BREAST CARCINOMA

This study tested whether a specific type of MRI scan, called ZTE imaging, can better visualize breast biopsy markers made of bone cement compared to the standard metal markers. Twenty participants with breast cancer underwent their standard breast MRI scans. Radiologists then co…

This study tested whether a special type of mammogram, which uses a contrast dye injected into the vein, is better at finding all areas of breast cancer in women who were getting a second opinion at a major cancer center. The goal was to see if this method could find cancers that…

This study tested whether adding a newer imaging method called molecular breast imaging (MBI) to standard 3D mammography (DBT) helps find more invasive breast cancers in women with dense breast tissue. Over 3,000 women aged 40-75 with dense breasts underwent both screening tests …

This study tested whether a new 3D ultrasound test called QTI could work as well as MRI for breast cancer screening in women at high lifetime risk. Researchers compared both tests in 26 women to see if QTI could detect concerning findings effectively. The goal was to determine if…

This study looked at 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers compared different combinations of surgical and radiation techniques to understand which approaches lead to less scarring and better cosmetic results. The goal was to hel…

This study compared two anesthesia methods for breast cancer surgery to see which causes less pain afterward. Researchers followed 349 patients who had either local numbing (where they stayed awake) or general anesthesia (where they were put to sleep). The goal was to find which …

This large study aimed to find better ways to control the severe nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. It tested whether adding one of two extra anti-nausea drugs (prochlorperazine or olanzapine) to a standard three-drug combination worked better. …

This small pilot study explored whether an 8-week mindfulness meditation program could help prevent 'chemo brain'—the memory and concentration problems some people experience after chemotherapy. The study enrolled 15 women with breast cancer who were about to start chemotherapy. …

This study looked back at medical records to understand how common a specific subtype of breast cancer called 'HER2-low' is in the Gulf region. Researchers reviewed records of 517 women with advanced breast cancer to count cases and describe patient experiences. The goal is to ga…

This study explored whether breathing humidified scents from wood and fragrant oils (simulating a forest environment) is a practical way to help the immune systems of people recovering from breast or prostate cancer. Researchers tested this with 28 patients who had recently finis…

This study aimed to understand how younger Black and Hispanic women perceive their personal risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers surveyed and interviewed 324 women without a history of breast cancer to learn how they think about risk and if it influences their health cho…

This study aimed to understand how breast cancer treatments affect patients' sexual health and quality of life over time. Researchers followed 25 women with non-metastatic breast cancer for one year after starting chemotherapy. They used repeated anonymous questionnaires to track…

This study aimed to understand if having low muscle mass (sarcopenia) before treatment makes breast cancer patients more likely to develop nerve damage from a common chemotherapy drug called paclitaxel. Researchers followed 120 early-stage breast cancer patients in Turkey, measur…