BREAST CARCINOMA

This study tested a new way to give radiation to people with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. Instead of many sessions, only three doses were given directly to the tumor area. The goal was to see if this shorter treatment is safe and works well. 77 participants completed the …

This study tested a new 3D ultrasound test called QTI to see if it works as well as MRI for finding breast cancer in women with a high risk of the disease. 26 women took part, and researchers compared the results from both scans. The goal was to see if QTI could be a simpler, eff…

This study compared two breast cancer screening methods—molecular breast imaging (MBI) and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)—in over 3,000 women aged 40-75 with dense breast tissue. MBI uses a small amount of radioactive material to spot active cancer cells, while DBT is a type …

This study looked at whether contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) can find breast cancers that standard mammograms miss. 89 women who were already diagnosed or highly suspected of having breast cancer got a CEM scan, which uses a dye to make tumors stand out. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether using a special local anesthesia (tumescent local anesthesia) during breast cancer surgery leads to less pain after the operation compared to general anesthesia. 349 women with breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if this approach, which keeps…

This small study tested whether a mindfulness program could help prevent the mental fog (chemo brain) that often comes with chemotherapy. Fifteen women with breast cancer who were about to start chemotherapy took part. The goal was to see if they would attend at least 6 of 8 mind…

This study looked at whether adding prochlorperazine or olanzapine to standard anti-nausea medication can better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Over 1,300 women starting chemotherapy took part. The goal was to find a more effective w…

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 study looked at how breast cancer treatments affect sexual health in women. Researchers followed 25 women who had non-metastatic breast cancer and were referred for fertility preservation. Participants filled out anonymous questionnaires about their sexual function, quality …

This study looked at how well women of color understand their personal risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers surveyed 324 women aged 18 to 50 with no history of breast cancer. The goal was to measure their perceived lifetime risk and compare it to actual risk, helping to …

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 equity resources. Researchers measured how often participants used the app and …

This study tested whether breathing in scented oils (like wood or fragrant oils) could help improve immune cells in people who finished treatment for breast or prostate cancer. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and can be used in future research. 28 participants t…

This early study tested whether a special ultrasound technique (contrast-enhanced ultrasound) can estimate fluid pressure inside breast tumors without a needle. 25 women scheduled for breast biopsy took part. The goal was to see if the ultrasound results matched direct pressure m…

This study looked at 120 women with early-stage breast cancer to see if having low muscle mass (sarcopenia) before treatment made them more likely to develop nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. Researchers measured muscle mass on CT scans and checked for nerve sym…

This study involved 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers looked at how different combinations of surgery and radiation techniques affected breast firmness (fibrosis) and cosmetic results. The goal was to find ways to improve bot…

This study looked back at medical records of over 500 women in Gulf countries whose breast cancer had spread and was previously labeled as HER2-negative. Researchers re-checked the original tumor samples to find out how many actually had a newer subtype called HER2-low. The goal …

This study tested whether a special MRI sequence called ZTE can make bone cement breast biopsy markers easier to see than standard metal markers. Twenty adults with breast cancer took part. Two radiologists scored how well the markers showed up on the scans. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether telehealth education and care plans created by patients themselves can help cancer survivors living in rural areas. 261 adults who finished treatment for breast, colorectal, lung, prostate cancer, or lymphoma took part. The goal was to see if these to…