BREAST CARCINOMA

This study tested whether adding a newer imaging test called molecular breast imaging (MBI) to standard 3D mammography (DBT) helps find more breast cancers in women with dense breast tissue. Researchers enrolled 3,023 women aged 40-75 with dense breasts who had no symptoms of bre…

This study tested if a special type of MRI scan, called ZTE imaging, can better show breast biopsy markers made of bone cement. Researchers compared images of these new markers to the standard metal markers used today. The goal was to see if the new scan makes the markers clearer…

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 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 tested a mobile app designed to provide culturally tailored support for Black women who have finished active breast cancer treatment. The app offered educational materials and resources to help survivors manage their health and schedule follow-up appointments. Research…

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 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…