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LDH as an early predictor of cancer survival

Posted by on Feb 8, 2016 in Breast cancer | 14 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels and cancer-specific survival. Researchers concluded that LDH can be used as an early indicator of cancer outcomes. Some background Early cancer detection methods have significantly improved cancer survival rates. There is increasing evidence to...

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Dealing with cancer pain: Low-dose morphine examined

Dealing with cancer pain: Low-dose morphine examined

Posted by on Feb 6, 2016 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared weak opioids and low-dose morphine in providing pain relief for moderate cancer pain. Researchers concluded that low-dose morphine is more suitable as pain management for moderate cancer pain than weaker pain relievers. Some background The guidelines for cancer pain relief developed by the World Health...

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Radiation to the lymph nodes in stage II and II breast cancer; is it necessary?

Radiation to the lymph nodes in stage II and II breast cancer; is it necessary?

Posted by on Jun 11, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors aimed to assess the effectiveness of radiotherapy treatment (uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA) on women with breast cancer who have previously had surgery. Some background Breast- conserving surgery (removes the breast cancer but not the breast itself) is just one method of breast...

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Breast cancer in premenopausal women; hormone treatment with ovarian suppression

Breast cancer in premenopausal women; hormone treatment with ovarian suppression

Posted by on Jun 5, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effectiveness of exemestane (Aromasin) to treat premenopausal women with breast cancer and treatment outlook in comparison to tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Some background Tamoxifen is a type of hormone therapy used to treat breast cancer. This type of treatment is generally specific for hormone receptor...

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The risks of developing a fever during chemotherapy

The risks of developing a fever during chemotherapy

Posted by on Jun 3, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the risk factors for patients developing a fever during chemotherapy for breast cancer. Some background Febrile neutropenia is the term that describes the development of a fever in a patient who has neutropenia; low levels of granulocytes (a type of white blood cell). This can often be caused by...

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Treatment for weak bones during hormone therapy does not affect hormone levels

Treatment for weak bones during hormone therapy does not affect hormone levels

Posted by on May 5, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article looked at the effects of endocrine therapy on hormonal changes during cancer treatment. Some background Hormone therapy to treat breast cancer is called endocrine therapy. This treatment is used in hormone receptor positive (HR+) early breast cancer. It  causes changes to hormone signalling which can lead to early...

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Breast cancer staging: one lymph node or several?

Breast cancer staging: one lymph node or several?

Posted by on Oct 8, 2014 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This paper compares the benefits and risks of axillary lymph node dissection compared to sentinel lymph node dissection. Some background Breast cancer can spread to nearby lymph nodes (organ that is involved in the immune system that is found throughout the body). Generally, for patients with no cancer in their lymph nodes,...

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