Breast cancer patients face a complex health system, making timely diagnosis and treatment challenging. Digital navigation tools can help, but finding affordable solutions in Malaysia’s public sector is tough. So, researchers at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) created JURNI, a virtual
Chronic pain is a common problem for breast cancer survivors. It's important to understand that physical, psychological, and social factors all play a role in pain management. To tackle this issue effectively, healthcare professionals need to work together and use different approaches. That's why we
Metastatic breast cancer is serious business. It's when cancer spreads from the breast to other parts of the body. There are two main types: hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and triple-negative (TN). For a long time, chemotherapy (CT) has been the standard treatment. But now, antibody-drug conjugates
Imagine you're at the doctor's office, trying to figure out which medicine works best for a specific type of breast cancer. Palbociclib and ribociclib are both used to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, but which one is more effective? A study called OPAL (NCT03417115) tried
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a serious form of cancer that demands a special treatment approach called trimodal therapy (TMT). This approach includes pre-surgery medication, a modified radical mastectomy, and radiation therapy after the surgery. While this is considered the best way to treat
Women going through postmenopause and suffering from early-stage breast cancer often rely on hormone therapy (HT) to delay cancer's return. But HT comes with side effects that can take a toll on their overall well-being. There's a way to make it better, though. A mix of exercise and health education
In the realm of breast cancer, the tumor's surrounding tissue, known as the stroma, plays a significant role. One key factor in this stroma is collagen fibers, which can influence the cancer's progression. A recent study delved into the connection between these collagen fibers and how well breast ca
Breast cancer survivors often grapple with a higher risk of heart disease due to the heart strain caused by cancer treatments and shared unhealthy habits. Enter the Pathways Study, which seeks to unveil how regular exercise can protect these survivors from heart issues. Isn't that intriguing? We're
Scientists are working on a new way to see and treat cancer. They are targeting proteins called BRD3 and BRD4, which are found in many types of cancer cells. Right now, doctors mainly use antibodies to spot these proteins. But these antibodies can be pricey and hard to use. Plus, they can't help tre
Imagine you're a woman with advanced breast cancer, constantly worried about your health. Scans are a regular part of your life, but they also bring a lot of anxiety. What if there was a way to ease that worry? That's where cannabidiol, or CBD, comes in. It's a compound found in cannabis, and some s
