April 5th 2023
When a green dye was used to detect early signs of breast cancer-related lymphedema, patients tended to have better outcomes with the condition, recent research showed.
HER3-DXd proved to be safe and efficacious in treating patients with HER3-expressing metastatic breast cancer, recent study results showed.
March 30th 2023
The current testing rate for BRCA 1/2 mutations is currently 68% in HER2-negative early breast cancer, but eligible patients could receive better care if tested.
March 4th 2022
From the use of anti-depressants to cryotherapy, researchers continue to explore potential ways to mitigate the side effects that are associated with breast cancer therapy.
March 28th 2020
“Often you think we’re the victim, but there’s a lot that you can do to be your own advocate and participate in your healing,” says stage four metastatic breast cancer thriver Nalie Agustin.
March 24th 2020
Genetic testing offers a care team a wealth of knowledge to help them craft treatments, but it also can help match patients to clinical trials for potentially better outcomes.
Patients faced with cancer are also faced with tough uphill financial battles, but there are assistance programs that can help.
March 21st 2020
Having the right understanding and information of a patient’s genetics can not only help treat cancer but also help prevent it.
March 20th 2020
Understanding a diagnosis is not just something for a patient's care team, the patient needs to understand their diagnosis as well.
March 19th 2020
Understanding biomarkers specific to breast cancer can guide treatment plans and help families with a history of the disease take preventive measures.
March 18th 2020
As CDK 4/6 inhibitors become a bigger part of the treatment of breast cancer, CURE® sat down with clinical nurse specialist Patricia Jakel to discuss the essentials about the drug.
March 14th 2020
Don’t be worried to get a second opinion — it could save your life.
March 13th 2020
Being a patient with cancer gives you a unique perspective that can become beneficial when serving as an advocate for others.
March 9th 2020
If patients take a deep breath and concentrate on the journey ahead after receiving a diagnosis, they can find a path forward, says one metastatic breast cancer thriver.
At the 37th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Dr. Valerie Lemaine discussed the signs and symptoms of BIA-ALCL, as well as how the disease is diagnosed and treated.
March 8th 2020
At the 2020 CURE® Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit, oncology nurse Patricia Jakel had the chance to discuss the types of questions patients should be asking their care team.
At CURE’s Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit, Stephanie Seban shared the ways a patient can become their own best advocate to thrive through their breast cancer journey.
Genetic and genomic testing is vital for patients with breast cancer and not only do patients need to understand why that is, but their physicians as well.
At the 37th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference Dr. Jean-Bernard Durand discussed data that showed how prescribed and personalized exercise programs can improve outcomes for patients with cancer who already face a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
March 7th 2020
“A person becomes a survivor from the point they are diagnosed and for the balance of their lives,” Dr. Don S. Dizon said in a presentation at the 37th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference®.
At the 37th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Dr. Kevin S. Hughes discussed genetic testing and what health care providers should be doing to identify more individuals at risk for cancer.
Xentuzumab in combination with Verzenio, with or without endocrine therapy, may be safe and effective in treating patients with solid tumors and advanced breast cancer.
March 6th 2020
Premenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer experienced improved survival and quality of life with the addition of Kisqali to Zoladex and endocrine therapy to their treatment regimen.
Women who had contralateral prophylactic mastectomy reported similar breast satisfaction and quality of life, cancer-related distress and anxiety and depression scores, compared with those who did not undergo the procedure.
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