Tag: Chemotherapy
ASCO: New Regimen Effective for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Similar effectiveness but less toxicity for short-course radiation followed by chemotherapy
KRAS, BRAF V600E Mutations Impact Survival in Colon Cancer
Mutations linked to shorter survival in patients with microsatellite-stable tumors
Axillary pCR Linked to Improved Breast Cancer Survival
Very high survival for axillary pathologic complete response for women with HER2-positive disease
Surgery, Chemo Best for Elderly With Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Longest survival time for primary debulking surgery, chemotherapy with optimal timeframe
Adding Triptorelin to Breast CA Chemo May Up Ovarian Recovery
Findings for premenopausal women with hormone-positive or hormone-negative breast cancer
Early Chemo Less Likely to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients
More research needed to explain why outcomes differ among black, Hispanic, and Asian women
Mindfulness Tx Aids Cancer-Linked Cognitive Impairment
Benefits for breast and colorectal cancer survivors with mindfulness-based stress reduction
Timing May Be Key to Success for Early Breast CA Treatment
Scheduling the operation as soon as possible after diagnosis seems to raise odds for survival
SABCS: β-Blockers, ACEIs May Protect Heart During Chemo
May also lower risk of complications that can interrupt breast cancer treatment
Anthracyclines More Neurotoxic Than Other Breast CA Regimens
More negative effects on specific cognitive domains, network connections for breast cancer survivors
