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Study : Impact of breast cancer and BRCA mutations on fertility preservation

Relevance: Medium

Strength of Science: Medium

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People considering fertility preservation.

Timely family planning discussions are important for people diagnosed with breast cancer as well as those who have an inherited a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. This study looked at the number of mature eggs recovered when ovaries were stimulated for fertility preservation or preimplantation genetic testing among three groups and found that the number of eggs collected was similar. (Posted 10/31/24)

Study : More research points to the benefits of pancreatic cancer screening

Relevance: Medium

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

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Most relevant for: People undergoing pancreatic cancer screening

People with a family history of pancreatic cancer or those who have an inherited mutation that increases risk may benefit from yearly pancreatic cancer screening. Yearly screening may lead to early diagnosis and longer survival. (Posted 10/8/24)

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Study : Use of cannabis for cancer symptom management

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People with cancer interested in using cannabis to help manage symptoms.

Among people with cancer, interest in the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms and treatment side effects is high. The world's leading professional organization of oncologists has published strategies to help adults with cancer and their healthcare providers have open, nonjudgmental discussions about the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms. (Posted 9/27/24)

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Study : Managing the side effects of advanced endometrial cancer treatment

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

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Most relevant for: People with advanced endometrial cancer

Immunotherapy plus targeted therapy is a treatment option for advanced endometrial cancer that has progressed after prior treatment. People who start the two-drug combination are more likely to have a positive experience if they learn about the possible side effects and when they might occur. The most common side effects and how to manage them are discussed in this review. (Posted 9/25/24)

Study : Combining two anti-HER2 drugs improves outcomes more effectively than one

Relevance: High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

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Most relevant for: People with Her2-positive metastatic breast cancer

Combining two anti-HER2 drugs increased the time until cancer returned for people with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer compared to people who received just one anti-HER2 drug. People whose breast cancer had metastasized to the brain also benefitted from the two combined drugs. (Posted 9/17/24)

Update : News from the FDA: First-line treatment and biosimilars for prostate cancer

Relevance: Medium

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People with prostate cancer

The FDA recently approved a first-line treatment for non-metastatic, castration-sensitive prostate cancer. Approval was also given to two new drugs known as biosimilars that can be used in place of two already approved biologics to prevent bone weakening, pain or fractures that may occur from certain hormone therapies or from cancer that has spread to the bone. (Posted 9/10/24)

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Study : Colorectal cancer in people with Lynch syndrome can include types of cancer found more typically in people without Lynch syndrome

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Most relevant for: People with Lynch syndrome and people with colorectal cancer who may have Lynch syndrome

When people with Lynch syndrome (LS) develop cancer, their tumors typically have a related set of features or biomarkers known as deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) and high microsatellite instability (MSI-High). However, occasionally people with Lynch syndrome have cancers that are proficient in mismatch repair (pMMR or MMR-P) and have microsatellite stability (MSS or MSI-Low) –more like the colorectal cancers found in people without Lynch syndrome. This study shows that 10 percent of people with Lynch syndrome may have these types of cancers. This can change treatment recommendations. (Posted 9/5/24)

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Update : News from the FDA: Updates on breast cancer treatment

Relevance: Medium

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People with BioZorb markers in breast tissue. People who will have a lumpectomy. People interested in cancer-related podcasts.

The FDA updates the risks of using BioZorb Markers, approves a new imaging drug and shares the Oncology Podcast Series. (Posted 8/16/24)

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Topic : Acupressure for cancer symptom relief

Relevance: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

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Most relevant for: People diagnosed with cancer

Acupressure is a safe treatment that can be used to relieve some symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Light pressure applied to key points on the body may help with fatigue, sleep, nausea and possibly other symptoms as well. (Posted 8/1/24)

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Study : Skin cancer among women with an inherited BRCA mutation

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium

Research Timeline: Human Research

Most relevant for: People with an inherited BRCA mutation

Women with an inherited BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation have an increased risk of various cancers. Study results suggest that although the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer in these women is similar to the risk of the general population, the risk of melanoma skin cancer is slightly increased. (Posted 7/25/24)

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