Invasive breast carcinoma

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—nab-paclitaxel (a chemotherapy) and alpelisib (a targeted therapy)—in patients with triple-negative breast cancer that had specific genetic changes (PIK3CA or PTEN) and didn't respond to standard treatment. The goal was to …

This phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. The study enrolled 190 participants but was terminated early, so the full results ar…

This early-phase trial tested combinations of the drugs bevacizumab and temsirolimus, sometimes with valproic acid or cetuximab, in 154 people with advanced cancers or certain non-cancerous but progressive diseases. The main goal was to find safe doses and look for any signs that…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of targeted drugs (neratinib, pertuzumab, trastuzumab) and chemotherapy (paclitaxel, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide) in 34 people with advanced or inflammatory breast cancer. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combo could …

This study looked at whether the drug abemaciclib could help people with triple negative breast cancer that didn't respond to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the drug could change the tumor's immune environment to make it more attackable by the body's defenses. The …

This study looked at menopausal women over 50 with very small breast cancers (less than 10 mm). It compared standard surgery plus armpit lymph node removal versus surgery alone to see if skipping the extra procedure was safe. The goal was to reduce side effects like arm swelling …

Researchers are testing a nonlinear microscope (NLM) that images breast tissue during lumpectomy without the usual slide preparation. The goal is to see if the NLM can help surgeons find close or positive margins right away, so fewer patients need a second operation. The trial en…

This pilot study tested a four-month telephone program called Y-AMBIENT for young African American women (ages 18-44) with stage I-III breast cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. The program included education sessions, follow-up calls, and videos to help manage …

This early-phase trial tested whether the antifungal drug ketoconazole could block a protein called tGLI1 in brain tumors. It included 15 people with breast cancer that spread to the brain or with a type of brain cancer called glioma. The study was terminated early, so we have li…

This study looked at 42 women with advanced breast cancer who had chemotherapy before surgery. It compared three imaging tests—PET-CT, ultrasound, and MRI—to see which one best measures leftover tumor. The goal was to help doctors choose the right surgery, but the study was stopp…

This study looked at whether a specific gene mutation (HSD3B1) changes how well the hormone therapy letrozole works in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Researchers measured changes in tumor markers before and after treatment. The trial was e…