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Epoetin alfa improves anemia associated with chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

Epoetin alfa improves anemia associated with chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

Posted by on Jul 27, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell In this study, researchers examined the effect of epoetin alfa (Epogen; Procrit) on anemia (low count of red blood cells) caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Some background Breast cancer is caused by a defect that makes some breast cancer cells grow and multiply rapidly. One of the treatment options for patients with...

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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy does not reduce survival relative to surgery-first in breast cancer patients

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy does not reduce survival relative to surgery-first in breast cancer patients

Posted by on Jul 13, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell In this trial researchers examined whether the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (before surgery) influenced survival or recurrence rates in women undergoing breast conserving therapy for breast cancer. Some background Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) refers to chemotherapy treatments received prior to surgery. This approach is often...

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Maintenance chemotherapy compared to observation only for metastatic breast cancer patients after obtaining disease control with chemotherapy

Posted by on Jul 9, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article looks at two treatment options for people who have obtained a complete, partial or stable state disease after first round combination chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer. Some background Metastatic breast cancer is cancer that has spread from the breast to distant organs or tissues in the body. Treatment for...

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Comparing survival rates in women diagnosed with cancer in one or both breasts

Posted by on Jul 5, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared survival rates of patients who developed cancer in both breasts (called contralateral breast cancer or CBC) and patients who had cancer in one breast (unilateral breast cancer or UBC). Some background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Breast cancer survivors are 3.5 times more likely to develop...

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Phase II clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of adding entinostat to exemestane therapy in hormone-resistant breast cancer patients

Phase II clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of adding entinostat to exemestane therapy in hormone-resistant breast cancer patients

Posted by on Jun 5, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This phase II clinical trial tested whether a new drug, entinostat, can work in concert with exemestane (a hormone therapy drug), to fight breast cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy alone. Some background Some breast cancers need estrogen (a female sex hormone) to grow. These breast cancer cells respond to estrogen via...

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Risk of Heart Failure after Anthracycline (Adriamycin/Daunomycin) and Trastuzumab (Herceptin) Treatments for Breast Cancer

Risk of Heart Failure after Anthracycline (Adriamycin/Daunomycin) and Trastuzumab (Herceptin) Treatments for Breast Cancer

Posted by on Mar 19, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the risk of heart disease associated with two commonly prescribed treatments for breast cancer. The main finding was that Trastuzumab (Herceptin) and Anthracycline (Adriamycin/Daunomycin) treatments are associated with a higher risk of heart failure or ‘cardiomyopathy’. Some background Anthracyclines...

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Breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients

Breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients

Posted by on Mar 7, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

The present review discusses the principles, methods and complications of breast reconstruction surgery for breast cancer patients who need mastectomy (surgical removal of the entire breast). Women with breast cancer often need extensive surgeries to eliminate the cancer, along with healthy breast tissue, skin or the nipple and areola (the darker area...

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The association between insulin blood levels and risk of death in breast cancer patients

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The present study evaluated the relationship between high insulin levels in the blood stream and the risk of cancer-related mortality. Its authors report that women with higher-than-normal insulin levels are at higher risk of death due to breast cancer. Some background Breast cancer has been shown to be more common in people who...

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Postoperative radiotherapy prevents breast cancer recurrence and prolongs survival

Posted by on Feb 25, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated if strategies to prevent cancer recurrence are associated with prolonged survival 15 years after treatment. Their main findings were that postoperative radiation managed to prevent cancer recurrence and was associated with higher rates of long-term survival. Some background Early breast cancer is often treated...

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Standard Chemotherapy versus Capecitabine (Xeloda) in Older Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Standard Chemotherapy versus Capecitabine (Xeloda) in Older Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Posted by on Feb 24, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial compared standard chemotherapy regimens and Capecitabine (Xeloda) in women over 65 years old. The main outcome was that standard chemotherapy worked better in this age group. Some background Capecitabine is generally used in breast cancer resistant to other chemotherapy. It is also the first approved treatment that can be...

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