Tucatinib Moves Into Breast Cancer Maintenance. What Changes for Pharmacists?
Tucatinib Moves Into Breast Cancer Maintenance. What Changes for Pharmacists? Tucatinib’s new HER2-positive breast cancer maintenance indication extends disease control while requiring close liver monitoring and pharmacist coordination of oral therapy with ongoing antibody treatment. The FDA’s approval of tucatinib (Tukysa; Seagen, a subsidiary of Pfizer) with trastuzumab and pertuzumab introduces a new maintenance option […]
5 Breast Cancer Advances in 2026—And The Questions They Leave Unanswered
5 Breast Cancer Advances in 2026—And The Questions They Leave Unanswered Five breast cancer treatment advances in 2026 expand therapeutic options while raising questions. Breast Cancer Awareness Month arrives amid a consequential year for treatment. FDA decisions have expanded antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) into earlier settings and expanded options for patients whose tumors develop endocrine resistance. […]
Beyond the Pink Wave: Moving from Awareness to Early Detection and Support
Beyond the Pink Wave: Moving from Awareness to Early Detection and Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What comes after wearing pink? From ribbons pinned to clothing and pink-themed products to social media campaigns and fundraising events, the colour has become almost impossible to miss during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But beyond the pink ribbons and hashtags […]
AI model may predict pancreatic cancer risk up to 5 years before diagnosis
AI model may predict pancreatic cancer risk up to 5 years before diagnosis AI may offer early warning of pancreatic cancer risk years before diagnosis. A new study suggests that an AI model can identify people at higher risk of pancreatic cancer up to 5 years before diagnosis, using routine electronic health records and laboratory […]
How alcohol may lead to cancer, brain damage, early death: Latest evidence
How alcohol may lead to cancer, brain damage, early death: Latest evidence All the latest research suggests that no amount of alcohol is safe for health. An increasing amount of evidence consistently suggests that there is no safe amount of alcohol a person can consume and that any alcohol consumption negatively affects health in the […]
Could creatine become a surprising new tool in the fight against cancer?
Could creatine become a surprising new tool in the fight against cancer? A new study explores whether creatine supplements can halt tumor growth. A new study suggests that creatine could support a part of the immune system that directs T cells that fight cancer. Reducing cells’ ability to take up creatine also appeared to impair […]
New screening tool may detect more dangerous prostate cancers than PSA testing alone
New screening tool may detect more dangerous prostate cancers than PSA testing alone A multivariable risk assessment tool may detect more clinically significant prostate cancers than PSA testing alone. In a recent study, the Stockholm3 risk assessment tool outperformed PSA alone in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer, identifying 90% of cases compared with 74% detected […]
When should you get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer? Experts clarify
When should you get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer? Experts clarify When should you actually get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer? The latest breast cancer screening guidance document released by the American College of Physicians has drawn mixed reactions. The updated guidelines include changed advice on routine supplemental MRIs or ultrasounds, […]
Could Eating Your Fruits and Veggies Really Give You Lung Cancer?
Could Eating Your Fruits and Veggies Really Give You Lung Cancer? A new study suggests that pesticides in fruits and veggies could be driving early onset lung cancer rates. A small study found that young nonsmokers who eat more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains are more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population. […]
Higher intake of food preservatives linked to increased cancer risk
Higher intake of food preservatives linked to increased cancer risk A higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancer, finds a study from France published in The BMJ. While further research is needed to better understand these links, the researchers say […]