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Investigating the effectiveness of compression bandage applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema

Posted by Medivizor on Jul 30, 2023 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of compression bandages applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). The study concluded that high-pressure compression bandage was more effective in reducing skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness and inflammation in...

Is chemotherapy beneficial for the treatment of patients with T1bN0M0 triple-negative breast cancer?

Posted by Medivizor on Jan 31, 2021 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the benefits of chemotherapy after surgery in patients with T1bN0M0 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The data showed that chemotherapy after surgery resulted in similar outcomes as patients who did not undergo chemotherapy. Some background Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast...

Local disease recurrence in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer: an evaluation of treatment effectiveness

Posted by Medivizor on Apr 30, 2019 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if trastuzumab (Herceptin)/paclitaxel (Taxol) reduces the risk of local-regional recurrence (LRR) in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer (BC). They found that this treatment reduced LRR risk in HER2-positive patients. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers....

Searching for patients with triple negative breast cancer to test a new medication

Posted by Medivizor on Apr 22, 2019 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This phase 3 trial will investigate the safety and effectiveness of adagloxad simolenin (AGS)/OBI-821 in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The main outcome will be a change in survival without invasive disease. The details Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers. BC treatment depends on the tumor type....

Improving shoulder function in breast cancer survivors after surgery to remove lymph nodes

Posted by Medivizor on Mar 31, 2019 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if an exercise regimen improved shoulder function in breast cancer survivors who received surgery to remove underarm lymph nodes. They found that both inflatable ball exercise and control standard exercise were beneficial for these patients. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer...

Looking for patients with breast cancer to trial a new medication

Posted by Medivizor on Mar 29, 2019 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This phase 3 trial will investigate the effectiveness and safety of ribociclib (Kisquali) in breast cancer (BC). The main outcome will be the rate of survival without disease. The details Breast cancer (BC) is a common form of cancer. Cancers, including BC, can be categorized depending on certain proteins. Some BCs...

Searching for patients with low-risk breast cancer to participate in a study involving radiotherapy

Posted by Medivizor on Mar 25, 2019 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial aims to find out if targeted radiotherapy on the breast in women with low-risk breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery will prevent the cancer from coming back. The main outcome that will be measured is how long it takes before the breast cancer comes back. The study is being conducted in Canada and the United States. The...

How effective is myofascial release after breast cancer surgery?

Posted by Medivizor on Dec 22, 2018 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of myofascial release (MR) therapy on women survivors of breast cancer. The authors concluded that MR therapy is safe and resulted in physical benefits (overall shoulder movement, functionality, pain). Some background Surgery and radiation are among the main treatments for...

Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer Treatment

Posted by Medivizor on Oct 5, 2018 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This is a 2018 update on breast reconstruction following breast cancer treatment. It has been found that nearly 40% of women who undergo a mastectomy will have a breast reconstruction. Some background It was estimated that in 2017 106000 reconstructive breast surgeries were done. The main reason for this is to do with the psychological...

Are two HER-2 medications combined with hormone therapy effective?

Posted by Medivizor on May 6, 2018 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial aimed to evaluate the use of a second treatment targeting HER-2 in a group of patients that had HER-2, HR positive metastatic breast cancer. This study found that patients treated with dual HER-2 medications with hormone therapy had a superior progression free survival as compared to those using one medication...

Restarting hormone therapy leads to increased progression-free survival

Posted by Medivizor on Oct 23, 2017 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the effect that restarting hormone treatment, as compared to stopping it, had on progression-free survival. It found that restarting treatment led to increased progression-free survival. Some background Breast cancer is classified into different subtypes depending on the prescence or absence of certain...

Does Tibetan yoga help with fatigue during chemotherapy for breast cancer?

Posted by Medivizor on Oct 7, 2017 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined whether practicing Tibetan yoga during chemotherapy can benefit sleep quality. This study concluded that practicing twice a week or more led to greater long-term benefits over time. Some background Sleep disturbances and fatigue are common side effects reported by patients undergoing chemotherapy. This can...

Treatment(s) already received-Total mastectomy Posts on Medivizor

Investigating the effectiveness of compression bandage applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema

Is chemotherapy beneficial for the treatment of patients with T1bN0M0 triple-negative breast cancer?

Local disease recurrence in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer: an evaluation of treatment effectiveness

Searching for patients with triple negative breast cancer to test a new medication

Improving shoulder function in breast cancer survivors after surgery to remove lymph nodes

Looking for patients with breast cancer to trial a new medication

Searching for patients with low-risk breast cancer to participate in a study involving radiotherapy

How effective is myofascial release after breast cancer surgery?

Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer Treatment

Are two HER-2 medications combined with hormone therapy effective?

Restarting hormone therapy leads to increased progression-free survival

Does Tibetan yoga help with fatigue during chemotherapy for breast cancer?

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