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Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It's Tough to Find
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- If you're contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options. Why? Educational materials o...
Breast Satisfaction Increased for Women Undergoing Autologous Reconstruction
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction have higher levels of breast satisfaction and psychosocial and sexual well-being at six weeks and six months after...
Not Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – The vast majority of women know a lump in their breast likely signals the presence of cancer, a new survey finds, but that's not the only sign of the disease. “Screening m...
'Three's Company' Star Suzanne Somers Dies From Cancer at 76
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – Actress Suzanne Somers died “peacefully at home” Sunday morning after a return of breast cancer, her publicist announced. Best known for her roles on "Three's Company" and "St...
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Is Rare But Aggressive: Know the Signs
SUNDAY, Oct. 15, 2023 – Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, but it’s aggressive, fast-growing and hard to detect early, so it’s important to know the warning signs. The American Cancer Society is wor...
ASTRO: Hypofractionation Effective for Radiotherapy After Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 – For women undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, use of shorter radiotherapy (RT) courses (hypofractionation) is as effective as conventionally...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
SUNDAY, Oct. 8, 2023 – Catching breast cancer early is key to making it easier to treat and survive, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The organization aims to highlight early...
Shorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – Breast cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy can probably benefit from a shorter course of more intense radiation therapy, a new study indicates. Hypofractionated...
Women Give High Marks to Breast Reconstruction Using Patient's Own Tissue
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – Women who have breast reconstruction using their own tissue instead of implants ma be more satisfied with the results, new research shows. "The findings were unexpected, since ...
One in Five Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Receive Palliative Care
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – There was a significant increase in palliative care use among metastatic breast cancer patients from 2004 to 2020, but use remains suboptimal, according to a study presented...
Preferred Breast Reconstruction Method Tied to Varying Attributes
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – Women considering breast reconstruction preferentially value different attributes of their treatment, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Surgery. Ronnie L....
Mammograms: An Expert Overview on Why They're So Important
SUNDAY, Oct. 1, 2023 – Mammograms have long offered early detection of breast cancer, which is why getting them regularly is crucial to women’s health, one expert says. “There are several risk fac...
Many Receiving Alpelisib for Metastatic Breast Cancer Have Hyperglycemia
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 – For patients with metastatic breast cancer receiving the PI3K inhibitor alpelisib, hyperglycemia often occurs, with a median time to onset of 16 days, according to a study...
Many Women May Overestimate Risks From Genes Tied to Breast Cancer
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – Women who carry mutations in genes known as BRCA have an elevated risk of breast cancer. But a large, new study suggests that risk may be lower than generally believed --...
Subsequent Breast Cancer Risk Higher for Child Cancer Survivors Receiving Doxorubicin
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – For female survivors of childhood cancer, the risk for subsequent breast cancer (SBC) is more than twofold higher for those who receive a cumulative dose of 200 mg/m² or ...
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