In a nutshell The authors analyzed the link between hormone therapy and cardiovascular disease (heart disease) in prostate cancer patients. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It targets the male sex hormones that are active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Hormone therapy has been...
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In a nutshell The authors analyzed the effect of using hormone therapy and targeted therapy, in combination, to treat bone tumors in prostate cancer patients. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It reduces the level of male sex hormones (e.g. testosterone) in the body or prevent them from affecting...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to assess the prognostic (treatment outlook) factors associated with breast cancer in post-menopausal women with specific tumor characteristics. Some background Lymph nodes are tiny bean shaped organs and are often the first site to which cancer will spread. This is known as lymph node involvement. Adjuvant...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to assess the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine used with conventional breast cancer treatments on breast cancer survival. Some background Traditional Chinese medicine is an alternative therapy that can complement breast cancer treatments. This generally includes various forms of herbal medicine,...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the long-term effects of hormone therapy to treat post-menopausal women with advanced breast cancer. Some background Hormone therapy is a form of breast cancer treatment. It targets cancer cells that may be affected by hormones. It is often administered prior to surgery in patients who are unfit to...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine if there was a link between patient age, tumor type and the spread of cancer. Some background Breast cancer metastasis is the spread of the cancer to other parts of the body; following original cancer of the breast. Age at original diagnosis and the area affected by the tumor are just two of the...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to study the best course of surgical treatment for women with low-risk early breast cancer. Some background Breast-conserving therapy (the removal of the tumor and some surrounding breast tissue) is often recommended for women with early breast cancer. It is generally followed by radiation therapy (using radiation...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to study the effects of a type of post-surgical radiation; radiation to only the affected area of the breast. Some background Radiation is a type of cancer treatment that is recommended following a lumpectomy (removal of the tumor and some surrounding tissue; breast remains intact). 'Brachytherapy' is...
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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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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether specific proteins can predict bone tumors and death in patients with hormone-resistant prostate cancer. Some background In advanced prostate cancer, tumors can spread out from the initial site of cancer to other parts of the body and bones, making treatment difficult. Hormone therapy...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether long-term hormone treatment was superior to short-term treatment when used with radiation therapy. Some background Radiotherapy and hormone therapy are common treatments used in prostate cancer patients. Radiotherapy involves directing a beam of radiation at the tumor site in order to kill...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether patients who received androgen deprivation therapy were more at risk of experiencing cardiovascular events. Some background Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a hormone treatment that targets male sex hormones involved in prostate cancer development, such as testosterone, in early stage...
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