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October 4, 2017

Physical Activity Boosts Breast Cancer Survivors’ Cognition, Study Reports

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When breast cancer survivors increased their physical activity, they more than doubled their mental processing speed, according to a study at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. ... Read more

October 2, 2017

FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s Verzenio for Certain Types of Breast Cancer

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Eli Lilly and Company’s Verzenio (abemaciclib) for the treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative type of advanced or metastatic breast cancer if a ... Read more

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017

Nerlynx Delays Invasive Disease in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Herceptin, ExteNET Trial Shows

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Researchers found an increase in invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) in patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with Puma Biotechnology’s Nerlynx (neratinib) after initial treatment with Herceptin (trastuzumab). Quality of life was ... Read more

September 27, 2017

Novartis, Eva Longoria Launch ‘Kiss This 4 MBC’ to Raise Funds, Awareness for Metastatic Breast Cancer

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Novartis is teaming up with actress, producer, and activist Eva Longoria to launch “Kiss This 4 MBC” – a new funding and awareness-raising campaign to support the metastatic breast cancer ... Read more

September 25, 2017

Tibetan Yoga May Improve Sleep Quality in Breast Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy, Study Finds

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Practicing Tibetan yoga frequently may improve sleep quality in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows. The study, “Randomized trial of ... Read more

September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

Taselisib-Femara Combo Improves Response in Certain Postmenopausal Women with Early Breast Cancer, Study Shows

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Adding taselisib to Femara (letrozole) increases the measurable response in certain postmenopausal women with early breast cancer, according to a new study. The benefits were also seen in women whose tumors had ... Read more

September 20, 2017

Waist and Widespread Fat Contribute to Distinct Breast Cancer Subtypes, Study Finds

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While both widespread (subcutaneous) and abdominal (visceral) fat accumulation contribute to breast cancer, the two types of obesity are linked to different subtypes of the disease, a new study from China revealed. ... Read more

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

MasSpec Pen Accurately Detects Cancer Cells During Surgery in Seconds

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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin developed an automated handheld device that accurately identifies cancerous tissue in as little as 10 seconds. The device, called MasSpec Pen, is designed ... Read more

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

Endomag Receives CE Mark Approval for Minimally Invasive Breast Cancer Surgery Marker

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Medical device developer Endomag has recently received CE Mark approval for Magseed, its minimally invasive breast marker used to guide surgeons during breast cancer surgery. Magseed will be distributed in Europe by ... Read more

September 13, 2017

Abemaciclib Combo Therapy Improves Outcome in Certain Advanced Breast Cancer Patients

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Adding abemaciclib to endocrine therapy can reduce the risk of breast cancer progressing in newly diagnosed postmenopausal women, according to interim results of a Phase 3 clinical trial. Italian researcher Angelo Di Leo ... Read more