How do you know if precision medicine is the correct path for treatment of your lung cancer? Dr. Fiona Blackhall, an MD and PhD, is the Honorary Consultant Medical Oncologist with the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, UK. Dr. Blackhall has dedicated her life to understanding cancer’s genetic markers and shares her opinion...
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Transcript Please remember the opinions expressed on Patient Power are not necessarily the views of our sponsors, contributors, partners or Patient Power. Our discussions are not a substitute for seeking medical advice or care from your own doctor. That’s how you’ll get care that’s most appropriate for you. Janet...
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In a nutshell This study compared the side effects and outcome of two drug regimens in women with high-risk node-positive breast cancer (BC). Both treatment regimens were found to have similar survival outcomes. Some background Standard treatment in node positive BC (cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes) consists of two categories of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the use of dexamethasone (Ozurdex) mouthwash for preventing stomatitis in patients with breast cancer(BC). The use of dexamethasone oral solution was found to significantly reduce the incidence and severity of stomatitis. Some background Everolimus (Afinitor) and exemestane (Aromasin) are mTOR inhibitors...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the results of previous trials to determine the effects of breast cancer (BC) radiotherapy (RT) on the long-term risk of developing other health conditions later in life. This study determined that for long-term smokers, the future health risks associated with RT may outweigh the benefits. Some background RT...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether the likelihood of developing skeletal related events (SREs) could be determined depending on the site of metastasis at diagnosis and other factors in older patients with prostate cancer. The study concluded that the likelihood of developing an SRE was similar among different sites of metastasis, except...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effects of trastuzumab (Herceptin) on the locoregional control (management in the area in which it arose) of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer (HER2+BC) following radiotherapy (RT). Trastuzumab administered alongside RT was found to be associated with a significantly reduced rate of locoregional...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the clinical factors that influence patient response to trastuzumab (Herceptin) therapy in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive (HER2+) metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Hormone receptor (HR) status was found to be a possible predictor of a strong response to trastuzumab-based therapy. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether neutropenia (NTP; loss of white blood cells) is related to improved survival in colorectal cancer patients treated with TAS-102. Researchers suggested that patients who experience NTP after one month of treatment have an improved overall survival. Some background Chemotherapy is used to treat...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed updated guidelines for the use of radiotherapy following mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast) in breast cancer. Some background Post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) is widely accepted for patients with four or more involved axillary (underarm) lymph nodes. The axillary lymph nodes are the first...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to identify the recommended treatments for prostate cancer in men over the age of 70 years. The authors concluded that treatments for local and advanced prostate cancer in elderly men should be individualized, with focus on the health of the patient, to determine the appropriate treatment course. Some background...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated whether patients with a suspicious axillary lymph node (ALN) but negative fine-needle aspiration result (FNA) can be considered as having node-negative disease (AUN). The study concluded that patients with suspicious ALN on ultrasound but negative FNA results can be treated as having node-negative disease. Some...
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