BREAST NEOPLASM

This early-phase study tested whether a new immune-boosting treatment called IRX-2 is safe to give before chemotherapy in people with early-stage breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer. Sixteen participants received IRX-2 before their planned chemotherapy and surg…

This study looked at how safe and effective IBRANCE® is for women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer when used in everyday medical practice. Over 500 women in Korea took part, and researchers tracked side effects and how well the drug controlled the cancer. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether a program of exercise and relaxation techniques 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 other during treatment. T…

This study tested whether a 12-week program of gentle resistance exercises combined with special compression garments could help reduce arm swelling in women who developed lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. Researchers enrolled 60 women with mild to moderate chronic swelling…

This study tested a simple, non-invasive acupressure technique called Energy Resonance by Cutaneous Stimulation (RESC) to see if it could lower anxiety in women about to undergo a breast biopsy. 57 women having their first breast biopsy for suspected cancer took part. Researchers…

This study tested whether mental exercises or a slowed clock can help breast cancer patients hold their breath longer during radiotherapy. 36 healthy volunteers performed deep inspiration breath-holds with and without a simple tablet-based mental task. The goal was to see if thes…

This study tested a computer tool that helps doctors and cancer survivors discuss heart health during follow-up visits. About 645 survivors of breast, prostate, colorectal, endometrial, or lymphoma cancers took part. The tool reminded doctors to talk about things like cholesterol…