BREAST NEOPLASM

This study tested a chemotherapy drug called trifluridine/tipiracil in 52 women with advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that had already been treated with other chemotherapies. The goal was to see if the drug could slow cancer growth and improve quality of life. Th…

This early-phase trial tested a personalized cancer vaccine (SV-BR-1-GM) combined with an immunotherapy drug (retifanlimab) in 36 people with advanced breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The vaccine is made from the patient's own tumor cells and aims…

This study tested a new immune-boosting treatment called IRX-2 in 16 people with early stage breast cancer. The goal was to see if giving IRX-2 before chemotherapy is safe and helps the immune system fight the tumor. The treatment was given before surgery, and researchers looked …

This pilot study tested whether a 12-week program of special exercises combined with advanced compression garments could reduce arm swelling in breast cancer survivors with lymphedema. Sixty women with mild to moderate chronic lymphedema were enrolled. The goal was to see if the …

This study tested a manual acupressure technique called Energy Resonance by Cutaneous Stimulation (RESC) to see if it could lower anxiety in 57 women about to undergo a breast macrobiopsy. Participants received a RESC session before the procedure, and their anxiety was measured u…

This study tested whether a program of therapeutic exercise and relaxation techniques (called ATENTO) could prevent nerve damage (neurotoxicity) in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. 42 women were split into two groups: one started the program before cancer treatment, the …

This study tested a tool built into electronic health records that prompts doctors to discuss heart health with cancer survivors during routine visits. Researchers enrolled 645 survivors of breast, prostate, colorectal, endometrial, and lymphoma cancers across 12 clinics. The goa…

This study tested whether mental exercises or a slowed clock can help people hold their breath longer during breast cancer radiation therapy. 36 healthy volunteers were asked to hold their breath while doing a simple mental task on a tablet. The goal was to see if these tricks co…

This completed study looked at how safe and effective the drug IBRANCE® is for women with advanced breast cancer when used in everyday medical practice. Researchers tracked 552 women in Korea for side effects and how well the drug worked. The goal was to gather real-world informa…