Breast cancer patients' symptoms after radiation therapy may go underrecognized, especially if these patients are Black or younger in age.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Patient advocates with metastatic breast cancer argue that dosing of treatments for their disease should be more personalized and take into account quality of life.

by Marcus A. Banks

A study shows that some cancer patients wish they had known more about possible adverse effects of treatment.

by Jon Kelvey

Studies presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium show additional treatment options.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Compared with intravenous paclitaxel, the oral form of the chemotherapy drug was associated with improved tumor shrinkage in metastatic breast cancer patients.

by Ashley P. Taylor

A study adds to evidence that many patients with ductal carcinoma in situ do not need to have their lymph nodes removed.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

In a randomized study, weight loss and home-based exercise did not improve lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer survivors.

by Anna Azvolinsky

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can be effective treatments for elderly people with some types of advanced cancer, but more information is needed on their risks and benefits in this group.

by Emma Yasinski

When combined with chemotherapy, the newer form of radiation comes with fewer severe side effects than standard radiation therapy, a study suggests.

by Sue Rochman

A small study shows that keeping ice chips in the mouth during oxaliplatin chemotherapy may prevent cold sensitivity, a common oral side effect.

by Anna Azvolinsky