Breast Cancer

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Trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk (Herceptin Hylecta, Genentech) is indicated for subcutaneous administration in certain patients with HER2-positive early and metastatic breast cancer.

Trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk (Herceptin Hylecta, Genentech) is indicated for subcutaneous administration in certain patients with HER2-positive early and metastatic breast cancer.

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The new class of smart drugs has the ability to bring the toxic payload directly to the cancer cells.

This study demonstrates the significance and efficacy of breast cancer screenings for prevention and early intervention.

Translational study of breast cancer therapy sought to ‘take research from bench to bedside.’

The trial evaluated margetuximab compared with trastuzumab, in combination with chemotherapy, for the treatment of HER 2-positive breast cancer.

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) is currently approved for the treatment of patients with HER-2 positive metastatic breast cancer who previously received trastuzumab and a taxane.

Researchers have identified a link between CXCR4 expression, fibrosis, and immunosuppression in patients with metastatic breast cancer.

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Researchers aimed to better understand the different ways that breast cancer avoids immune system detection.

The FDA has approved trastuzumab-pkrb (Herzuma, Celltrion) as a biosimilar to trastuzumab (Herceptin, Genentech) for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer.

Study examines whether markers of biological aging due to cancer treatment are related to cognitive function in survivors of breast cancer.

Hot flashes are a huge problem across the general population, but even more so in breast cancer survivors.

The FDA has accepted Genentech’s supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) and granted Priority Review for Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) plus chemotherapy (Abraxane® [albumin-bound paclitaxel; nab-paclitaxel]) for the initial treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in people whose disease expresses the PD-L1 protein, as determined by PD-L1 biomarker testing.

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Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber discusses his mother's fight against breast cancer and his advocacy for cancer awareness.

Prescriptions for hormonal therapy medications increased in states that expanded Medicaid, according to a recent analysis.

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Officials with the FDA have approved talazoparib (Talzenna, Pfizer) for the treatment of HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with germline BRCA (gBRCA) mutations.

Talazoparib, a poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, is indicated for patients with known deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCA-mutated breast cancer who are selected for the therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic.

Talazoparib is indicated for patients with known deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA-mutated HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

Study highlights mechanism of endocrine resistance in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers and potential therapeutic targets.

Sequential administration of HER2+ therapy and chemotherapy did not affect survival outcomes in patients with breast cancer.

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Older women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer have a higher risk of experiencing a decline in their ability to function physically.

The effect of chemotherapy on functional status can be critical for older adults, as declining function can inhibit the ability to live independently and perform daily activities.

Some older women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer may be more susceptible to declining physical function and inability to recover function.