Help for Breast Cancer Patients
It’s not a cure. But this latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer. Until now, breast cancers have been categorized as either HER2-positive — the cancer cells have more of the protein than normal — or...
Until now, breast cancers have been categorized as either HER2-positive—thecancer cellshave more of the protein than normal—or HER2-negative. Doctors reporting the advance Sunday said it will make "HER2-low" a new category for guiding breast cancer treatment. About half of patients with late-...
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“It’s a practice-changing study,” said Dr. Sylvia Adams, who directs breast cancer care at NYU Langone Health and enrolled several patients in the study. “It addresses a major unmet need for patients who have metastatic breast cancer.” ...
exercise for all patients withmetastatic breast cancer—particularly those who are experiencing pain—as part of their standard care. Older patients did also benefit from exercise; however, the program might require some additional fine-tuning for them to benefit as much as younger patients. ...
The Covid-19 pandemic has significant consequences for the many self-help psychoeducational programs for patients with cancer (symptoms), especially in Low-Middle-Income Countries. We recommend several measures to adapt these programs to the COVID-19 era, such as the use of mobile versions, the...
In this on-demand webinar series, CURE partnered with UCLA Health and Northside Hospital Cancer Institute to discuss best approaches to tracking side effects for patients with breast cancer. Video Player is loading.This is a modal window.
(1) Entry into the new medical insurance directory - "strong drugs" for breast cancer prevention and control enhance the prevention and control effect On December 13, 2023, the National Health Insurance Bureau announced the adjustment results of the national medical insurance directory in 2023, and...
Breast cancer patients and memory loss: New research reveals early intervention can helpBreast cancer patients can experience problems with memory after chemotherapy treatment. This can be frustrating and lead to increased stress. However, new research from UCLA indicates early intervention can help and...