Exercise during curative chemotherapy for breast cancer has proven benefits. It helps reduce fatigue, preserve muscle strength, improve fitness, and enhance overall quality of life. Staying physically active…
With a wave of FDA approvals and promising clinical trials, treatment options for metastatic breast cancer are expanding fast. Amy Tiersten, MD, highlights the power of immunotherapies—especially checkpoint…
Results of a Gynecologic Oncology Group study suggest that for patients with recurrent cervical cancer, bevacizumab has demonstrated activity and promise as an option for second or third…
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent administration to patients with cancer is associated with increased risks of VTE and mortality. References and Resources Bennett C., Silver S., Djulbegovic B., et al. Venous…
The FDA has issued an update to inform the public that Baxter Healthcare Corporation has extended its recall of multi-dose vials of heparin sodium for injection to also…
DNA methylation may provide clues to boost detection of prostate cancer and prevent unnecessary biopsies according to a prospective study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses post mastectomy breast reconstructive surgery. References…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses the uniqueness of a breast cancer…
The results of a phase II, multicenter trial that included 25 adult patients with newly diagnosed disease reported that patients maintained a complete response to treatment with high-dose…
Prompted by increased reports of syncope, the FDA has announced the withdrawal of the liquid formulation of the growth factor sargramostim (Leukine). References and Resources FDA Warns Physicians…
Joseph Minniti, Founder and Director, The Cancer Foundation for Personal Appearance Inc, demonstrates how wigs and other hair attachments can help those suffering from hair loss due to…
