Androgen receptor stops tumor growth in the most common form of breast cancer

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers say they have found a viable new therapeutic strategy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, even cancers that are resist

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Androgen receptor stops tumor growth in the most common form of breast cancer

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers say they have found a viable new therapeutic strategy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, even cancers that are resist

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Women's wellness: Sexual health after cancer treatment

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFollowing a cancer diagnosis, patients often ask many questions about their treatment and possible side effects. One area that is often overloo

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Women's wellness: Sexual health after cancer treatment

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFollowing a cancer diagnosis, patients often ask many questions about their treatment and possible side effects. One area that is often overloo

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New study suggests weight gain may reduce breast cancer risk

by Crystal VillarrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theInternational Journal of Cancer, has found that women who gain weight from early adulthood are at a reduced risk of d

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New study suggests weight gain may reduce breast cancer risk

by Crystal VillarrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theInternational Journal of Cancer, has found that women who gain weight from early adulthood are at a reduced risk of d

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Fiber consumption linked to lower breast cancer risk

byWileyMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainConsuming a diet high in fiber was linked with a reduced incidence of breast cancer in an

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Fiber consumption linked to lower breast cancer risk

byWileyMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainConsuming a diet high in fiber was linked with a reduced incidence of breast cancer in an

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HER2-targeted therapy trastuzumab deruxtecan shows early promise in patients with non-breast and non-gastric cancers

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchA HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu), showed signs of clinical activity in multiple non-breast/non-gastric

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HER2-targeted therapy trastuzumab deruxtecan shows early promise in patients with non-breast and non-gastric cancers

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchA HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu), showed signs of clinical activity in multiple non-breast/non-gastric

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In NIH trial, selumetinib shrinks tumors, provides clinical benefit for children with NF1

byNational Cancer InstituteFindings from a phase 2 clinical trial show that the drug selumetinib improves outcomes for children with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). In the t

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In NIH trial, selumetinib shrinks tumors, provides clinical benefit for children with NF1

byNational Cancer InstituteFindings from a phase 2 clinical trial show that the drug selumetinib improves outcomes for children with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). In the t

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Breast density, microcalcifications, and masses may be heritable traits

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchAn analysis of a large Swedish cohort revealed that breast density, microcalcifications, and masses are heritable features, and that breast density and

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Breast density, microcalcifications, and masses may be heritable traits

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchAn analysis of a large Swedish cohort revealed that breast density, microcalcifications, and masses are heritable features, and that breast density and

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FDA approves first ever treatment for neurofibromatosis

by Children's Tumor FoundationThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Koselugo (selumetinib) for use in patients with inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, a common manifestation in

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FDA approves first ever treatment for neurofibromatosis

by Children's Tumor FoundationThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Koselugo (selumetinib) for use in patients with inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, a common manifestation in

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Cancer treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors may lead to thyroid dysfunction

byThe Endocrine SocietyThyroid dysfunction following cancer treatment with new treatments called immune checkpoint inhibitors is more common than previously thought, according to research that w

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Cancer treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors may lead to thyroid dysfunction

byThe Endocrine SocietyThyroid dysfunction following cancer treatment with new treatments called immune checkpoint inhibitors is more common than previously thought, according to research that w

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The importance of family caregivers on a cancer journey

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaA University of Hawai'i Cancer Center study found the presence of a family caregiver created positive perceptions of care coordination from cancer patients. Ca

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The importance of family caregivers on a cancer journey

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaA University of Hawai'i Cancer Center study found the presence of a family caregiver created positive perceptions of care coordination from cancer patients. Ca

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