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Neratinib-paclitaxel is no better than trastuzumab-paclitaxel for progression-free survival in recurrent and/or metastatic ERBB2-positive breast cancer

Neratinib Not Superior to Trastuzumab in ERBB2-Breast CA

Neratinib-paclitaxel doesn't improve progression-free survival versus trastuzumab-paclitaxel
Consumption of processed carbohydrates and sugary drinks may affect risks of breast and prostate cancers

Glycemic Load Tied to Breast, Prostate Cancers

Preliminary study finds more reasons to improve diet
For women with breast cancer

Breast Cancer Recurrence Up With Nightly Fasting <13 Hours

Nightly fasting of less than 13 hours not linked to breast cancer mortality, all-cause mortality
Acupuncture may improve management of hot flashes in women with breast cancer

Acupuncture Helps Manage Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients

Improvements seen in climacteric symptoms and quality of life measures
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has endorsed the Cancer Care Ontario recommendations on the role of patient and disease factors in selecting adjuvant therapy for early-stage breast cancer

ASCO Endorses Cancer Care Ontario Breast Cancer Guidelines

Several patient, disease factors should be considered for adjuvant therapy for early breast cancer
Interpretation of a single breast biopsy slide per case predicts low likelihood of verification for diagnosis of atypia or ductal carcinoma in situ

Low Likelihood for Atypia, DCIS Verification With Single Slide

Highly probable verification for invasive breast cancer and benign without atypia diagnoses
The number of U.S. breast cancer patients choosing to have a healthy breast removed has tripled in the past decade

Preventive Mastectomies Triple for U.S. Women Over Past Decade

Patients increasingly opt to have the healthy breast removed, despite limited benefit
The CYP3A7*1C allele appears to be associated with mortality and disease progression in specific cancers

CYP3A7*1C Allele Linked to Cancer Mortality, Progression

Associated with adverse outcomes in breast cancer, lung cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia
The 21-gene recurrence score (Oncotype DX) seems to accurately identify women with early-stage breast cancer who don't need chemotherapy

Gene Test IDs Breast CA Patients Who May Not Need Chemo

Analysis can help women who won't benefit from additional treatment to avoid side effects
Women with diabetes who take insulin appear to have a higher incidence of dense breasts

Insulin Treatment May Up Breast Density in Diabetes Patients

Women on insulin might need extra breast cancer screening