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Datroway approved in the U.S. for patients with previously treated metastatic HR Positive, HER2 negative breast cancer – Daiichi Sankyo

Written by | 31 Jan 2025

Datroway  (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) has been approved in the U.S. for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative (IHC 0, IHC… read more.

Trastuzumab emtansine improves outcomes in HER2-positive breast cancer

Written by | 17 Jan 2025

Researchers report that adjuvant (post-surgical) trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) treatment of women with high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer has reduced their long-term risk of death or invasive disease by 46%… read more.

European Commission approves Kisqali (ribociclib) with an aromatase inhibitor for the adjuvant treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer – Novartis

Written by | 13 Dec 2024

 Novartis announced that  the European Commission (EC) has approved Kisqali (ribociclib) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor (AI) for the adjuvant treatment of patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive,… read more.

Hair growth drug safe at low doses for breast cancer patients

Written by | 11 Dec 2024

Hair loss during chemotherapy can cause enough distress for some women to lose self-confidence, which experts say may discourage them from seeking chemotherapy in the first place. Oral… read more.

Emotional and financial concerns of breast cancer patients are often unmet

Written by | 22 Oct 2024

Although breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in women, finding support during treatment and through survivorship can be incredibly challenging. An analysis of posts from… read more.

Breast cancer research: New studies show how post-treatment lifestyle choices shape long-term outcomes after diagnosis

Written by | 23 Sep 2024

Three studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have encouraging implications for patients with breast cancer. Two studies focus on breastfeeding after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The studies found… read more.

Shorter-course radiation better option for breast cancer patients than conventional schedule

Written by | 17 Sep 2024

Giving higher doses per fraction of radiation therapy over a shorter time after breast cancer surgery significantly reduces the risk of side effects and improves quality of life… read more.

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

Written by | 3 Sep 2024

Just 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a just-released Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning… read more.

Integration of pharmacies with physician practices has little impact on cancer drug expenditures

Written by | 26 May 2024

Integration of pharmacies with physician practices, where on-site pharmacies open at physician practice locations, is a growing trend in cancer treatment. However, little is known about how this… read more.

Truqap (capivasertib) + Faslodex (fulvestrant) approved in Japan for patients with advanced HR-positive breast cancer – AstraZeneca

Written by | 7 Apr 2024

AstraZeneca’s Truqap (capivasertib) in combination with Faslodex (fulvestrant) has been approved in Japan for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or recurrent PIK3CA, AKT1, or PTEN-altered hormone… read more.

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic

Written by | 20 Mar 2024

Several studies have described the distinct ways the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted cancer care, but less is known about the specific ways the pandemic disrupted breast cancer, the… read more.

Annual breast cancer screening beginning at 40 saves lives

Written by | 23 Feb 2024

Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 and continuing to at least age 79 results in the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks, according to a… read more.

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