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ASCO: Survivors of Early Breast Cancer Can Successfully Attempt Pregnancy

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Most survivors of stage 0 to III breast cancer who attempt pregnancy postdiagnosis are able to become pregnant and have a live birth, according to a study presented at the...

Most Young Breast Cancer Survivors Can Have Children

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – Most young breast cancer survivors can go on to have children despite the effects of their lifesaving treatment, a new study shows. About 73% of breast cancer survivors...

AI Might Help Spot Breast Cancer's Spread Without Biopsy

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – New AI can help detect breast cancer that is spreading to other parts of the body, without the need for biopsies, a new study finds. The AI analyzes MRI scans to detect the...

Donepezil Not Beneficial for Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – A once-daily dose of donepezil does not improve cognitive function among breast cancer survivors exposed to chemotherapy one to five years earlier, according to a study...

4-Dimensional Model Can Predict Lymph Node Metastases in Breast Cancer

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – A deep learning model using tumor dynamic contrast-enhanced breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has high sensitivity for identifying lymph node metastasis, according to...

Fertility Treatments Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With Cancer-Linked Genes

MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – Fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other methods don't boost the odds for tumor recurrence in young women who've survived breast cancer and carry...

For Women With Obesity, Risk for Breast Cancer Drops After Bariatric Surgery

THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 – For women with obesity, the risk for breast cancer is reduced after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online May 15 in JAMA Surgery. Felipe M. Kristensson,...

Fat-Enlarged Axillary Nodes on Mammogram May Indicate Higher CVD Risk

TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 – Fat-enlarged axillary nodes on screening mammograms can predict the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...

Olivia Munn Underwent Hysterectomy After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

MONDAY, May 13, 2024 – Actress and "X-men" star Olivia Munn has revealed that she underwent egg retrieval and then a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. In an article published on...

Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity Independently Linked to Breast Cancer

MONDAY, May 13, 2024 – Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and obesity have independent and distinct associations with breast cancer subtypes and mortality, according to a study published online May 13 in...

Racial, Ethnic Differences Seen in Breast Cancer Treatment Declination

THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – For patients with breast cancer, there are racial and ethnic differences in treatment declination, according to a study published online May 9 in JAMA Network Open. Jincong...

Large Language Models Fall Short in Breast Imaging Classification

FRIDAY, May 10, 2024 – Large language models (LLMs) appear to fall short in classification of breast imaging, which can have a negative impact on clinical management, according to a study published...

Text Message Outreach Can Help Increase Mammogram Completion Rates

MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – Text messaging women after initial outreach for breast cancer screening increases mammogram completion rates, according to a study published online May 6 in JAMA Internal...

Aspirin Provides No Benefit for Breast Cancer Recurrence, Survival

FRIDAY, May 3, 2024 – Among participants with high-risk nonmetastatic breast cancer, daily aspirin use did not improve the risk for breast cancer recurrence or survival in early follow-up, according...

All Women Need Mammograms Beginning at Age 40, Expert Panel Says

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – All women should start getting mammograms every other year beginning at age 40, the nation’s top panel of preventive health experts announced Tuesday. About 20% more lives c...

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