Breast Cancer
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FDA OKs capivasertib for certain advanced breast cancers
The FDA also approved a companion diagnostic device, the FoundationOne CDx assay, to identify patients who are eligible for treatment with...
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Particulate pollution increases the risk for breast cancer
“There is now strong epidemiological and biological evidence for the link between PM2.5 particulate exposure and cancer ...”
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Low vitamin D linked to paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy
These results also “suggest that vitamin D supplementation in patients with lower levels of vitamin D may reduce peripheral neuropathy ...”
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T-DXd benefits persist for HER2-low breast cancer
Extended follow-up of DESTINY-Breast04 confirms survival benefit of T-DXd for HER2-low advanced breast cancer.
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Omitting surgery may be safe in early BC after neoadjuvant pCR
A small trial in early breast cancer has reported 100% disease-free survival at 3 years in women who skipped surgery following pathologic complete...
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Dato-DXd trumps chemo in advanced HR+/HER2– breast cancer
The antibody-drug conjugate datopotamab deruxtecan had better efficacy and safety than chemotherapy for patients with endocrine-resistant...
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The sobering facts about alcohol and cancer
An ESMO session highlights the well-known links between alcohol consumption and cancer and calls on healthcare professionals to do more to raise...
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ICIs improve pCR rates in early ER+/HER2– breast cancer
Nivolumab and pembrolizumab boosted pathologic complete response rates when added to neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy in patients with high-risk...
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No benefit to adding ICI to chemo in triple-negative breast cancer: study
There were no differences in 5-year event-free survival among patients with TNBC who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy with or without...
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Remote symptom monitoring in advanced cancer improves quality of life
Building on prior studies, a new trial shows that digital symptom monitoring during cancer treatment detects symptoms early, improves quality of...