Breast cancer | Top 32 novel treatment findings

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery targets brain metastases in breast cancer patients.

The study found that breast cancer brain metastases show distinct spatial distributions based on molecular subtypes, which may inform future therapeutic and diagnostic strategies.

Study published: 2022-07-07

AI scoring system improves breast cancer prognosis

Patients classified as MIRS high-risk exhibited significantly improved survival rates compared to low-risk patients. MIRS also demonstrated a better characterization of the metastatic and immune landscape, indicating a favorable response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Study published: 2021-12-17

Genetic testing identifies BRCA variants reducing cancer risk in women.

Identification of pathogenic variants allows for early detection and preventive measures, significantly reducing the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers in at-risk individuals. The study highlights the potential for targeted screening in isolated populations, improving public health outcomes.

Study published: 2024-04-06

The Advanced Autologous Lower Dermal Sling technique improves cosmetic outcomes in breast cancer patients requiring reconstruction.

Patients reported significantly better cosmetic scores, satisfaction with breast appearance, and psychosocial well-being. Sexual well-being was notably better in the A-ALDS group.

Study published: 2021-05-11

Combination therapy with carvedilol and candesartan fails to protect heart function in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy.

The study found no significant difference in left ventricular ejection fraction between the cardioprotection and standard care groups after 6 months, indicating that the treatment did not prevent decline in cardiac function.

Study published: 2023-02-21

Simultaneous management of breast cancer and pregnancy improves live births in young women with aggressive breast cancer.

77.7% of patients exposed to chemotherapy during pregnancy achieved live term births, indicating feasible management of PABC.

Study published: 2022-09-30

Nivolumab plus capecitabine improves outcomes in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.

The combination of nivolumab and capecitabine resulted in a greater increase in PIS from baseline to week 6 (91%) compared to nivolumab (47%) or capecitabine (53%) alone, indicating enhanced immunologic response. Additionally, the presence of ctDNA was associated with disease recurrence, suggesting its potential role in monitoring treatment efficacy.

Study published: 2023-12-04

Mifepristone alters breast tissue gene expression in healthy premenopausal women.

The treatment resulted in the identification of 27 differentially expressed genes associated with extracellular matrix remodeling, suggesting a potential protective effect against breast cancer by altering the breast transcriptome.

Study published: 2024-03-09

Targeting ENO1 improves outcomes in aggressive breast cancer patients.

High ENO1 expression is associated with worse prognosis, including lower survival rates and higher rates of relapse and metastasis. Targeting ENO1 may improve outcomes in patients with aggressive breast cancer subtypes.

Study published: 2023-11-01

Genetic testing identifies BRCA1 variants in Libyan women with breast cancer.

Identification of 12 genetic variants in BRCA1 exon 11, including three novel variants, which may inform genetic counseling and risk assessment in the Libyan population.

Study published: 2023-10-14

Microfluidic model predicts chemotherapy response

The study demonstrated that the microfluidic model could predict chemotherapy responses, showing that most primary tumors were responsive to chemotherapy, while some metastatic tumors exhibited resistance to cisplatin but responded to paclitaxel and doxorubicin.

Study published: 2021-05-22

Chemotherapy improves survival rates in breast cancer patients with specific subtypes.

The study found that the incidence of TNBC was highest among the molecular subtypes, and the results may guide local oncologists in treatment planning.

Study published: 2021-07-30

Palliative care improves breast cancer outcomes

The expected outcomes include improved quality of life for women with breast cancer, better symptom management, and enhanced emotional support for patients and their families. The findings aim to inform future research and improve palliative care practices.

Study published: 2022-03-22

Adjuvant chemotherapy reduces quality of life in breast cancer patients.

The study found that while chemotherapy can improve survival rates, the adverse events associated with treatment lead to a significant decrease in quality of life, particularly noted through the visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). Certain toxicities, such as lethargy, depression, anxiety, and pain, were particularly impactful on quality of life.

Study published: 2022-11-29

BIS reduces lymphedema progression risk

BIS patients had a lower rate of progression to chronic lymphedema (7.9%) compared to TM patients (19.2%), indicating a significant reduction in risk with BIS.

Study published: 2021-10-18

Omega-3 fatty acids improve breast cancer care

Omega-3 supplementation may help improve nutritional and clinical outcomes in breast cancer patients, potentially enhancing immune response and survival rates during antineoplastic treatment.

Study published: 2021-02-11

Tomosynthesis does not enhance CESM accuracy

CESM with contrast enhancement demonstrated an accuracy of 81.3% for predicting pCR, outperforming MRI, which had an accuracy of 62.5%. CESM also showed better concordance with invasive tumor size compared to MRI.

Study published: 2022-08-30

COVID-19 vaccination increases protection for breast cancer patients

Increased vaccination rates could lead to better protection against COVID-19 for breast cancer patients, reducing morbidity and mortality associated with the virus.

Study published: 2021-12-13

Pre- and post-operative physical activity improves recovery for breast cancer patients.

Positive outcomes include reduced pain, improved quality of life, enhanced physical function, and decreased cancer-related fatigue following surgery.

Study published: 2023-05-21

Magnetic seed localization improves surgical removal of breast lesions in older patients

All biopsied lesions were successfully removed, with healthy surgical margins in cancerous lesions. The technique was found to be reliable and safe, facilitating a simplified procedure for patients and efficient organization for hospitals.

Study published: 2023-08-15

Black women with localized breast cancer experience worse survival outcomes.

The study found that Black women with ER-positive localized breast cancer had significantly worse distant recurrence-free survival compared to White women when treated with AC or NAC. However, there was no racial disparity in outcomes for patients who achieved a pathologic complete response (pCR).

Study published: 2021-12-16

TARGIT-IORT reduces disruption for early breast cancer patients compared to EBRT.

Patients receiving TARGIT-IORT reported minimal disruption to their quality of life, perceived it as a safer option, and appreciated the efficiency of receiving treatment during surgery without additional hospital visits.

Study published: 2023-09-14

The St. Gallen guidelines improve outcomes for patients with invasive lobular cancer.

The study found that patients with ILC had a higher prevalence of ≥4 ALN metastases compared to NST patients, indicating a need for careful consideration of cALND omission. This suggests that adhering to the guidelines without considering the specific characteristics of ILC may lead to undertreatment in a significant proportion of patients.

Study published: 2021-06-12

Immunization against Epstein-Barr virus reduces breast cancer risk in patients.

The findings indicate that immunization against EBV may prevent the development of breast cancer and its metastasis by restoring the function of disrupted tumor suppressor pathways.

Study published: 2023-07-04

Fertility preservation options improve pregnancy rates in young breast cancer patients.

Out of 517 patients, 133 pregnancies (25.7%) occurred post-treatment, with a majority being spontaneous (87.6%). This indicates that many women were able to conceive naturally after breast cancer treatment, despite the challenges posed by the disease and its treatment.

Study published: 2021-06-10

Vinorelbine-platinum regimen effective in mBC

The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 2.3 months, improving to 4.1 months with bevacizumab. The objective response rate (ORR) increased from 11.1% to 25% with the addition of bevacizumab, and the disease control rate (DCR) improved from 27.7% to 83.3%.

Study published: 2024-06-20

Chemotherapy increases p16 expression in breast cancer patients.

The study found that chemotherapy increased p16 expression in breast cancer patients, indicating a response to treatment. However, there was a weak correlation between p16 levels and commonly used epigenetic aging clocks, suggesting that while p16 is a marker of cellular senescence, it may not directly reflect the biological aging measured by these clocks.

Study published: 2023-05-14

Chemotherapy alters gut bacteria to improve breast cancer outcomes in post-menopausal women.

The study found that post-menopausal women exhibited higher microbial enzyme activities related to breast cancer, and there was an increase in bacterial species after chemotherapy, suggesting potential for microbiome-based biomarkers in treatment response.

Study published: 2022-12-30

Chemotherapy causes myelosuppression in breast cancer patients.

The study highlights the high incidence of myelosuppression in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, emphasizing the need for monitoring and management to prevent treatment delays and ensure effective therapy.

Study published: 2024-02-01

Population screening for BRCA1 V1736A reduces cancer risk in Orcadian women.

Identification of a significant number of mutation carriers in the Orcadian population, leading to recommendations for targeted genetic testing and potential early interventions to reduce cancer risk.

Study published: 2022-07-22

An online educational program boosts genetic healthcare providers' confidence in using polygenic risk scores for breast and ovarian cancer risk assessment.

Significant improvements in GHP attitudes, confidence, knowledge, and preparedness for using PRS, with 73% feeling their learning needs were met.

Study published: 2023-02-17

Postmastectomy radiotherapy predicts better outcomes for women with breast cancer.

The nomograms demonstrated good predictive performance with AUCs of 0.708 and 0.740 for predicting ≥1 and >2 macro-SLNMs, respectively, allowing for a significant update in risk assessment from a pre-test prevalence of 13% to a post-test range of 2%-75%.

Study published: 2024-02-23