BREAST CANCER FEMALE

This study tested a procedure called radiofrequency ablation (RFA), which uses heat to destroy small breast tumors. It involved 30 patients with early-stage breast cancer to see if the treatment was safe and effective at removing the cancer. Doctors followed patients for two year…

This study tested whether alpha lipoic acid, a natural antioxidant supplement, could protect the heart from damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in breast cancer patients. Researchers enrolled 80 Egyptian women with breast cancer who were starting doxorubicin treatm…

This study tested a new 3D plastic guide called the Breast Cancer Locator (BCL) against the standard wire method for breast cancer surgery. It involved 480 women with non-palpable breast cancer to see if the BCL was as safe and effective at helping surgeons remove all the cancer.…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system could read mammograms as accurately as experienced radiologists. Researchers looked back at 222 anonymized mammograms from four screening centers, comparing the AI's findings against those of three radiologists. The…

This study tested a new method to help surgeons locate small, hidden breast tumors during surgery. Ten women with non-palpable breast cancer received both a new fluorescent dye injection and the standard radioactive marker before surgery. Researchers compared how well the glowing…

This study aimed to improve a specialized breast biopsy procedure. When a suspicious spot is seen only on a special contrast mammogram, doctors need to take tissue samples. Researchers worked with 77 women to find the minimum number of samples needed to get a reliable diagnosis, …

This study looked at how different combinations of breast cancer surgery and radiation techniques affect scarring and cosmetic results. Researchers followed 775 women who had breast-conserving therapy between 2016 and 2020 to understand which treatment approaches lead to better a…

This study compared two methods to help women regain shoulder movement after lymph node removal surgery for breast cancer. Forty participants were randomly assigned to use either a digital physiotherapy app (TRAK) or follow a paper-based exercise plan at home for four weeks. Rese…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a program combining education and group exercise could help older breast cancer survivors manage the joint pain caused by a common medication (aromatase inhibitors). Researchers wanted to see if this approach could reduce pain and …

This small, completed study tested whether two simple, self-administered techniques could help breast cancer survivors manage common long-term symptoms. Fifty-four women who had finished their main cancer treatments and were still experiencing moderate pain, fatigue, and sleep pr…

This study looked at pain and recovery in women who had breast reconstruction immediately after a mastectomy for breast cancer. It followed 27 women who received one of two different implant placement techniques. The goal was to understand how these methods affect pain, arm funct…

This study tested whether a 12-week health education program could help women undergoing breast cancer treatment improve their lifestyle, physical activity, nutrition, mood, and quality of life. Twenty-eight participants were split into two groups: one received health education r…

This study tested different ways to give pain-blocking injections before double mastectomy with reconstruction surgery. Researchers wanted to see which injection method best reduced patients' need for opioid pain medication after surgery. The trial involved over 1,500 women and c…

This study tested a new method for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. It involved placing an implant in front of the chest muscle and using the patient's own fat to prepare the area first. Researchers followed 60 women for two years to see if this approach reduced pain and c…

This study tested whether a personalized, remote exercise coaching program could improve quality of life for breast cancer survivors. It compared this program to standard supportive care over 12 months. The goal was to see if regular, guided physical activity could help survivors…

This study tested if adding a drug called dexmedetomidine to a standard nerve block could better control pain after breast cancer surgery. It involved 60 women undergoing mastectomy. Researchers compared how much morphine patients needed and their pain levels for 48 hours after s…

This study aimed to understand the connection between arm swelling (lymphedema) and chronic muscle pain (myofascial pain syndrome) in breast cancer survivors. Researchers observed 110 patients who had undergone breast cancer surgery or radiation to see if the severity of swelling…

This study tested different ways to encourage people to get genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk. Researchers sent messages to patients and alerts to doctors to see which method worked best to get more people tested. The goal was to help more people, especially from…

This study aimed to understand how stress affects the health behaviors of African American breast cancer survivors. Researchers measured stress responses in 110 women and looked at how those responses related to their diet, exercise, and treatment follow-through. The goal was to …

This study aimed to understand why some women reject or disagree with their personalized breast cancer risk estimate. Researchers surveyed 781 Black women aged 39-74, giving them a risk score and asking for their reaction. The goal was to see if rejecting the risk number affected…

This study looked at how doctors use a specific genetic test (OncotypeDX) to make decisions about chemotherapy for patients with early-stage, hormone-positive breast cancer. It involved 270 women and observed how the test's 'Recurrence Score' influenced treatment recommendations.…

The purpose of this study is to assess the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of a educational video series for patients going through breast cancer treatment.