Breast Cancer

The Trop-2-tagreting antibody drug conjugate facilitated improved intracranial penetration with favorable tolerability.

Topical, targeted drug delivery increases drug concentrations at the desired site while also reducing toxicity and unwanted adverse effects.

Digoxen is the active ingredient found in the foxglove plant and is commonly used to treat heart failure.

Presence of comorbidities in older patients with breast cancer complicates treatment decisions.

Black and Native American patients were about 2 to 3 times more likely to die of cancer compared with White patients, and women younger than 50 years were affected more than male patients.

Experts presented results that may transform treatment and clinical practice strategies.

Hormonal contraceptives did not increase breast cancer risk in patients with BRCA2 mutations.

Brentuximab vedotin is approved for treatment of adult and pediatric with classical Hodgkin lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy.

Pharmacists play a vital role in cancer prevention and early detection by educating patients on risk factors, counseling on screening guidelines, and promoting adherence to evidence-based recommendations for common cancers, such as breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin cancer.

Inclusion of AI improved detection and reduced instances of false-positive test results.

Of these chemicals, 414 were found to be commonly used in plastics and consumer goods, such as food packaging and personal care products.

Advancements in prevention address cancer risk in high-risk patients and BRCA mutation carriers.

Combining CDK4/6 and PDL-1 inhibitors enhances treatment responses in patients with hormone receptor positive and triple-negative breast cancer.

Novel therapies and personalized treatment plans are improving outcomes for patients with ER-positive breast cancer.

The combination of elacestrant and abemaciclib showed promising 8.7-month progression-free survival in ER+, HER2- advanced breast cancer, including in patients with ESR1 mutations.

The assessment of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes can provide valuable insights to guide personalized treatment decisions for breast cancer patients.

At the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, experts discussed the development, clinical impact, and challenges of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).

Both risk-reducing mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy were associated with significant improvements among young BRCA carriers with breast cancer.

Assessing pre-treatment TIL levels in young breast cancer patients could help predict response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Experts highlight the importance of dosing and regimen optimization in breast cancer to improve treatment tolerability, reduce toxicities, and improve quality of life for patients.

Komal Jhaveri MD, FACP, shares that the combination of imlunestrant plus abemaciclib further improved progression-free survival compared to imlunestrant alone.

The authors suggest that targeted interventions to mitigate financial toxicity should be implemented to better support patients.

When different skin tones are considered in imaging systems, women will receive more equitable screening and care.

Because these cells are present throughout the body, there may also be implications for other cancer types.

The guidelines were expanded to include the growing use of genetic testing within cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.

Factors such as age, race, marital status, years since diagnosis, and out-of-pocket costs show significance as predictors of quality of life.

The analysis also found that the intervention methods could improve patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning.

The findings show robust connections between symptoms, with variations in depression scores directly or indirectly influence fatigue and other symptoms.

Using in vitro models, study investigators predict the risk of bone metastasis in breast cancer based on correlations with their in vivo behaviors and potential.

Pharmacists play a critical role in treating patients with breast cancer and can help address their social determinant of health challenges.