich is the better treatment for breast cancer to improve quality of life?
In a nutshell This study aimed to find out if the quality of life after treatment was different in women who had whole breast irradiation (radiation treatment to the whole breast) for early breast cancer compared to women who had accelerated partial breast irradiation (short radiation treatment to part of the breast) with brachytherapy. The...
Read MoreRisk of secondary cancers in patients who have been treated for early stage breast cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to examine the risk of developing a secondary cancer after breast conserving therapy for early stage breast cancer patients. This study found that patients who have been treated for early stage breast cancer do not have a significantly higher risk of secondary cancers. Some background Women with early stage breast...
Read MoreBreast reconstruction surgery using an omental flap is an option after breast conserving surgery
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate laparoscopically harvested omental flap (LHOF) as used in breast reconstruction. It concluded that LHOF is a promising option in partial breast reconstruction after breast conserving surgery. Some background There are several types of surgery used in the treatment of breast cancer....
Read MoreRadiotherapy: before or after surgery for breast cancer stages I-III?
In a nutshell This study examined whether radiotherapy treatment before surgery could improve disease-free survival, especially for patients with estrogen-receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer (dependent on the hormone estrogen for growth). This study concluded that radiotherapy before surgery improved disease-free survival. Some background For...
Read MoreThe pre-operative use of accelerated partial breast irradiation in treating early-stage breast cancer
In a nutshell This study investigated whether accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) was useful for preoperative treatment of early-stage breast cancer (BC) patients. APBI was found to be an effective treatment option with good cosmetic results for certain early-stage BC patients. Some background Breast conserving therapy (surgery to remove...
Read MoreThe impact of exercise on the risk of cardiovascular events in women with non-metastatic breast cancer
In a nutshell This study investigated whether exercise was associated with a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with non-metastatic breast cancer (BC). Exercise was found to be linked to a significant reduction in the risk of CVD for this patient group. Some background CVD is a leading cause of death among women with...
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