The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about every aspect of life, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for breast cancer. People who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and people who are at high risk for breast cancer have found themselves in a uniquely difficult and sometimes frightening position since the coronavirus crisis began. Many…
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People age 70 and older diagnosed with certain estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancers and other health problems who were treated with chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery had better survival than people who weren’t treated with chemotherapy, according to a study. Still, other factors, including how well a person functions and quality of life, need to be considered…
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The risk of breast cancer coming back (recurrence) and death due to breast cancer increased in people who had a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure after being treated for early-stage breast cancer, according to a study. The research was published in the July 13, 2020, issue of Nature Medicine. Read the abstract of “Myocardial…
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Mouth and throat sores, also called mucositis, look like ulcers and can be red and swollen. Pain from these sores can affect your ability to eat, drink, chew, swallow, and talk. If your immune system is suppressed, you may be more likely to get an oral yeast infection. Oral yeast infections can cause mouth and throat…
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A study suggests that there are differences in the characteristics of cancers linked to a BRCA1 mutation compared to those of cancers linked to a BRCA2 mutation in men. The research was published online on July 2, 2020, by the journal JAMA Oncology. Read the abstract of “Characterization of the Cancer Spectrum in Men With…
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If you find that your wig can get hot and uncomfortable during the summer months, you’re not alone. Wig discomfort in warm weather is a common complaint among wig wearers. If keeping your hair loss private isn’t as important to you during the summer, you can always opt for a cooler alternative to a wig…
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Medications are often a major expense for people with cancer. First, make sure you take a look at your insurance plan’s prescription coverage to see what’s covered and what’s not — and how much you can expect to pay out of pocket. If you’re having trouble, ask for help from your insurance plan or a…
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Perjeta (chemical name: pertuzumab) used in combination with Herceptin (chemical name: trastuzumab), another targeted therapy medicine, and Taxotere (chemical name: docetaxel), a type of chemotherapy, to treat HER2-positive, metastatic breast cancer that hasn’t been treated with either Herceptin or chemotherapy yet. Perjeta was called Omnitarg in earlier studies. Perjeta also is approved: to be used…
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On Feb. 28, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an injectable form of Herceptin (chemical name: trastuzumab) called Herceptin Hylecta (chemical name: trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) to treat people diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer. The approval is based on results from the HannaH trial and the SafeHER studies showing that Herceptin Hylecta is…
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On June 29, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the fixed-dose combination of Herceptin (chemical name: trastuzumab), Perjeta (chemical name: pertuzumab), and hyaluronidase-zzxf to treat all stages of HER2-positive breast cancer in combination with chemotherapy. The brand name of the medicine is Phesgo and it is given as an injection under the…
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A study suggests that women who talk to other people online shortly after being diagnosed with breast cancer may be more satisfied with their treatment decisions. The research was published online on July 28, 2016 by the journal JAMA Oncology. Read “Use of Online Communication by Patients With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer During the Treatment…
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Many women entering menopause report that they have trouble remembering things and thinking clearly. Doctors call thinking and memory issues cognitive problems. Some women may have trouble with: learning new tasks remembering names paying attention and concentrating finding the right words multitasking organizing thoughts remembering where things are (keys, glasses, etc.) It hasn’t been clear…
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Allergic reactions happen when your body is sensitive to a specific substance. The reaction can happen when you swallow or inhale the substance or when it is applied to your skin or injected or transfused through an IV into your body. Allergic reactions can take many forms. Mild allergic reactions include: rashes hives itching runny…
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