By: Mike Bassett From: medpagetoday.com Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) was not effective for reducing pain, but was effective for reducing fibrosis, among women with late local toxic effects after irradiation for breast cancer, a Dutch randomized study showed. In an intention-to-treat analysis, moderate or severe pain at follow-up was reported by 50% of women in the intervention arm and 62% …
Exploring Endocrine Therapy Benefits in Breast Cancer Treatment
By: Sabrina Serani From: .argetedonc.com Identifying patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer who will benefit from extended endocrine therapy beyond 5 years can present a challenge. Historically, decisions were based on clinical factors like tumor size, lymph node status, and tumor grade. However, this paradigm may be changing. Naomi Dempsey, MD, presented a poster at the 2023 San …
Cardio, Strength Training May Be Beneficial For Stage IV Breast Cancer Patients, Study Finds
By: Kaitlin Sullivan From: health.com New research found that regular exercise can help improve common symptoms of cancer treatment with advanced-stage breast cancer. After nine months of an exercise routine that combined cardio and strength training, patients reported a better quality of life and less fatigue. Experts recommend breast cancer patients review any new exercise routine with a trusted medical …
Some cancer screening tests may not extend lifespans, study finds
By: Linda Geddes Science correspondent From: theguardian.com While screening can help some people live longer, data shows some people’s lives are shortened as result of screening Common cancer screening tests may not extend people’s lifespans, with the possible exception of colorectal cancer screening, data suggests. Although the findings do not indicate cancer screening should be abandoned, scientists say patients should …
First-line regimens with endocrine therapy show benefits in breast cancer
By: Lori Solomon From: medicalxpress.com First-line regimens with endocrine therapy (ET) may be associated with benefits among patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (ERBB2-positive [formerly HER2-positive]) metastatic breast cancer (MBC), according to a study published online Dec. 15 in JAMA Network Open. Marcela Carausu, M.D., from Institut Curie in Saint-Cloud, France, and colleagues evaluated the association of hormone …
Benefits of NHS Breast Screening Programme outweigh the small risk of overdiagnosis
Source: Queen Mary University of London From: eurekalert.org In the UK, breast cancer accounts for 31% of all new cancers diagnosed in women each year, with cases having increased by 4% in the last decade. Despite the rise in cases, deaths caused by breast cancer are declining. This is in part due to early diagnosis of breast cancer through the …
Proton therapy for breast cancer
By: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey From: medicalxpress.com Bruce Haffty, MD, MS, chair of Radiation Oncology and associate vice chancellor for Cancer Programs at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and system director of Radiation Oncology at RWJBarnabas Health, treated a breast cancer patient with proton therapy which is a unique type of radiation treatment that can precisely target …
Is there a link between birth control and breast cancer?
From: medicalnewstoday.com Hormonal contraception can slightly increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer. This can vary according to the type of contraception they use. However, the benefits of birth control often outweigh the risks. For example, hormonal contraception can prevent unintended pregnancy and may protect against other cancers. There seems to be a link between hormonal contraception and a …
Benefit Seen With Ribociclib in Most Breast Cancer Subtypes
By: Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA From: cancertherapyadvisor.com In an exploratory analysis of intrinsic breast cancer subtypes, ribociclib plus endocrine-based therapy was found to be effective against all subtypes except basal-like, according to the results of a retrospective analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Previous studies have suggested that intrinsic breast cancer subtypes are independently associated with …
What to Know about Telehealth for Breast Cancer
By: Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH From: .verywellhealth.com Breast cancer is a complicated condition that often requires care from several different providers. Telehealth services can help save time and allow you to receive some of your care at home. Telehealth services include virtual appointments, patient portal communications, and online education. These services are becoming more common in breast cancer care, especially …
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