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Study : Impact on sexual well-being among people with an inherited BRCA mutation

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium

Most relevant for: People with an inherited mutation that increases cancer risk who are interested in sexual health

This study looked at sexual well-being in those with an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Knowledge about having an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA1 mutation did not influence sexual health. However, menopause and cancer diagnosis was had a significant impact on sexual health and sexual function. (Posted 2.13.25)

Study : Risk of peritoneal cancer is low for people with an inherited BRCA mutation after surgery

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation who have had risk-reducing surgery to remove their ovaries

The risk of peritoneal cancer is low in people with an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation after risk-reducing ovary removal (oophorectomy). The risk was even lower when risk-reducing surgery was done at a young age and after 2005 when removal of the fallopian tubes was included in the procedure. The findings of this research support the theory that like ovarian cancer, peritoneal cancer begins in the fallopian tubes and reinforces the age recommendation for surgery. (Posted 1/23/25)

Guideline : Hereditary cancer gene guidelines expand

Relevance: Medium-High

Most relevant for: People at high risk for hereditary cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network regularly updates guidelines for several types of hereditary cancer. These recommendations often change when new research is published. Recently, the NCCN expanded its guidelines to include information on hereditary prostate and gastric cancers. (Posted 1/6/25)

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Study : Lifetime cancer risks in people with an inherited mutation in CDH1

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People with an inherited mutation in CDH1

This study looked at the lifetime risks of stomach and breast cancer in families with a known CDH1 mutation. Results from the study suggest that for some CDH1 mutation carriers lifetime stomach cancer risk is lower than previous research has shown. Additionally, study results show that the lifetime risk of breast cancer is similar to previous lifetime risk estimates in women with mutations in this gene. (Posted 12/10/24)

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Article : Life with a high-risk pancreatic and melanoma cancer mutation

Relevance: Medium

Quality of Writing: High

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Most relevant for: People with an inherited mutation in CDKN2A

One woman seeks genetic testing after her sister died of pancreatic cancer. Despite how her family’s mutation in the CDKN2A gene resulted in multiple cancer diagnoses and deaths and a suspicious finding during her own pancreatic cancer screening, Amarensia Spruitenburg shares a message of hope and gratitude. By telling her story, Amarensia highlights the impact that hereditary cancer can have on families.  (Posted 11/22/24)

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Study : Moderate exercise delays time to breast cancer recurrence

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People with breast cancer who are interested in using exercise to reduce risk of recurrence

For premenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer, physical activity may increase the time before cancer returns and spreads. In this study, people with hormone receptor-negative (HR-negative) breast cancer benefited from moderate exercise—more than those with hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive) breast cancer. This study found that outcomes improved when weekly exercise time was between 90 minutes and 5 hours.  (Posted 11/14/24)

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Update : News from the FDA: New endometrial cancer approvals

Relevance: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People with endometrial cancer

The FDA recently approved three new immunotherapy treatments (Jemperli, Imfinzi and Keytruda) for advanced endometrial cancer. (Posted 11/7/24)

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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)

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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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