Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer May Benefit Family Members

March 12th 2024, 10:08pm

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An expert explained that patients with breast cancer who undergo genetic testing may help their family members, regardless of whether patients have children.

HER2 an ‘Actionable Biomarker’ in Breast Cancer Subset

March 12th 2024, 9:00pm

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At the Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit, an expert explained HER2-positive breast cancer and gave an overview of effective treatment options in this space.

What to Expect: Hormonal Side Effects from Breast Cancer Treatment

March 8th 2024, 10:00pm

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An expert gives an overview of common endocrine-related side effects that premenopausal women with breast cancer may experience — and what can be done to address them.

Earlier Lymphedema Detection May Lead to Better Outcomes

April 5th 2023, 9:00pm

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When a green dye was used to detect early signs of breast cancer-related lymphedema, patients tended to have better outcomes with the condition, recent research showed.

HER3-DXd Promising for Breast Cancer Type With ‘Poor Prognosis’

April 5th 2023, 9:00pm

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HER3-DXd proved to be safe and efficacious in treating patients with HER3-expressing metastatic breast cancer, recent study results showed.

Increased BRCA1/2 Testing May Improve Patient Outcomes

March 30th 2023, 3:00pm

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The current testing rate for BRCA 1/2 mutations is currently 68% in HER2-negative early breast cancer, but eligible patients could receive better care if tested.

Newer and Unconventional Treatment Methods May Better Manage Breast Cancer Side Effects in the Future

March 4th 2022, 10:00pm

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From the use of anti-depressants to cryotherapy, researchers continue to explore potential ways to mitigate the side effects that are associated with breast cancer therapy.

Advice for the Newly Diagnosed: How to Play an Active Role in Your Treatment

March 28th 2020, 1:00am

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“Often you think we’re the victim, but there’s a lot that you can do to be your own advocate and participate in your healing,” says stage four metastatic breast cancer thriver Nalie Agustin.

Genetic Testing May Offer More Through Clinical Trial Matching

March 24th 2020, 7:06pm

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Genetic testing offers a care team a wealth of knowledge to help them craft treatments, but it also can help match patients to clinical trials for potentially better outcomes.

Financial Assistance Programs Offer Out-of-Pocket Cost Relief to Patients with Cancer

March 24th 2020, 12:15am

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Patients faced with cancer are also faced with tough uphill financial battles, but there are assistance programs that can help.