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Lymph Node Removal, Excess Weight Linked to Long-Term Arm Problems After Breast Cancer Treatment
Lymph Node Removal, Excess Weight Linked to Long-Term Arm Problems After Breast Cancer Treatment Jan 11, 2024 Having underarm lymph nodes removed and having obesity seem to be the top two risk factors for arm issues that can last for years after breast cancer treatment is completed. Read more…
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Low Vitamin D Levels Up Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Low Vitamin D Levels Up Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Jan 11, 2024 Low vitamin D levels increase the risk of neuropathy from chemotherapy. Read more…
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ASTRO Updates Partial-Breast Radiation Guidelines
ASTRO Updates Partial-Breast Radiation Guidelines Jan 11, 2024 New guidelines strongly recommend partial-breast radiation after lumpectomy for many small, early-stage breast cancers with no lymph node involvement. Read more…
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Kadcyla Continues to Improve Survival in HER2-Positive Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Kadcyla Continues to Improve Survival in HER2-Positive Early-Stage Breast Cancer Dec 17, 2023 More than eight years of follow-up from the KATHERINE trial showed the continued survival benefits of Kadcyla over Herceptin for HER2-positive breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence. Read more…
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Breastcancer.org Research Conferences Coverage
Breastcancer.org is dedicated to bringing you the latest in breast cancer research by sending our reporters to get boots-on-the-ground breaking information at annual breast cancer conferences whenever possible. Here, we'll share our coverage and this thread will be updated as necessary in real time — make sure to bookmark…
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Pregnancy Safe After Breast Cancer in Young Women With BRCA Mutation
Pregnancy Safe After Breast Cancer in Young Women With BRCA Mutation Dec 13, 2023 Having a child is safe for both mother and baby if women with a BRCA mutation get pregnant after a breast cancer diagnosis. Read more…
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What Improves Sexual Well-Being After Breast Cancer? Many Women Say Self-Help
What Improves Sexual Well-Being After Breast Cancer? Many Women Say Self-Help Dec 11, 2023 When it comes to sexual functioning, many women with a history of breast cancer help themselves. Read more…
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False-Positive Mammogram Result May Signal Higher Breast Cancer Risk
False-Positive Mammogram Result May Signal Higher Breast Cancer Risk Dec 11, 2023 Women with a false-positive mammogram result had a 61% higher risk of breast cancer in the next 20 years. Read more…
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Chemotherapy Before Surgery May Mean Lymph Node Radiation Not Needed
Chemotherapy Before Surgery May Mean Lymph Node Radiation Not Needed Dec 5, 2023 If chemotherapy before surgery destroys cancer in the lymph nodes, radiation to the nodal area may not be needed. Read more…
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Can Certain Younger Post-Menopausal Women With Low-Risk Breast Cancer Skip Radiation?
Can Certain Younger Post-Menopausal Women With Low-Risk Breast Cancer Skip Radiation? Dec 6, 2023 Research suggests that some younger post-menopausal women may be able to skip radiation after lumpectomy, but there are important points to consider. Read more…
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Tukysa Plus Kadcyla Better Than Kadcyla Alone for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Tukysa Plus Kadcyla Better Than Kadcyla Alone for Metastatic Breast Cancer Dec 7, 2023 Adding Tukysa to Kadcyla improved outcomes for metastatic HER2-positive disease. Read more…
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Obesity Ups Recurrence Risk in Women Treated With Aromatase Inhibitors
Obesity Ups Recurrence Risk in Women Treated With Aromatase Inhibitors Nov 24, 2023 The risk of breast cancer recurrence is higher in women with obesity treated with an aromatase inhibitor. Read more…
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Vaginal Estrogen Safe for Women With Breast Cancer
Vaginal Estrogen Safe for Women With Breast Cancer Nov 21, 2023 Women with breast cancer can safely use vaginal estrogen to treat certain menopausal symptoms. Read more…
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Lymph Node Surgery Not Needed for Certain Small Breast Cancers
Lymph Node Surgery Not Needed for Certain Small Breast Cancers Nov 21, 2023 If you’re diagnosed with a small breast cancer, you can likely skip lymph node surgery. Read more…
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Long-Term Results Confirm Benefits of Ovarian Suppression With Tamoxifen
Long-Term Results Confirm Benefits of Ovarian Suppression With Tamoxifen Nov 21, 2023 Ovarian suppression plus tamoxifen lowers recurrence risk. Read more…
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FDA Approves Truqap for Certain Metastatic, Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancers
FDA Approves Truqap for Certain Metastatic, Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancers Nov 17, 2023 Truqap is a new targeted therapy option for metastatic, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer with specific genetic mutations that has stopped responding to other hormonal therapy medicines. Read more… q
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Dato-DXd Seems Promising As New Treatment for Certain Metastatic Breast Cancers
Dato-DXd Seems Promising As New Treatment for Certain Metastatic Breast Cancers Nov 1, 2023 The experimental medicine Dato-DXd may be a new treatment option for certain metastatic, hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. Read more…
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Short-Term Fasting Improves Quality of Life During Chemotherapy
Short-Term Fasting Improves Quality of Life During Chemotherapy Oct 30, 2023 “The short-term fasting group didn’t even develop any clinically visible fatigue,” according to the study presenter. Read more…
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Long-Term Exposure to Fine-Particle Air Pollution Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Long-Term Exposure to Fine-Particle Air Pollution Increases Breast Cancer Risk Oct 30, 2023 Living and working in places with high levels of a specific type of air pollution increases breast cancer risk. Read more…
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Preventive Removal of Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes Linked to Better Survival in BRCA+ Breast Cancer
Preventive Removal of Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes Linked to Better Survival in BRCA-Positive Breast Cancer Oct 25, 2023 Removing the healthy ovaries and fallopian tubes improved survival in women with a BRCA mutation who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more…
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Women More Satisfied When Breast Reconstruction Uses Their Own Tissue
Women More Satisfied When Breast Reconstruction Uses Their Own Tissue Oct 25, 2023 Even though the surgery is more complex, women are more satisfied with their breasts if they have reconstruction using their own tissue. Read more…
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Shorter Radiation Schedule Seems As Effective As Standard Schedule After Breast Reconstruction
Shorter Radiation Schedule Seems As Effective As Standard Schedule After Breast Reconstruction Oct 19, 2023 An accelerated radiation schedule after breast reconstruction saves women time and money. Read more…
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Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Have Lower Risk of Dying From Any Cause
Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Have Lower Risk of Dying From Any Cause Oct 5, 2023 If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, following national exercise guidelines can extend your life. Read more…
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What Helps Women Stick to Hormonal Therapy Treatment Plans After Surgery?
What Helps Women Stick to Hormonal Therapy Treatment Plans After Surgery? August 25, 2023 Lowering medicine prices seems to be one of the best ways to help women stick to their hormonal therapy treatment plans after breast cancer surgery. Read more…
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Healthy Diet and Exercise Improve Response to Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer
Healthy Diet and Exercise Improve Response to Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer Sep 14, 2023 Eating a healthy diet and exercising improved pathologic complete response rates in certain women receiving chemotherapy before surgery. Read more…
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Strategies Available for Women’s Sexual Health Issues After Cancer, Better Access Needed
Strategies Available for Women’s Sexual Health Issues After Cancer, Better Access Needed Sep 14, 2023 Although treatments for women’s sexual health issues after cancer exist, many women don’t know about them. Read more…
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Breast Cancer Screening for Women in Their 40s Improves Survival
Breast Cancer Screening for Women in Their 40s Improves Survival Sep 6, 2023 Breast cancer screening for women in their 40s led to better survival for those who were diagnosed with the disease. Read more…
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People Receiving Cancer Treatment Benefit From Extra COVID-19 Boosters
People Receiving Cancer Treatment Benefit From Extra COVID-19 Boosters Sep 6, 2023 If you’re in treatment for breast cancer, you’re likely to benefit from extra COVID-19 boosters. How often you get them depends on the medicines you’re receiving. Read more…
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Healthcare Red Tape Means People May Skip or Delay Cancer Treatment
Healthcare Red Tape Means People May Skip or Delay Cancer Treatment Sep 5, 2023 People diagnosed with cancer who have to do paperwork associated with paying for their care are more likely to skip or delay treatment. Read more…
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More People Younger Than 50 Being Diagnosed With Cancer
More People Younger Than 50 Being Diagnosed With Cancer Aug 23, 2023 Cancer cases are increasing in people younger than 50, especially in younger women. Read more…