Many breast cancer patients can skip chemo, big study finds
CHICAGO — Most women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their chances of beating the disease, doctors are reporting from a landmark study that used genetic testing to gauge each patient's risk.The study is the largest ever done of breast cancer treatment, and the results are expected to spare up to 70,000 patients a year in the United States and many more elsewhere the ordeal and expense of these drugs."The impact is tremendous," said the study leader, Dr.
CHICAGO — Most women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their chances of beating the disease, doctors are reporting from a landmark study that used genetic testing to gauge each patient's risk.The study is the largest ever done of breast cancer treatment, and the results are expected to spare up to 70,000 patients a year in the United States and many more elsewhere the ordeal and expense of these drugs."The impact is tremendous," said the study leader, Dr.
Shorter drug treatment OK for many breast cancer patients
Many women with a common and aggressive form of breast cancer that is treated with Herceptin can get by with six months of the drug instead of the usual 12, greatly reducing the risk of heart damage it sometimes can cause, a study suggests.It's good news, but it comes nearly two decades after the drug first went on the market and many patients have suffered that side effect.The study was done in the United Kingdom and funded by UK government grants.
Many women with a common and aggressive form of breast cancer that is treated with Herceptin can get by with six months of the drug instead of the usual 12, greatly reducing the risk of heart damage it sometimes can cause, a study suggests.It's good news, but it comes nearly two decades after the drug first went on the market and many patients have suffered that side effect.The study was done in the United Kingdom and funded by UK government grants.
Teen initially told he might have the flu finds out he has Stage 4 cancer
TAMPA, Fla. – Doctors told 16-year-old Hunter Brady in November that his shortness of breath and exhaustion were probably signs of the flu, according to WFTS.It wasn't until a Brady's right lung collapsed a few weeks later and he was rushed to the emergency room that he found out he had cancer."I just kept sweating a lot, like night sweats," Brady said. "As it carried on I felt worse."In January, tests revealed that Brady had Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma, his mother told the Florida station.The 16-year-old has already undergone a blood transfusion, bone marrow biopsy and several operations to remove fluid building up around his lungs and heart.
TAMPA, Fla. – Doctors told 16-year-old Hunter Brady in November that his shortness of breath and exhaustion were probably signs of the flu, according to WFTS.It wasn't until a Brady's right lung collapsed a few weeks later and he was rushed to the emergency room that he found out he had cancer."I just kept sweating a lot, like night sweats," Brady said. "As it carried on I felt worse."In January, tests revealed that Brady had Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma, his mother told the Florida station.The 16-year-old has already undergone a blood transfusion, bone marrow biopsy and several operations to remove fluid building up around his lungs and heart.
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MILWAUKEE -- The earlier you catch cancer, the better your chances of beating it!
MILWAUKEE -- The earlier you catch cancer, the better your chances of beating it!
With help from friends, 20-year-old man with cancer lives out bucket list
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. – If you spend some time with Chris Betancourt, the first thing you'll notice is that he acts like a completely normal 20-year-old man."I put two legs in one pant leg this morning, I don't think I'm an inspiration," he told KTXL. "But it's amazing to see people think I'm an inspiration."But Chris and his friends, who all call themselves ordinary, are doing some extraordinary things.
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. – If you spend some time with Chris Betancourt, the first thing you'll notice is that he acts like a completely normal 20-year-old man."I put two legs in one pant leg this morning, I don't think I'm an inspiration," he told KTXL. "But it's amazing to see people think I'm an inspiration."But Chris and his friends, who all call themselves ordinary, are doing some extraordinary things.
US OKs 1st drug aimed at women with inherited breast cancer
U.S. regulators have approved the first drug aimed at women with advanced breast cancers caused by an inherited flawed gene.The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved AstraZeneca PLC's Lynparza for patients with inherited BRCA gene mutations who have undergone chemotherapy.It's the first in a fairly new class of medicines for ovarian cancer called PARP inhibitors to also win approval for treating breast cancer.PARP inhibitors prevent cancer cells from fixing problems in their DNA.
U.S. regulators have approved the first drug aimed at women with advanced breast cancers caused by an inherited flawed gene.The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved AstraZeneca PLC's Lynparza for patients with inherited BRCA gene mutations who have undergone chemotherapy.It's the first in a fairly new class of medicines for ovarian cancer called PARP inhibitors to also win approval for treating breast cancer.PARP inhibitors prevent cancer cells from fixing problems in their DNA.
“Should I see a specialist?" Asking the right questions after receiving a cancer diagnosis
MILWAUKEE -- A cancer diagnosis can change a life forever.
MILWAUKEE -- A cancer diagnosis can change a life forever.
New findings show cancer patients can "combat that fatigue" from chemo by staying active
MILWAUKEE -- The woman in this story says if you take away one thing from her story, she hopes it's awareness.
MILWAUKEE -- The woman in this story says if you take away one thing from her story, she hopes it's awareness.
"I was truly amazed:" Kohl’s hosts shopping spree for breast cancer survivors
MILWAUKEE -- Together with Komen Wisconsin, Kohl’s hosted a personal shopping event Wednesday, October 11th for 30 breast cancer survivors in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month."I was truly amazed -- and they gave a little gift card and it was, like, amazing.
MILWAUKEE -- Together with Komen Wisconsin, Kohl’s hosted a personal shopping event Wednesday, October 11th for 30 breast cancer survivors in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month."I was truly amazed -- and they gave a little gift card and it was, like, amazing.
Breast cancer and reconstructive surgery: What patients need to know when making a decision
MILWAUKEE -- Every woman facing breast cancer has a unique story -- and the decision to get reconstructive surgery is person and can be challenging.
MILWAUKEE -- Every woman facing breast cancer has a unique story -- and the decision to get reconstructive surgery is person and can be challenging.
Thousands turn out to show support for breast cancer survivors, research
MILWAUKEE -- The annual Komen Southeast Wisconsin Race for the Cure was held on Sunday morning, September 24th -- and the weather couldn't have been sunnier or hotter.
MILWAUKEE -- The annual Komen Southeast Wisconsin Race for the Cure was held on Sunday morning, September 24th -- and the weather couldn't have been sunnier or hotter.
Baby born to mom who refused cancer treatment has died
DETROIT -- A baby born earlier this month to a Michigan mother who died after she refused brain cancer treatment so her child could live, has also died, the family said on Thursday.Life Lynn DeKlyen, who was born on Sept. 6 at 24 weeks, died overnight, the family posted on Facebook:
DETROIT -- A baby born earlier this month to a Michigan mother who died after she refused brain cancer treatment so her child could live, has also died, the family said on Thursday.Life Lynn DeKlyen, who was born on Sept. 6 at 24 weeks, died overnight, the family posted on Facebook:
Tumor gene testing urged to tell if drug targets your cancer
WASHINGTON — Colon cancer.
WASHINGTON — Colon cancer.
Ballet and breast cancer: Why dancing could help survivors recover
MILWAUKEE -- If you are going through breast cancer treatment or know someone who is -- have you ever considered dance in helping with recovery?
MILWAUKEE -- If you are going through breast cancer treatment or know someone who is -- have you ever considered dance in helping with recovery?
"I didn’t know how to tell them:" Program helps parents share with their kids life-changing diagnoses
MILWAUKEE -- When a parent or other adult in a child's life gets a scary diagnosis like cancer, it can be difficult for the child to grasp what is happening.
MILWAUKEE -- When a parent or other adult in a child's life gets a scary diagnosis like cancer, it can be difficult for the child to grasp what is happening.
3-legged dog finds forever home with boy who lost leg to cancer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Twelve-year-old Quinn and pitbull mix Logan became instant friends during an incredibly emotional adoption at a Sacramento animal shelter last week."When I saw him and the dog together the immediate reaction was a welling of tears, there were a lot of tears yesterday, joyful tears," Gina Knepp, with Front Street Animal Shelter, told FOX40.Quinn is a cancer survivor.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Twelve-year-old Quinn and pitbull mix Logan became instant friends during an incredibly emotional adoption at a Sacramento animal shelter last week."When I saw him and the dog together the immediate reaction was a welling of tears, there were a lot of tears yesterday, joyful tears," Gina Knepp, with Front Street Animal Shelter, told FOX40.Quinn is a cancer survivor.
Woman who battled cancer in viral dance video dies
DALLAS -- A Texas mother who danced her way into the hearts of millions as she battled cancer has died.Ana-Alecia Ayala passed away Wednesday after fighting uterine sarcoma for more than a year, according to KDFW.
DALLAS -- A Texas mother who danced her way into the hearts of millions as she battled cancer has died.Ana-Alecia Ayala passed away Wednesday after fighting uterine sarcoma for more than a year, according to KDFW.
Breast cancer survivor cancels reconstructive surgery after mastectomy so she can adopt her son
MULDROW, Arkansas -- A breast cancer survivor is receiving some unexpected help from a friend after inspiring many with her countless acts of kindness and support."I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 33 years old," Davonna Whittenburg said. "I went through chemotherapy, radiation, the whole treatment."Years ago, Whittenburg was working as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse at Mercy Hospital, saving up money for reconstructive surgery after having a double mastectomy."We had a baby that came through that my heart just went to," Whittenburg said. "He was premature.
MULDROW, Arkansas -- A breast cancer survivor is receiving some unexpected help from a friend after inspiring many with her countless acts of kindness and support."I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 33 years old," Davonna Whittenburg said. "I went through chemotherapy, radiation, the whole treatment."Years ago, Whittenburg was working as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse at Mercy Hospital, saving up money for reconstructive surgery after having a double mastectomy."We had a baby that came through that my heart just went to," Whittenburg said. "He was premature.
Young boy battling cancer takes break from treatment to drive trash truck
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Some special elves helped make a rare holiday home from the hospital extra special for a young boy in Kansas.Santa and some of his helpers gathered at Lawrence Sanitation Department 320 to help make young Dragen Korynta's dream of becoming a trash truck driver come true."Every birthday, Christmas that's all he wants," Evan Korynta, Dagen's dad, told Fox 4. "Garbage trucks, model garbage trucks, he watches videos of garbage trucks."The city of Lawrence and an anonymous donor known as "The Chief Elf" helped make Saturday's special delivery possible."They had heard about Dagen's story from Children's Mercy and wanted to do something for the holidays," Korynta said.According to Dagen's father, the young boy has been through multiple bone marrow transplants and has spent nearly six months in the hospital doing various chemo treatments and dealing with all the side effects that come with treatments.The personalized trash truck delivered by the Lawrence Sanitation Department helped Dagen finally enjoy a day away from the hospital.Dagen may not get to keep the truck, but he did get some time at the controls thanks to Craig Pruett with the city of Lawrence."We've known Dagen for a few years now," Pruett said. "All of our crews know him and have been following his progress.
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Some special elves helped make a rare holiday home from the hospital extra special for a young boy in Kansas.Santa and some of his helpers gathered at Lawrence Sanitation Department 320 to help make young Dragen Korynta's dream of becoming a trash truck driver come true."Every birthday, Christmas that's all he wants," Evan Korynta, Dagen's dad, told Fox 4. "Garbage trucks, model garbage trucks, he watches videos of garbage trucks."The city of Lawrence and an anonymous donor known as "The Chief Elf" helped make Saturday's special delivery possible."They had heard about Dagen's story from Children's Mercy and wanted to do something for the holidays," Korynta said.According to Dagen's father, the young boy has been through multiple bone marrow transplants and has spent nearly six months in the hospital doing various chemo treatments and dealing with all the side effects that come with treatments.The personalized trash truck delivered by the Lawrence Sanitation Department helped Dagen finally enjoy a day away from the hospital.Dagen may not get to keep the truck, but he did get some time at the controls thanks to Craig Pruett with the city of Lawrence."We've known Dagen for a few years now," Pruett said. "All of our crews know him and have been following his progress.