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Filter by:This study aimed to determine whether sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) could be a reliable option for evaluating nodal status in patients who had responded well to neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NAST), even if they had initially presented with a high nodal burden. The study investigated the outcomes of SLNB followed by axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in this patient population, taking into account the response to NAST and the breast cancer subtype.
This study aims to examine the effects of lymphedema extremity on upper extremity function, posture and quality of life in patients who develop upper extremity lymphedema after unilateral breast cancer. Twenty-seven volunteers (27Female) diagnosed with upper extremity lymphedema after unilateral breast cancer treatment by a specialist physician between May 2022 and October 2022 were included in the study. Upper extremity circumference measurements of the individuals were performed on the healthy and affected sides. A goniometer measured both sides' upper extremity range of motion (ROM). The New York Posture Analysis (NYPA) was used for posture evaluation. Upper extremity functions were assessed by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire and the Lymphedema Functionality, Disability and Health Questionnaire (Lymph-ICF). Quality of life was assessed by Upper Extremity Lymphedema-27 (ULL-27) and Quality of Life Measure for Limb Lymphedema -Arm (LYMQOL- Arm).
This is a no-profit, national, monocenter, retrospective, and prospective low-intervention study. It is a low-intervention study in terms of diagnostic additional procedure (CT scan). It is planned to recruit a maximum of 100 women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and treated with adjuvant breast radiotherapy from 2010 to 2017 at the European Institute of Oncology who meet all the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The aim of the Study is to analyze a population of breast cancer patients treated by adjuvant whole breast radiotherapy to identify the most important cardiovascular (CV) risk factors linked to coronary artery disease (CAD) development, in a cure-without-complications oncology strategy.
The role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy(SLNB) among mutation-negative BC patients is well established; however, we are lacking data to assess the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy for patients who are undergoing surgery for prophylactic reasons without proven malignancy. Literature has reported a positive Occult Breast Cancer (OBC) rate of 0 to 11.3% among mastectomy specimens which are removed prophylactically. Majority of the time when the invasive focus is diagnosed in prophylactic mastectomy specimens they are found to be in-situ cases where axillary Staging using SLNB can be exempted; however, when the OBC is identified even in prophylactic mastectomy specimens, axilla should be addressed accordingly. Albeit SLNB has associated complications with it; postoperative pain, lymphedema, paresthesia and rare reaction to the injected dye. Therefore the question here arises regarding skipping SLNB among patients who are undergoing PRRMs without proven malignancy pre-operatively. However, before standardizing the practice in our population we need convincing evidence that the frequency of OBC is low among our patients. By identifying the true prevalence of OBC among our gene-positive HBC patients who are opting for PRRM, we would be able to skip SLNB; as not only it has psychological implications but also adds a financial burden on patients and families due to the addition of an extra procedure and hospital bills; as the financial and socioeconomic status of our population has already declined over last few years due to the economic crises faced worldwide, specifically after-affects are seen in Lower Middle-Income Country(LMIC) like Pakistan.
CDK4/6 inhibitors are approved medicines indicated for the treatment of a kind of advanced/metastatic breast cancer, called hormone receptors positive (HR+)/ Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HER2-) disease. They are given orally in combination with hormonal therapies. The purpose of this study is to better understand how the CDK4/6 inhibitors combinations are used in real-life conditions and their clinical impact for the treatment of Canadian patients affected by (HR+)/ (HER2-) advanced breast cancer (ABC) or metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Female patients aged 18 years old or more presenting the following conditions will be selected for the study: - HR+/HER2- breast cancer diagnosis with confirmed metastatic or advanced disease - Diagnosis of ABC/MBC between 01 January 2016 and 01 July 2021 - Treatment with CDK4/6 inhibitor Information will be collected from one single Canadian institution, on each selected real-life patient treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors.
Femal, a food supplement based on pollen extracts introduced in Europe in 1999, is a non-estrogenic alternative to hormone replacement therapy in women with vasomotor symptoms. Patients with prior breast cancer, spontaneous or iatrogenic menopause or who are premenopausal with ovarian function suppressed by GNRH analogue and experiencing severe vasomotor symptoms (at least 20 hot flashes per week) will be included. Patients who are on tamoxifen or anti-estrogen or aromatase inhibitor therapy are eligible if started at least 2 months prior to study entry. Patients on SSRI or SNRI antidepressant therapy are excluded. Eligible patients will be randomly assigned to either Femal (2 cp/day) or placebo (2 cp/day) for 3 months (double-blind study).
PROFILS is a retrospective, exploratory study on data collected in 203 breast cancer cases diagnosed during a national screening campaign from 2015 to 2018. The aim of the study is to analyse histological, clinical and radiological data collected during the screening campaign to build an ultrasound profile and a mammographic profile corresponding to brest cancers' different molecular sub-types (Luminal A, Luminal B, HER2+, Triple negative) using the BI-RADS classification. The study has the following objectives: - To compare molecular profiles of breast cancers detected in a cohort of women diagnosed with tomosynthesis and ultrasound with molecular profiles of brest cancers detected in the cohort of women diagnosed with classical mammography and ultrasound - To describe molecular profiles of cancers detected only with ultrasound,
This is an implementation science study that examines implementation of a single intervention and the development of practice-level implementation strategies to facilitate implementation of the intervention.
The present pilot study investigates the feasibility of a prospective larger confirmatory study on the efficacy of Dr. Hauschka Med Ice Plant Intensive Cream for the prevention of hand-foot syndrome in patients with breast carcinoma undergoing therapy with doxorubicin and / or docetaxel.
The purpose of this single-site non-randomized study is to identify areas of need related to functional status and overall health, including nutrition and mental health in subjects with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). A decline in functional status is observed after breast cancer diagnosis and exacerbated by treatment. Declining functional status impacts the quality of life and can lead to increased comorbidity burden, hospitalization, and increased mortality. Functional status is assessed by specific provider-graded scales. Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) measures may better assess certain aspects of patient health and symptom domains. Thus, potentially supporting the future implementation of effective prehabilitation strategies. This study explores whether a PRO-based survey will identify the physical and emotional health and the social and financial status of patients newly diagnosed with MBC.