breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in oncology | Added Jan 09, 2022
Comparing the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors for the treatment of patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
This study compared the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors for the treatment of patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in solid tumors. The data showed that PARP inhibitors could benefit both patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations with similar effectiveness.
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Oncology | Added Nov 07, 2021
Evaluating the long-term benefits and risks of trastuzumab plus chemotherapy in patients with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer.
This study evaluated the long-term benefits and risks of trastuzumab (Herceptin) plus chemotherapy in patients with early-stage HER2-positive (+) breast cancer (BC). The data showed that trastuzumab added to chemotherapy reduced the risk of BC recurrence and death for these patients.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in oncology | Added Jul 21, 2021
Mental effects and depression induced by taxane-based chemotherapy in breast cancer survivors
This study aimed to investigate depression and cognitive (thinking and reasoning) functions after taxane-based chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer.
This study concluded taxane-based chemotherapy commonly leads to cognitive impairment in these patients, but some functions improve or remain stable after stopping treatment.
breast cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer | Added May 06, 2021
Comparing the effectiveness of Pilates and circuit-based exercise in reducing joint pain during hormone therapy for women with breast cancer.
This study investigated the effectiveness of Pilates compared with circuit-based exercise in reducing joint pain during hormone therapy for women with breast cancer. The data showed that Pilates was more effective than circuit-based exercise in reducing joint pain for these patients.
prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Oncology | Added Feb 26, 2021
Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy in advanced cancer
This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) in the treatment of patients with oligometastatic (few metastases) cancer. The data showed that the use of SABR in these patients was associated with high overall survival and low toxicity.
breast cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Maturitas | Added Dec 20, 2020
Aerobic and resistance training can relieve pain and improve lung-heart-function in breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy
This study observed the effect of different physical activities on measures like pain and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients receiving hormone therapy for breast cancer (BC).
The study showed that aerobic and resistance training might positively impact cardiorespiratory fitness and pain in these patients.
prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Dec 20, 2020
Should patients with prostate cancer get androgen deprivation therapy before or after radiotherapy?
This study compared the effectiveness of giving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) before or after radiotherapy (RT) for prostate cancer (PCa). The study found that treatment with RT followed by ADT increased patient survival without the spread of the disease.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Nov 19, 2020
Can a chest CT evaluate osteoporosis and fracture risk in patients with breast cancer?
This study was carried to examine the effectiveness of using chest computed tomography (CT) for the screening of osteoporosis (OP) and predicting the risk of fractures (bone breaks) in patients with breast cancer (BC). The authors found that CT can be used for predicting OP and determining the risk of fractures in these patients.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Jun 21, 2020
How does COVID-19 affect patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy?
This study examined how COVID-19 infection affects patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy and the role of other factors in COVID-19 complications. The results showed that patients with advanced age and other medical conditions had a higher risk of COVID-19 complications but chemotherapy treatment did not need to be stopped.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Cureus | Added Jun 04, 2020
Imaging techniques to evaluate treatment of lymph node swelling in patients with breast cancer
This study wanted to find out if taking pictures of lymph nodes using medical imaging techniques helped in finding out if treatment for lymph node swelling was working. The study found that using lymphoscintigraphy helped in evaluating the treatment of lymph node swelling.