Breast Cancer: Acupuncture and Hot Flashes, Help For Psychological Distress

BACKGROUND: Hot flashes are a common side effect of endocrine therapy (ET) that contribute to poor quality of life and decreased treatment adherence. ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    [SYNOPSI logo] [Dr image] Rosana Gnanajothy, MD Breast Medical Oncologist Hematology Oncology Physician Monday, August 26, 2024 “In noteworthy new breast cancer supportive-care research, acupuncture helped reduce hot flashes as well as endocrine therapy-related symptoms in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer; and a 6-week survivorship education program benefited breast cancer patients with higher psychological distress. In addition, younger breast cancer patients in a study “universally” benefited from a 6-week mindfulness intervention. For Black women with early-stage breast cancer, docetaxel given every 3 weeks caused less taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy than once-weekly paclitaxel; and participation in a dedicated program led to earlier diagnosis in high-risk women. Also, clinical breast exam was generally ineffective for cancer detection in high-risk patients. Cancer [Acupuncture for hot flashes in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer: A pooled analysis of individual patient data from parallel randomized trials.]( JCO Oncology Practice [Moderators of Intervention Efficacy in the Pathways to Wellness Trial of Survivorship Education and Mindfulness Meditation for Younger Breast Cancer Survivors.]( Journal of Clinical Oncology [ECOG-ACRIN EAZ171: Prospective Validation Trial of Germline Predictors of Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Black Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer.]( Annals of Surgical Oncology [Participation in a High-Risk Program Is Associated with a Diagnosis of Earlier-Stage Disease Among Women at Increased Risk for Breast Cancer Development.]( Annals of Surgical Oncology [Routine Clinical Breast Examination Is a Low-Yield Practice Among Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer.]( [A Property of Everyday Health group] © 2024 Everyday Health Media, LLC. MedPage Today is among the federally registered trademarks of MedPage Today, LLC, and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. You have received this email because you have registered to receive emails at www.medpagetoday.com, with the email address: {EMAIL} [Manage Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](lst=Non Sold MPT Condition Alert_Oncology) | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( Technical Questions: feedback@medpagetoday.com 114 5th Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10011