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Response to first-line treatment tied to longer survival in HER2-positive breast cancer
Patients with de novo human epidermal growth receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) who show radiographic response to first-line HER2-directed therapy are more likely to achieve long-term survival, suggests a recent study.
Response to first-line treatment tied to longer survival in HER2-positive breast cancer
30 Mar 2024SBRT as effective as Y90 for HCC, but cheaper
Use of either stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) or yttrium-90 (Y90) is effective in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), resulting in similar overall and progression-free survival, reports a study. However, Y90 is more expensive than SBRT.
SBRT as effective as Y90 for HCC, but cheaper
29 Mar 2024How common is lymphedema among breast cancer patients in Singapore?
The rates of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) in Singapore are similar to those across the globe, reports a Singapore study. In addition, the findings also stress the comparable profiles of patients who are vulnerable to the disease.
How common is lymphedema among breast cancer patients in Singapore?
26 Mar 2024Weight management improves biomarkers in men with prostate cancer
A weight management intervention results in better body composition, quality of life, and prostate cancer (PCa) biomarkers in men scheduled for prostatectomy, reports a study.