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Filter by:Many doctors believe that breast cancer patients scheduled for pre-operative chemotherapy whose cancer has spread to the axilla (determined by palpation plus ultrasound) should not receive sentinel node biopsy after chemotherapy, but proceed directly to removal of all the axillary lymph nodes. In this study, breast cancer patients with operable medium-size cancer (T2) scheduled for pre-operative chemotherapy, and a disease-free or a metastatic axilla, are prospectively assigned to receive sentinel node biopsy as part of their post-chemotherapy surgical treatment (whose main aim is to remove the cancer in the breast). Irrespective of whether the axilla is disease-free or metastatic before chemotherapy, if the removed sentinel nodes are disease-free on histological examination (pN0) after chemotherapy, then no further axillary treatment is given. If however the sentinel nodes contain cancer, then the other axillary lymph nodes will be removed surgically. The study hypothesis is that, irrespective of whether the axilla is disease-free or metastatic before chemotherapy, patients with negative axillary sentinel nodes on histological examination (pN0) after chemotherapy, and who are no given further axillary treatment, will do as well as pN1 patients whose axillary lymph nodes are completely removed (a more aggressive treatment).
The current infection with the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is an exceptional health situation which requires an adaptation of our management practices in gynecological oncology. Data from the literature suggest that infection with Coronavirus is serious in subjects with cancer with a risk of severe form 5 times higher than that of the population without cancer and a risk of death multiplied by 8. In addition, the risk of infection would be 3 times greater in case of cancer. Faced with the COVID-19 epidemic, the investigator must organize themselves to ensure continuity in the treatment of patients with gynecological cancer but also adapt our practices in the management (CPR, teleconsultation, adaptation of treatment or even postponement of treatment). The objective of the High Council of Public Health is to be able to ensure adequate oncological care avoiding any potential loss of chance concerning the care of cancer: people affected must, despite the pandemic, have care allowing the same level of curability (localized cancers) or the same life expectancy (advanced cancers). This must be done by limiting as much as possible the impact on the organization of the service, the organization of patient follow-up and the psychological impact that these possible modifications could have. The hypotheses of our study are that the exceptional health situation linked to this pandemic leads to a change in the care of patients with gynecological cancer associated with a psychological impact and increased anxiety of patients during their care. Despite the extent of the pandemic, very little existing data makes it possible to define recommendations with a sufficient level of evidence.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in France in term of repercussion, 58 698 people has been diagnosed in 2017. Breast cancer is often with good prognosis. The 5 years disease-free survival rate is 87%. Surgery has a major place in breast cancer treatment. Although the conservative surgery is preferred, it stays the indication of mastectomy for nearly 30% of cases. This radical surgery is often experienced by the patient as a mutilation with the impact that this entails from a psychological point of view but also on the quality of life. Breast reconstruction allows an improvement of quality of life with a better acceptance of the body scheme and the benefits in the psychological and sexual domains. The reconstruction is an integral part of the therapeutic care; however, it is not done systematically. Indeed, in France nearly 35% of patients benefit of breast reconstruction 5 years after the mastectomy. Nowadays, several surgical technics are available to do the reconstruction: autologous technics and the reconstruction with implants. It can be differed or immediate. The strategy of reconstruction is established in accordance with many parameters: the morphology of the breast and of the patient, the state of the thoracic wall and history of radiotherapy, comorbidities, contraindication and of course the wish of the patient. According to the used technics, the reconstruction can sometimes extend to several months, especially for the exclusive fat reshaping which needs a lot of surgery. The autologous technics seems to give a better satisfaction to the patients in an esthetical point of view but we do not have many data including the fat reshaping. Among the tests allowing the evaluation of quality of life of patients, the Breast-Q© is a self-questionnaire validated that is specific to the breast surgery and includes a module concerning the breast reconstruction. It allows evaluating the quality of life (physical, psychosocial and sexual well-being) and the satisfaction of patients (based on cosmetic results and the care). The reconstruction module includes 116 items in its post-surgery version and is adapted to different types of reconstruction. The objective of our project is to evaluate the quality of life and the satisfaction of patients having an immediate or differed breast reconstruction according to the technics used, with the help of the validated questionnaire Breast-Q© and the additional questionnaires.
To determine if a virtual reality simulation will reduce pain and anxiety in patients undergoing an ultrasound guided breast localization procedure (traditional wire, savi scout or a radiofrequency identification tag).
Retrospective observational, multicentric study assessing the immunohistochemistry (IHC) based test IHC4 score in infiltrating early breast cancer: comparison of the score performed in local laboratory vs in a central laboratory and concordance with a molecular gold standard classifier (EndoPredict).
The Medical Research Council Framework for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions (MRC Framework) will be utilized to develop and evaluate an evidence-based tai chi intervention for managing the symptom cluster of fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression in breast cancer patients.
This pilot study tests the effects of aerobic exercise training on cognitive function in breast cancer survivors (BCS). Participants will be randomized to a 12-week walking intervention or usual care. Walking participants will attend small group sessions led by an exercise specialist 3 times weekly. Usual care participants will complete baseline and post-testing and be offered two sessions with an exercise specialist. All participants will complete a fitness test, electrophysiology, and patient-reported outcomes at baseline and post-intervention. A subset of participants will also be invited to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The investigators will generate preliminary data on clinical and biological correlates of exercise and cognition, including treatment protocol, cardiorespiratory fitness, brain structure and function, and cancer-related fatigue.
This pilot study examined changes in anthropometric measures as a result of and feasibility/ acceptability of a mindful eating intervention for overweight and obese postmenopausal breast cancer survivors.
Breast cancer is the most frequent tumor in Western women. In Spain about 26,000 new breast cancers are diagnosed each year. This type of tumor is increasing worldwide with an increase in aggressive neoplasms in young women. There are some risk factors responsible for this global increase: lifestyle, diet and body weight especially in postmenopausal women. Some cell mutations, especially in the BRCA1, BRCA2 and p53 genes, are associated with a very high risk of this type of cancer. Some authors have calculated the contribution of various modifiable risk factors to the global burden of breast cancer, and they concluded that 21% of all breast cancer deaths are attributable to alcohol consumption, overweight and obesity, and lack of physical activity. Nowadays, there aren't specific studies in the Community of Madrid designed to know the risk factors related to breast cancer. For this reason, it is proposed to carry out an observational study that collects detailed information about dietary habits, genetic factors and life quality of a group of women with recent diagnosis in pre or post-surgical phase.
observational monocentric study