By: Jax DiEugenio From: onclive.com Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) and other novel antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) currently under development have represented key change in the treatment landscape for HER2-positive breast cancer, and other novel HER2-targeted therapies could also bring further change to the space, according to Kelly E. McCann, MD, PhD. “We have to think about how can we optimize care …
Nanotechnology innovation aims to improve breast cancer treatment
Source: The University of Queensland From: news-medical.net University of Queensland researchers are designing nanotechnology they believe could improve how we treat the most aggressive form of breast cancer. Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu and his team are developing novel nanoparticles that could dramatically increase the effectiveness of immunotherapies when treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC is aggressive, fast-growing and accounts for …
Crucial Answers on Long-Term Physical Health Effects From Breast Cancer Treatments
By: Tim Cortese From: cancernetwork.com Clara Bodelon, PhD, MS, senior principal scientist of survivor research at the American Cancer Society, spoke with CancerNetwork® about a study she published in JAMA Network Open that reported chemotherapy leads to more significant long-term health declines compared with endocrine therapy in the treatment of breast cancer. The study found that the greatest decline of …
Tamoxifen Shows No Notable Long-Term Physical Health Decline in BC Survivors
By: Clara Bodelon, PhD, MS From: cancernetwork.com Endocrine therapy showed more favorable results than chemotherapy concerning declining physical health after the treatment of patients with breast cancer. Of methods of endocrine therapy, however, tamoxifen showed even more favorable results than aromatase inhibitors. CancerNetwork® spoke with Clara Bodelon, PhD, MS, senior principal scientist of survivor research at the American Cancer Society …
How Breast Cancer Changed My Approach to Beauty
By: Jennifer Bringle From: bezzybc.com Hair loss, dry skin, and damaged nails are common side effects of chemo and can be difficult to manage. Making a few changes to my beauty routine helped me feel better and gave me a much-needed sense of control. When I received the news I’d been diagnosed with breast cancer and would undergo a regimen …
Lymph node transfer reduces arm swelling after breast cancer surgery, study shows
By: University of Turku From: medicalxpress.com A multicenter study has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery. However, an effective drug to improve the outcomes of the transfer treatment continues to be sought. The study is published in the journal Plastic and …
UC San Diego Team Develops New Dose Prediction Model for Breast Cancer Radiotherapy
From: ucsd.edu Researchers at UC San Diego have developed advanced deep learning techniques that could revolutionize treatment planning for breast cancer radiotherapy – making it faster and improving its quality. The team sought to reduce inconsistencies in treatment plans and improve patient outcomes by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) using the Expanse system at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), which …
Accessing Community Support and Resources for Breast Cancer Patients
By: Mercy Medical Center From: newswise.com Amber Geisler, LMSW, is an oncology social worker who sees patients in Mercy’s Institute for Cancer Care. Amber was interviewed by HealthCentral.com for a feature about how patients with metastatic breast cancer can access needed community support. Why is it so important for a patient with metastatic HER2-Low (or other forms of metastatic breast cancer) to have …
Mammographic breast density not affected by multivitamins
From: auntminnie.com The use of multivitamin supplements has no influence on mammographic breast density (MBD), according to results from a study published March 14 in the Journal of Nutrition. As high mammographic breast density (that is, 75% or more dense tissue) increases breast cancer risk fourfold to sixfold, investigating the factors that contribute to it is of great importance. Although MBD …
Breast Cancer Patients Report Higher Satisfaction with Cryoablation
From: itnonline.com Patients who underwent cryoablation compared to breast-conserving therapy reported significantly higher satisfaction in the primary outcome. IceCure Medical Ltd. has announced the publication of an independent study titled “Post-treatment patient satisfaction in early-stage breast cancer: Comparison of cryoablation versus breast conservation therapy using BREAST-Q” in the peer reviewed journal Gland Surgery. IceCure Medical is a developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology that …