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Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Summer 2017
September 6, 2017 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Summer 2017

Two FDA approvals for immunotherapy treatments highlight cancer research news this summer. But the extremely high costs of new cancer therapies are yet to be addressed.

Adding progesterone to hormonal treatment for breast cancer
June 20, 2017 Research Updates

A Role for Progesterone in Breast Cancer Treatment?

New clinical trials will test whether the addition of progesterone could improve treatment for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Spring 2017
May 19, 2017 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Spring 2017

Cancer research stories worth following this spring include a study on the benefits of one type of immune system therapy for patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Winter 2017
February 27, 2017 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Winter 2017

Cancer research stories worth following this winter include a possible new use for an existing drug to prevent metastasis in triple negative breast cancer.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Fall 2016
November 5, 2016 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Fall 2016

Cancer research stories worth following this fall include new developments in targeted treatment for ovarian cancer and for metastatic breast cancer.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Summer 2016
August 23, 2016 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Summer 2016

Cancer research stories worth following this summer include reports from ASCO on a web app that improves survival for lung cancer patients and a “biosimilar” treatment for the breast cancer drug Herceptin.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Spring 2016
May 17, 2016 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Spring 2016

Cancer research stories worth following this spring include a potential new combination treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer and evidence that a gene assay may help breast cancer patients avoid unnecessary chemotherapy treatment.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Winter 2016
March 8, 2016 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Winter 2016

Cancer research stories worth following this winter include an experimental targeted therapy for metastatic triple negative breast cancer and a study on how the financial toxicity of cancer treatment affects physical health and survival.

Developing a blood test to detect or treat breast cancer
February 2, 2016 Research Updates

How Could a Blood Test Be Used Soon in Breast Cancer Care?

What progress is being made toward a blood test or “liquid biopsy” to aid in treatment or early detection of breast cancer?

December 21, 2015 Research Updates

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2015: “These Data Belong to Our Patients”

Research findings presented at the 2015 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium may preview an era in which breast cancer treatments will be tailored to each patient.

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