Breast Cancer

Hot flashes are a huge problem across the general population, but even more so in breast cancer survivors.

The FDA has accepted Genentech’s supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) and granted Priority Review for Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) plus chemotherapy (Abraxane® [albumin-bound paclitaxel; nab-paclitaxel]) for the initial treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in people whose disease expresses the PD-L1 protein, as determined by PD-L1 biomarker testing.

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Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber discusses his mother's fight against breast cancer and his advocacy for cancer awareness.

Prescriptions for hormonal therapy medications increased in states that expanded Medicaid, according to a recent analysis.

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Study highlights mechanism of endocrine resistance in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers and potential therapeutic targets.

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Older women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer have a higher risk of experiencing a decline in their ability to function physically.

The effect of chemotherapy on functional status can be critical for older adults, as declining function can inhibit the ability to live independently and perform daily activities.

Some older women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer may be more susceptible to declining physical function and inability to recover function.

The cumulative economic toll that breast cancer treatment has on survivors and their families carries long-term financial implications, according to a recent study in the Journal of Supportive Care and Cancer.

Survivors of breast cancer and their families face long-term cumulative financial implications from treatment and associated costs.

Women who carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are at an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, yet many women are unaware of their mutation status.

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Globally, lung cancer mortality rates among women are projected to increase by 43% from 2015 to 2030.

Advancements in breast cancer treatment have improved survival rates, but financial hardships related to the cost of these lifesaving therapies can weigh heavily on patients.

Survey findings indicate that patients with breast cancer worry about financial hardships related to their treatment, yet many do not feel providers adequately address these concerns.

This is the first approval that the FDA has granted as part of its new approaches to streamlining the development and review of oncology drugs.

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Approvals and indications of this drug were based on 3 main clinical trials.

In the phase 3 PALOMA-3 trial, Pfizer’s palbociclib (Ibrance) narrowly missed reaching its secondary endpoint of overall survival (OS), according to a press release.

The PALOMA-3 trial evaluated palbociclib (Ibrance) in combination with fulvestrant in women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer.

Researchers have developed a laser-sonic scanner with the ability to detect tumors in as little as 15 seconds.

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Using real-time symptom reports, a well-trained classification algorithm can detect lymphedema more accurately than current clinical methods.

Atezolizumab (Tecentriq, Roche) plus chemotherapy nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) met its co-primary endpoint of progression-free survival in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

Atezolizumab (Tecentriq) plus chemotherapy nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) significantly reduced the risk of disease worsening or death in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

Researchers identified a trend in which higher body mass index was associated with lower breast cancer risk in women before menopause.

Researchers have identified a gene associated with the body’s circadian rhythm that may play a role in the development of breast cancer.