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FORCE's eXamining the Relevance of Articles for You (XRAY) program looks behind the headlines of cancer news to help you understand what the research means for you. XRAY is a reliable source of hereditary cancer research-related news and information.
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Categories Palliative Care, Quality of Life, Survivorship

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Relevance: Medium-High

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Topic : Addressing the needs of young adults with breast cancer

Relevance: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: Young women with breast cancer concerned about survivorship issues

This update addresses common concerns faced by young adults with breast cancer, particularly fertility and childbearing, psychosocial health and treatment-related side effects. (Posted 2/28/25)

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Strength of Science: Medium

Study : Impact on sexual well-being among people with an inherited BRCA mutation

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium

Most relevant for: People with an inherited mutation that increases cancer risk who are interested in sexual health

This study looked at sexual well-being in those with an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Knowledge about having an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA1 mutation did not influence sexual health. However, menopause and cancer diagnosis was had a significant impact on sexual health and sexual function. (Posted 2/13/25)

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Quality of Writing: High

Article : Life with a high-risk pancreatic and melanoma cancer mutation

Relevance: Medium

Quality of Writing: High

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Most relevant for: People with an inherited mutation in CDKN2A

One woman seeks genetic testing after her sister died of pancreatic cancer. Despite how her family’s mutation in the CDKN2A gene resulted in multiple cancer diagnoses and deaths and a suspicious finding during her own pancreatic cancer screening, Amarensia Spruitenburg shares a message of hope and gratitude. By telling her story, Amarensia highlights the impact that hereditary cancer can have on families.  (Posted 11/22/24)

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Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Study : More research points to the benefits of pancreatic cancer screening

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Most relevant for: People undergoing pancreatic cancer screening

People with a family history of pancreatic cancer or those who have an inherited mutation that increases risk may benefit from yearly pancreatic cancer screening. Yearly screening may lead to early diagnosis and longer survival. (Posted 10/8/24)

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Study : Use of cannabis for cancer symptom management

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Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People with cancer interested in using cannabis to help manage symptoms.

Among people with cancer, interest in the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms and treatment side effects is high. The world's leading professional organization of oncologists has published strategies to help adults with cancer and their healthcare providers have open, nonjudgmental discussions about the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms. (Posted 9/27/24)

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Study : Managing the side effects of advanced endometrial cancer treatment

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Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People with advanced endometrial cancer

Immunotherapy plus targeted therapy is a treatment option for advanced endometrial cancer that has progressed after prior treatment. People who start the two-drug combination are more likely to have a positive experience if they learn about the possible side effects and when they might occur. The most common side effects and how to manage them are discussed in this review. (Posted 9/25/24)

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Topic : Acupressure for cancer symptom relief

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Most relevant for: People diagnosed with cancer

Acupressure is a safe treatment that can be used to relieve some symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Light pressure applied to key points on the body may help with fatigue, sleep, nausea and possibly other symptoms as well. (Posted 8/1/24)

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Topic : Experts call for early palliative care for cancer patients

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Most relevant for: Cancer patients

People with cancer need support and care not only at the end of life but from the time of diagnosis. At the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, the organization’s president urged cancer healthcare professionals to make palliative care central to cancer treatment. (Posted 7/17/24)

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Strength of Science: High

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Study : Ovary removal reduces risk of death from any cause in people with BRCA mutations

Relevance: High

Strength of Science: High

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Most relevant for: People who have had a risk reducing bilateral oophorectomy

People who test positive for an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation can reduce their risk of ovarian cancer by having both ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. A study published in 2024 found an added benefit of this surgery – a lower risk of death from any cause by age 75. (Posted 5/23/24)

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Relevance: Medium

Personal Story : Living a full life with Li-Fraumeni syndrome

Relevance: Medium

Most relevant for: People with Li-Fraumeni syndrome

This XRAY review is about a five-time cancer survivor who has an inherited mutation in the TP53 gene. People with inherited mutations in TP53 have Li-Fraumeni syndrome, which is linked to a very high lifetime risk for many types of cancer. Here we share his inspiring story and provide more information on Li-Fraumeni syndrome. (Posted 4/16/24)

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