Breast Cancer
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Exercise can improve outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis
Feb 22, 2017News Hour: Several lifestyle changes can improve outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis, but exercise is far and away the best habit to establish, researchers say. Women with breast cancer, whether newly diagnosed or at any... -
Pfizer’s breast cancer drug is too expensive, British agency said
Feb 3, 2017News Hour: Pfizer’s breast cancer drug Ibrance, or palbociclib, is too expensive to justify its use on Britain’s state-run health service, the country’s healthcare cost-effectiveness watchdog said on Friday. The National Institute for Health and Care... -
Many women being treated for breast cancer suffer from severe treatment side effects
Jan 27, 2017News Hour: Many women being treated for breast cancer suffer from severe treatment side effects even when they don’t receive chemotherapy, a recent study suggests. For the study, researchers surveyed 1,945 women diagnosed with early-stage breast... -
Almost 20% of breast cancer patients fail to complete prescribed endocrine therapy
Dec 18, 2016News Hour: Around 20% of breast cancer patients do not complete prescribed endocrine therapy, researchers report at the ESMO Asia 2016 Congress in Singapore. The study in over 5,500 women found that younger patients and those who... -
Latest innovations in development for patients with blood disorders and breast cancer
Nov 17, 2016News Hour: Novartis will present data demonstrating the latest advancements from its oncology research program at the 58th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, December 3-6, and the San Antonio Breast... -
Breast cancer risks, Women unclear about breast density
Oct 29, 2016News Hour: Women are becoming more aware of the term “breast density,” but they aren’t as familiar with its relation to breast cancer risk or mammograms, according to a small U.S. study. In particular, African American... -
Breast cancer awareness program held in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Oct 29, 2016News Hour: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) organized a breast cancer awareness program for its female members at the Rajarbag Police Line. The event was supported by Centre for Cancer Prevention and Research (CCPR) and Bangladesh Breast... -
Novartis challenges Pfizer with strong breast cancer drug data
Oct 10, 2016News Hour: An experimental Novartis pill given with an older drug kept advanced breast cancer in check far longer than standard treatment alone, putting it on track to challenge Pfizer’s blockbuster Ibrance, data showed on Saturday.... -
Saving the breast in cancer: Guide to surgical options and making friends with chemotherapy
Oct 9, 2016News Hour: Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, colon, endometrial, lung, cervical, skin, and ovarian cancers. Knowing about these cancers and what you can do to help prevent them or find... -
30-day mortality following chemotherapy for breast and lung cancer in England
Aug 30, 2016News Hour: For the first time, national data on 30-day mortality for patients with breast and lung cancer treated with chemotherapy have been collected and analysed in order to help clinical teams review and improve patient...
