Lymphovenous anastomosis improves quality of life in breast cancer-related lymphedema
Lymphedema surgery improves quality of life in breast cancer survivors
This meta-analysis of observational studies found that therapeutic lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) significantly improves quality of life in …
A new analysis finds that lymphovenous anastomosis significantly boosts quality of life for breast cancer survivors with lymphedema, especia…
Weight reduction ranked highest for limb volume, while VR-based training ranked highest for pain in breast cancer-related lymphedema
Weight loss and virtual reality rank highest for breast cancer swelling and pain relief
This network meta-analysis of 754 patients evaluated non-pharmacological therapies for breast cancer-related lymphedema. Weight reduction ra…
Weight loss and virtual reality training ranked best for reducing arm swelling and pain in breast cancer patients, though other therapies al…
Healthcare professionals need updated guidance on managing breast cancer-related lymphedema effectively today
Review updates care for breast cancer-related lymphedema
This narrative review aims to apprise healthcare professionals with the latest understanding of optimal care and counseling patients regardi…
A new review summarizes the latest understanding of breast cancer-related lymphedema to help healthcare professionals counsel patients.
Protocol for randomized controlled trial of TEAS pretreatment for breast cancer-related lymphedema
New electrical therapy may stop breast cancer swelling before surgery starts
This document outlines a randomized controlled trial protocol evaluating transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation pretreatment in brea…
A new electrical therapy might stop arm swelling before breast cancer surgery begins
Taxane-Based and Long-Course Chemotherapy Linked to Higher Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Risk
New Data Links Chemo Drugs to Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer
In a retrospective cohort of 201 breast cancer patients at Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, taxane-based regimens, long-course chemotherapy, an…
Breast cancer patients on certain chemotherapy drugs face a higher risk of developing arm swelling after treatment ends.
Network meta-analysis suggests surgical techniques may reduce breast cancer-related lymphedema
Surgical techniques may help prevent and treat breast cancer-related arm swelling
A network meta-analysis of breast cancer survivors found axillary reverse mapping and lymphovascular anastomoses were associated with reduce…
Specific surgeries significantly reduce breast cancer arm swelling before it starts and help shrink swollen arms after treatment while impro…
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Datopotamab deruxtecan extends life for advanced breast cancer patients
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A massive analysis of over 267,000 patients shows statins reduce recurrence and death risk in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
Immunotherapy improves complete response but lacks overall response benefit in HR+ breast cancer
Immunotherapy shows mixed results for hormone-positive breast cancer patients
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A large analysis found immunotherapy did not improve overall survival but did increase side effects for hormone-positive breast cancer patie…
Trastuzumab deruxtecan improves PFS vs chemotherapy in HR-positive, HER2-low breast cancer
Trial shows T-DXd beats chemo for breast cancer
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A new drug, T-DXd, helps people with a common type of advanced breast cancer live longer without their disease getting worse.
Review covers capecitabine and trastuzumab emtansine for triple-negative and HER2-positive breast cancer
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New blood tests and tumor markers are helping doctors choose the right chemo for breast cancer, reducing resistance and improving survival.
FDA Approves Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) for Multiple HER2-Positive and HER2-Low Cancers
FDA approves Enhertu for several types of HER2 positive cancers.
FDA approved Enhertu for several indications including HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, HER2-low and HER2-ultralow breast cancer, HER…
The FDA has approved Enhertu for multiple cancers, including breast, lung, stomach, and other solid tumors that have a specific protein call…
CDK4/6i plus AI or fulvestrant shows similar clinical benefit in HR+ HER2- MBC
Two drugs linked to longer survival than palbociclib in breast cancer
This retrospective single-center analysis of 341 patients with HR+/HER2− MBC found that palbociclib, abemaciclib, and dalpiciclib combined w…
In a real-world analysis, two CDK4/6 inhibitors showed longer survival times than palbociclib for metastatic breast cancer patients.
Review of 35 cases highlights diagnostic challenges in gastric metastasis from invasive lobular breast cancer
Breast Cancer Spreads to Stomach: Why Testing Must Change
This case report and literature review synthesizes data from 35 recent cases (2019–2024) of gastric metastasis from breast cancer.
Doctors must re-test stomach issues in breast cancer patients because the cells often change their identity.
Retrospective analysis identifies risk factors for trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity in HER2-positive breast cancer patients
Many Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Heart Damage — If Doctors Know the Warning Signs
This retrospective analysis of 298 HER2-positive breast cancer patients assessed trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity.
This could help doctors protect patients’ hearts before cancer therapy even begins.
Review of survey data highlights high rates of misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis in metastatic invasive lobular breast cancer
One in Four Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Misdiagnosed at First Visit
This cross-sectional survey review analyzed patient-reported data from 525 individuals with invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC).
One in four metastatic breast cancer patients were misdiagnosed at their first doctor visit, delaying care for a stealthy cancer that spread…
Gedatolisib plus fulvestrant with or without palbociclib improved progression-free survival versus fulvestrant monotherapy in advanced breast cancer
New Drug Combo Slashes Breast Cancer Progression Risk by 75%
This phase III randomized trial evaluated gedatolisib plus fulvestrant with or without palbociclib in patients with hormone receptor-positiv…
For patients with tough-to-treat advanced breast cancer, a new three-drug combination nearly quadrupled the time before the cancer started g…
Tucidinostat plus capecitabine shows 25.8% response in advanced HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer
New Drug Combo Helps Breast Cancer After CDK4/6 Failure
This phase 2 trial evaluated tucidinostat plus metronomic capecitabine with endocrine therapy in 66 patients with HR-positive HER2-negative …
A new drug mix shrinks tumors in advanced breast cancer patients whose disease grew after standard treatments failed.
Questions about Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Does axillary reverse mapping lower the chance of developing breast cancer-related lymphedema?
Axillary reverse mapping significantly lowers the risk of developing breast cancer-related lymphedema compared to standard surgery, with studies showing a much lower chance of the condition occurring.
Full answer →Which surgical technique reduces the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema best?
Axillary reverse mapping and lymphovascular anastomoses are the two surgical techniques with the strongest evidence for reducing the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema.
Full answer →Will transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation pretreatment help prevent breast cancer-related lymphedema?
Current high-quality evidence does not yet confirm if transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) prevents breast cancer-related lymphedema, as a major trial is currently underway to test this specific question.
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