Editor's Note: This article was shared with Patient Worthy by our friends at Elephants & Tea. It was originally written by Jenny Gomez, a breast cancer survivor. To see the…
As reported on Science Daily, a breast cancer vaccine tested more than 20 years ago is drawing renewed scientific interest after researchers discovered that every participant in the original trial…
A New Approach to a Persistent Problem Celcuity has reached a critical inflection point in its pursuit of a novel breast cancer treatment. The FDA's acceptance of gedatolisib's New Drug…
A radically new type of optical sensor can identify individual cancer-related proteins in blood, a capability that could revolutionize how early-stage breast cancer is diagnosed and treated. according to Nanowerk.com,…
As reported on Science Daily, a groundbreaking study suggests that customizing breast cancer screening based on individual risk factors may outperform the traditional one-size-fits-all approach of annual mammograms. The research,…
A groundbreaking study from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals that artificial intelligence is catching breast cancers that skilled radiologists initially overlook. As reported by Business Wire, Hologic's Genius AI Detection solution…
As reported on BioPharmaDive, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted early approval for a new frontline treatment option for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. The regimen combines AstraZeneca…
Genentech announced landmark clinical trial results demonstrating that giredestrant, an investigational selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), significantly outperforms standard endocrine therapy in treating early-stage ER-positive breast cancer. As reported by…
Editor's Note: We're honored to share this patient story-share by Jess Ippolito, originally published by our friends at Stork Genetics. To see the article in its original format, please click…
Women living in areas of the United States with poor air quality, particularly neighborhoods with high motor vehicle emissions, face a greater risk of developing breast cancer, according to a…
A new expert consensus calls for a fundamental shift in how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is offered to breast cancer survivors suffering severe menopausal symptoms. Published in Menopause on 30…
In a groundbreaking move to reduce the emotional toll and diagnostic delays associated with breast cancer detection, the University of Chicago Medicine has introduced BIOPSY NOW, a patient-centered initiative offering…
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have announced promising Phase 3 trial results for Datroway, their investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The trial demonstrated that Datroway significantly slowed…
When a woman hears the words, “You have cancer,” her world shifts in an instant. The journey ahead—marked by treatment, uncertainty, and emotional upheaval—can feel isolating, even for the strongest…
In a landmark step for personalized cancer care, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has launched the NCCN Guidelines Navigator™—a cutting-edge digital platform that redefines how clinicians access and use…
Neoadjuvant therapy, which involves administering treatment before surgery to shrink tumors, has become a cornerstone in breast cancer management. Yet, despite its promise, current clinical decision-making often relies on a…
A new analysis has uncovered stark differences in the rates of breast anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare cancer often linked to breast implants, among women of different racial…
Eli Lilly’s breast cancer drug Verzenio (abemaciclib) has achieved a significant milestone, with new study results showing it helps people with a common form of early-stage breast cancer live longer.…
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Patient Worthy is grateful to our partner Elephants & Tea for providing the following article by Gina Jackson. Elephants & Tea‘s mission is to help adolescent and young adult…
Vepdegestrant, an investigational oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), has reached a critical milestone as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews its New Drug Application (NDA) for use…
Novel radioactive medicine may be an inconvenient read for many people, but if you or someone you care about has metastatic breast cancer the words will soon become part of…
Editor’s Note: This is the third and final part of a caregiver story-share. To read part one, click here. For part two, click here. These moments of light, these tiny…
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of an ongoing story. The third and final part will be published Tuesday, June 25th. To read part one, click here. The initial…
Editor's Note: This is the first part of an ongoing story. The second part will be published Tuesday, June 17th. The fluorescent lights of the hospital room hummed, a stark…
"Fate whispers to the warrior, 'You cannot withstand the storm.' The warrior whispers back, ‘I am the storm.” -Jake Remington This is Jaime Gibbons' favorite quote. While going through her…
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