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March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

Radiation Therapy ‘Less Scary’ Than Expected, Breast Cancer Patients Agree in Survey

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Misconceptions and fears that many breast cancer patients facing radiation therapy have are typically not realized because of modern techniques, researchers report. Indeed, an overwhelming majority of patients surveyed for this study — comparing ... Read more

March 5, 2018

Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Fish Better Than Flax at Preventing Cancer, Study Finds

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Marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids have a stronger punch than flaxseed and other oils in cancer prevention, being eight times more effective at inhibiting tumor development and growth, according to researchers. ... Read more

March 2, 2018March 2, 2018

EMA’s CHMP Issues Negative Opinion of Neratinib as Added Therapy in Early Stage HER2-positive Breast Cancer

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The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a negative opinion of neratinib as an extended adjuvant treatment of early stage, HER-2 positive breast cancer. ... Read more

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

Verzenio Approved for Postmenopausal Women with HR+, HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly‘s Verzenio (abemaciclib) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor as an initial treatment for postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer. Verzenio is for breast ... Read more

February 26, 2018February 26, 2018

Physical Therapy Speeds Recovery of Arm Motion After Lymph Nodes Removed, Phase 3 Trial Shows

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Women with breast cancer who undergo lymph node surgery more quickly recover full arm motion if they exercise with the help of a physical therapist, a Phase 3 trial shows. ... Read more

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018

Imaging System May Help Identify Breast Cancer Patients Likely to Respond to Chemotherapy

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A new imaging system under development uses red and near-infrared light to identify breast cancer patients who are likely to respond to chemotherapy, possibly as early as two weeks after ... Read more

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018

New Stem Cell Vaccine Protects Against Several Cancers in Mouse Models

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A specialized vaccine made from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can slow tumor growth in mouse models of breast, lung, and skin cancers, research from Stanford University shows. This vaccine ... Read more

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018

Breast Cancer Study Finds Exercise During Chemo Can Become Long-term Habit

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Breast and colon cancer patients who exercise during their chemotherapy program are more likely to remain physically active long term than those receiving usual care, a trial shows. Four years ... Read more

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018

Initial Therapy for Breast Cancer Influences Biopsy Rates During Follow-up, Study Shows

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Women with breast cancer who undergo breast-conserving surgery and a type of internal radiation therapy known as brachytherapy are more likely to require additional breast biopsies during their follow-up care, a nationwide ... Read more

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018

Novartis Canada Creates Site to Support Women with Breast Cancer That Has Spread

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Novartis Canada has created a website to support women with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The site’s name, ExtraordinaryMoments.ca, spotlights one of its features — glimpses of extraordinary moments ... Read more