11% of patients in this group had a pathologic complete response. No such response was observed in the group that received trastuzumab alone. The combination group also demonstrated the greatest…

…of Published Studies Authors: Elwood PC, Morgan G, et. al. Source: PLoS ONE 11(4): e0152402 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27096951 Low-dose aspirin has been shown to reduce the incidence (i.e., prevent) of some cancers….

the hot flash score (HFS), was compared between groups. At 12 weeks after initiation of treatment, the HFS was significantly lower in the acupuncture group compared to the enhanced self-care…

…Fasting and Breast Cancer Prognosis Authors: Marinac, C.R., Nelson, S.H., et al. Source: JAMA Oncol. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.0164 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27032109 The authors of this paper noted that there is data in animals and…

…Breast Cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition Cohort Authors: Bakker M. et. al. Source: Am J Clin Nutr 2016;103:454-464. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26791185 This group noted that, while fruits…

Take-Home Message: The rate of pathologic complete response (pCR) to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in HER2-positive breast cancer patients translates into improved survival. Association of Pathologic Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy in…

Women with Mammography-Negative Dense Breasts: Interim Report of a Prospective Comparative Trial Authors: Tagliafico, A.S. et al. Source: J Clin Oncol, 10.1200/JCO.2015.63.4147 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26962097 Some women with dense breast tissue have…

…Committee Opinion No. 659: The Use of Vaginal Estrogen in Women with a History of Estrogen-Dependent Breast Cancer. Authors: Farrell, R. et. al. Source: Obstet Gynecol 2016; 127:e93-6. www.acog.org/Resources-And-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Gynecologic-Practice/The-Use-of-Vaginal-Estrogen-in-Women-With-a-History-of-Estrogen-Dependent-Breast-Cancer Supplemental…

…loss among breast cancer survivors. This increases the options for patients who seek assistance with developing healthy habits but are restricted by time or transportation needs. Summary Randomized Trial Comparing…

…Authors: Floud S. et. al. Source: British J of Cancer (2017), 1-4 doi: 10.1038/bjc.2017.331 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28972966 It is understood that people with disabilities may be less likely to undergo cancer screening….

Take-Home Message: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) among African American women increases their risk for estrogen receptor negative (ER-) breast cancer. Type II Diabetes and Incidence of Estrogen Receptor Negative Breast…

…1500 women who died. Each woman’s social network was evaluated for the following components: spouse/intimate partner, number of relatives, friendship ties, religious/social ties and community ties. Socially isolated women were…

Asian Women Compared With Non-Hispanic White Women and Between Asian Ethnic Groups Authors: Nguyen, KH et. al. Source: Cancer 2017;123:3468-75 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28603859 Asians are one of the fastest growing immigrant groups…

…uncovered. Breast Cancer Disparities: Socioeconomic Factors versus Biology Author: Newman, LA Source: Ann Surg Oncol (2017) 24:2869-2875 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28766222 While differences in breast cancer incidence and outcomes among AA versus WA…

…had hypercholesterolemia, and they were compared to similar women who did not have the disease. They were followed for 13 years. Researchers found that women with high cholesterol levels were…

…Cancer Cells Authors: Cook, M. et. al. Source: Dove Medical Press, doi: 10.2147/BCTT.S124860 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5207335/ Luteolin is a compound present in many foods, including celery, broccoli, green peppers, peppermint and oranges….

…at three time points during the observation period. Written and computerized tests were conducted to evaluate intelligence and cognition. Participants were also evaluated for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)….

and Progressive Histology in Serial Benign Biopsies Authors: Visscher, DW et al. Source: J Natl Cancer Inst (2017) 109(10): djx035 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28376198 Benign breast disease (BBD) is a very common finding…

…of cancer recurrence compared to the rats in the “high soy” diet from childhood and compared to the rats in the “high soy” diet begun in adulthood. There was less…

…found between increased dietary soy and increased mortality. Dietary Isoflavone Intake and All-Cause Mortality in Breast Cancer Survivors: The Breast Cancer Family Registry Authors: Zhang, F. et. al. Source: Cancer…

…Authors: Parada, Jr., H. et. al. Source: J Natl Cancer Inst (2017) 109(6):djw299 www.news-medical.net/news/20170105/High-intake-of-grilled-barbecued-and-smoked-meat-may-increase-mortality-risk-among-breast-cancer-survivors.aspx Grilled, barbecued and smoked meats contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals)…

…D (25-hydroxyvitamin D, or 25OHD) and breast cancer outcomes. The results have been inconsistent. This group sought to determine associations between 25OHD levels and breast cancer features and outcomes. The…

…treatments played a strong role in these results. The investigators recommend evaluation of health care systems and patient management in each nation to better understand the breast cancer mortality differences….

…Cancer Authors: MØrch, L. S. et. al. Source: NEJM 2017; 377:2228-39 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1700732 The use of hormonal contraception has been linked to breast cancer, apparently raising the risk for the disease….