BREAST CARCINOMA

This study tested a new way to give radiation to people with low-risk, early-stage breast cancer after they had a lumpectomy. Instead of many sessions, it uses just three doses aimed only at the tumor area. The goal was to see if this shorter treatment is safe and well-tolerated,…

This study compared two breast imaging methods—molecular breast imaging (MBI) and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)—in over 3,000 women aged 40-75 with dense breast tissue. The goal was to see if adding MBI to standard DBT screening could find more invasive cancers early. Partic…

This study tested a new 3D ultrasound test called QTI to see if it works as well as MRI for breast cancer screening in women with a high lifetime risk. 26 women completed the study, and researchers compared how well each method detected potential cancers. The goal was to see if Q…

This early study tested whether a special ultrasound technique (contrast-enhanced ultrasound) can estimate fluid pressure inside breast tumors without needles. 25 women scheduled for breast biopsy participated. The goal was to see if the ultrasound pressure readings matched direc…

This study tested whether contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) can find breast cancers that standard mammograms miss. 89 women already diagnosed or highly suspected of having breast cancer received CEM, which uses an iodine dye to make tumors stand out. The goal was to see if CEM …

This study tested whether bupropion, a medication often used for depression, can improve low sexual desire in women who have had breast or gynecologic cancer. About 230 women took either bupropion or a placebo pill for 9 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could safely boost d…

This small study tested whether learning mindfulness meditation could help prevent the mental fog (chemo-brain) that often follows chemotherapy. Fifteen women with breast cancer who were about to start chemotherapy took part. The goal was to see if they would attend enough sessio…

This study looked at whether using a special local anesthesia (called tumescent local anesthesia) instead of general anesthesia can reduce pain after breast cancer surgery. 349 women took part. The goal was to see if this approach, which keeps patients awake and avoids risks of g…

This study tested whether adding prochlorperazine or olanzapine to standard anti-nausea medication (netupitant/palonosetron and dexamethasone) could better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Over 1,300 women who had not had chemotherapy …

This study involved 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers wanted to see how different surgical and radiation techniques affect breast firmness (fibrosis) and cosmetic outcome. The goal was to find ways to improve appearance and q…

This study looked back at medical records of over 500 women in Gulf countries with advanced breast cancer that was previously labeled as HER2-negative. Researchers re-tested old tumor samples to find out how many actually had a newer subtype called HER2-low. The goal was to bette…

This study tested whether breathing in humidified wood or fragrant oils could simulate the immune-boosting effects of a forest walk. Twenty-eight adults who had finished chemotherapy or radiation for early-stage breast or prostate cancer took part. The goal was to see if this app…

This study looked at how breast cancer treatment affects sexual health in 25 women with non-metastatic breast cancer. Participants filled out anonymous questionnaires about their sexual function, quality of life, and emotional well-being before and after chemotherapy. The goal wa…

This study looked at whether a special MRI technique called ZTE can make breast biopsy markers made of bone cement easier to see than the usual metal markers. Twenty adults with breast cancer took part. Two radiologists scored how well the markers showed up on the images. The goa…

This study looked at whether cancer survivors living in rural areas can create their own survivorship care plans and learn via telehealth to improve their knowledge and confidence. 261 adults who finished treatment for breast, colorectal, lung, prostate cancer, or lymphoma took p…

This study explored whether having low muscle mass (sarcopenia) before treatment makes nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel more likely in people with early-stage breast cancer. Researchers measured muscle mass on CT scans and tracked nerve symptoms in 120 patients …

This study looked at how well women of color understand their personal risk of getting breast cancer. Researchers surveyed 324 women aged 18 to 50 who had never had breast cancer. The goal was to learn about their perceptions of risk, not to test a treatment.

This study tested a mobile-friendly app called HERCaRE, designed to help Black breast cancer survivors manage life after treatment. The app provides culturally tailored educational materials and health resources. Researchers measured how often participants used the app and whethe…