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Cancer Prevention Lifestyle Reduces Risk of Recurrence, Death in High-Risk Breast Cancer
May 26, 2023
Following cancer prevention lifestyle recommendations before, during, and after being diagnosed with high-risk breast cancer cuts the risk of recurrence and death. Read more…
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Diclofenac Gel Helps Prevent Hand-Foot Syndrome Caused by Xeloda
Jun 21, 2023
An inexpensive topical gel seems to be the new standard of care for hand-foot syndrome caused by Xeloda. Read more…
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Kisqali Plus Hormonal Therapy After Surgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Reduces Recurrence Risk
Jun 21, 2023
Adding Kisqali to hormonal therapy after surgery reduces recurrence risk. Read more…
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Jun 22, 2023
Black women with lower Oncotype DX Recurrence Scores had worse survival than women of other races with similar scores. Read more…
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Peripheral Neuropathy More Severe With Taxol Versus Taxotere
Jun 22, 2023
Peripheral neuropathy is common in people receiving taxane chemotherapy for breast cancer and is more severe with Taxol. Read more…
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NAMS Releases Statement on Non-Hormone Therapy for Hot Flashes, Night Sweats
Jun 28, 2023
The latest NAMS statement recommends cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis, medicines, and nerve blocks to ease hot flashes and night sweats. Read more…
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Breast Ultrasound Screening Advice Missing Many Women Who Would Benefit
Jun 28, 2023
Doctors need to consider more than breast density when deciding who should have supplemental ultrasound screening. Read more…
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Jul 5, 2023
A CHEK2 mutation in younger women diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer increases the risk of the cancer’s resistance to hormonal therapy treatment. Read more…
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Morphine, Bone Pain, and Bone Loss in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Jul 5, 2023
Morphine is commonly used to treat bone pain associated with metastatic breast cancer, but it also may increase bone pain and bone loss. Read more…
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Can You Pause Radiation for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer? A Study Says No
Jul 19, 2023
Pausing radiation therapy for triple-negative breast cancer for even just two days is linked to worse survival. Read more…
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Women Treated for Breast Cancer Seem To Age Faster
Jul 20, 2023
Breast cancer treatment, especially radiation therapy, seems to speed up biological aging. Read more…
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Study Suggests How Obesity Affects Breast Cancer Cells
Jul 27, 2023
Obesity seems to affect breast cancer cells, causing genetic mutations and inflammation. Read more…
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Short Burst of Vigorous Exercise Each Day Cuts Cancer Risk
August 2, 2023
Hate to exercise? Consider this: A few minutes of vigorous exercise a day may be enough to reduce your risk of cancer. Read more…
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AI-Supported Mammogram Reading Detects 20% More Cancers
Aug 2, 2023
Using artificial intelligence to help read mammograms found more cancers than the standard double reading by two radiologists. Read more…
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Mammography Plus Ultrasound Better Than Mammography With AI for Dense Breasts
Aug 9, 2023
A mammogram plus an ultrasound was better than an AI-assisted mammogram at finding cancer in dense breasts. Read more…
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At-Home Genetic Tests Miss Many Mutations
Aug 15, 2023
Genetic tests that you can take at home miss more than 90% of BRCA mutations linked to cancer in people without Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. Read more…
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Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Recurrence Risk?
Aug 22, 2023
It’s a common question: Does alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence? A study looking at the issue doesn’t really offer a good answer because it only looked at drinking alcohol six months before and after diagnosis. Read more…
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Can Some Older Women Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy for Low-Risk Breast Cancer?
Aug 23, 2023
A study suggests that certain women might be able to skip radiation after lumpectomy, but there are important things to consider when interpreting the results. Read more…
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More People Younger Than 50 Being Diagnosed With Cancer
Aug 23, 2023
Cancer cases are increasing in people younger than 50, especially in younger women. Read more…
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What Helps Women Stick to Hormonal Therapy Treatment Plans After Surgery?
August 25, 2023
Lowering medicine prices seems to be one of the best ways to help women stick to their hormonal therapy treatment plans after breast cancer surgery. Read more…
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Mindfulness Practices Recommended for Anxiety, Depression in People With Cancer
Sep 5, 2023
Two professional cancer organizations have formally recommended mindfulness practices to ease anxiety and depression in people diagnosed with cancer. Read more…
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Healthcare Red Tape Means People May Skip or Delay Cancer Treatment
Sep 5, 2023
People diagnosed with cancer who have to do paperwork associated with paying for their care are more likely to skip or delay treatment. Read more…
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People Receiving Cancer Treatment Benefit From Extra COVID-19 Boosters
Sep 6, 2023
If you’re in treatment for breast cancer, you’re likely to benefit from extra COVID-19 boosters. How often you get them depends on the medicines you’re receiving. Read more…
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Breast Cancer Screening for Women in Their 40s Improves Survival
Sep 6, 2023
Breast cancer screening for women in their 40s led to better survival for those who were diagnosed with the disease. Read more…
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Strategies Available for Women’s Sexual Health Issues After Cancer, Better Access Needed
Sep 14, 2023
Although treatments for women’s sexual health issues after cancer exist, many women don’t know about them. Read more…
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Healthy Diet and Exercise Improve Response to Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer
Sep 14, 2023
Eating a healthy diet and exercising improved pathologic complete response rates in certain women receiving chemotherapy before surgery. Read more…
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Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Have Lower Risk of Dying From Any Cause
Oct 5, 2023
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, following national exercise guidelines can extend your life. Read more…
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Shorter Radiation Schedule Seems As Effective As Standard Schedule After Breast Reconstruction
Oct 19, 2023
An accelerated radiation schedule after breast reconstruction saves women time and money. Read more…
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Women More Satisfied When Breast Reconstruction Uses Their Own Tissue
Oct 25, 2023
Even though the surgery is more complex, women are more satisfied with their breasts if they have reconstruction using their own tissue. Read more…
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Oct 25, 2023
Removing the healthy ovaries and fallopian tubes improved survival in women with a BRCA mutation who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more…
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