It’s no secret that physical fitness can, in many cases, improve our overall health and wellness. But could being physically fit also improve healthcare and treatment response? According to Medical…
Homologous Recombination (HR) gene mutations play a role in genomic stability and plasticity, and sometimes work to repair cellular DNA damage. These mutations cause genetic information to be shared between…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Unfortunately, while a variety of treatment options exist for different conditions, many come with unwanted adverse reactions or side effects. However, this might soon change for patients with HER2 positive…
Typically, statins, or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are prescribed to help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. But could this class of drugs be repurposed for the treatment of another group…
Unfortunately, many molecules which drive cancer development and growth are considered "undruggable." In short, this means that drugs are unable to bind to or address these molecules due to size,…
For decades, it has been clear that diet plays a role in overall health. But can diet also play a role in whether or not you develop certain conditions -…
For patients and families, finding a supportive community can be extremely helpful. These communities spur research, offer a sense of understanding, and build awareness. This is exactly what Susan G.…
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a rare and aggressive form of cancer, occurs when one's cancer is negative for progesterone receptors, estrogen receptors, and an excess of the HER2 protein. This…
In a joint statement, biopharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck") shared that LYNPARZA (olaparib) achieved a superiority boundary in the Phase 3 OlympiA clinical trial. During…
There are many forms of birth control available: oral contraceptives (birth control pills), intrauterine devices (IUDs), the implant or patch, condoms. But according to Cancer Therapy Advisor, a new study…
According to Medical XPress, new research suggests that removing microRNA from triple negative breast cancer cells can reduce the cancer's spread and progression. The research also found that microRNA could…
When breast cancer cells are biopsied, they are usually tested to determine if the cancer is hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-negative. Basically, if the cancer is hormone receptor-positive, estrogen and…
Oftentimes with cancers or rare conditions, there are subtypes of the cancer or disease. Breast cancer is no different. For example, a breast cancer diagnosis may encompass BRCA gene mutations or triple-negative…
We all know that diagnosing cancer earlier means better outcomes for patients. It’s also essential to monitor the spread of cancer in already diagnosed patients. If we can watch as…
Twins Iris and Clarisa Valdez recently shared their story of courage and hope and thanked the City of Hope care team for its guidance and support. But most importantly…
The receptors in the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (the HER2 ) gene are active participants in determining whether healthy breasts can repair themselves. According to a recent article…
The pandemic has made it difficult to get the same healthcare that we are used to. It is even harder for those who live with a medical condition or serious…
Scares That Care Scares That Care is a 501(c)(3) organization, first established in 2007 by Joe Ripple, dedicated to fighting the "monsters" of childhood illnesses, breast cancer, and burns. They support…
A recent article in Cure Today describes the impact of a new class of injectable radiation therapy on Barbara Davis’ metastatic breast cancer and Dr. Howard Schiff’s metastatic prostate…
Khevin Barnes is a cancer survivor, as he won his battle with breast cancer. While less than one percent of breast cancer diagnoses are males, it is very important to…
In her early 20's, Mackenzie Alleman lost her mother to breast cancer. Then, at 28, she herself underwent a preventative double mastectomy after learning that she carried the mutated BRCA1 gene.…
According to Medical XPress, Australian researchers have discovered a new and more effective way to detect remaining cancerous tissue in patients with breast cancer during surgery. This technique will assist…
Seattle Genetics, Bothell, Washington recently issued an announcement through Drugs.com that the FDA approved Tukysa™ combined with capecitabine and trastuzumab for patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. The drug combination…
A recent release from Yale University highlights research from Dr. Kutluk Oktay, a fertility expert, on how BRCA-mutated breast cancer may affect fertility following chemotherapy treatments. His findings suggest that women…
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