Breast Cancer
News
Bilateral mastectomy reduces second breast cancer risk, but not deaths
The risk of second contralateral breast cancer is low regardless of primary breast cancer therapy, results of a retrospective study show.
News
Survival gains in HR+/HER2– MBC trials yet to be seen in real world
The introduction of nine new systemic adjuvant therapies did not change survival outcomes for patients with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer.
News
Single-fraction radiation just misses mark for spinal compression relief
The primary noninferiority endpoint was not met, but a small difference between single- and multi-fraction radiation may not be clinically...
News
Supplemental MRI found to benefit women with dense breast tissue
The trial was not large enough to examine the effect of MRI screening on breast cancer–specific or overall mortality.
News
Study detects lower CV risk in breast cancer survivors
At time of first myocardial infarction, those with a breast cancer history were older, had fewer risk factors, and ultimately had better outcomes...
Conference Coverage
Molecule exhibits activity in heavily pretreated, HER2-positive solid tumors
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – In a phase 1 trial of 18 evaluable patients, PRS-343, a 4-1BB/HER2 bispecific molecule,...
Opinion
‘You had me at hello’: ESMO studies confirm survival benefits in NSCLC and breast cancer
Dr. Alan P. Lyss reflects on the significance of two studies from ESMO 2019 that show significant survival improvements in NSCLC and breast cancer...
Conference Coverage
A progressive exercise intervention improved AGFR in breast cancer survivors
BARCELONA – A progressive exercise intervention improved the android:gynoid fat ratio – which correlated with...
News
Bisphosphonates turn 50
ORLANDO – The progress seen in treating postmenopausal women with breast cancer, is not evident in younger, premenopasual women or for other...
Conference Coverage
Exercise improved QoL, functioning in breast cancer survivors
BARCELONA – A supervised and adapted exercise program improved quality of life, physical functioning, and strength in breast cancer survivors...