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Air Pollution Linked to Increase in Breast Cancer Risk
A new study finds living in areas with high levels of air pollution, especially small particulate matter, may increase your risk of developing breast cancer.
Skipping Radiation Therapy May Be Safe for Some Women with Early Breast Cancer
Women with a certain type of early-stage breast cancer may be able to omit radiation therapy.
Using Alcohol after Breast Cancer Not Likely to Increase Recurrence Risk, Study Finds
A new study finds, in general, drinking alcohol after breast cancer does not appear to the risk of recurrence or dying from the disease.
Mammography After 70, Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
A new study finds breast cancer screening after the age of 70 may be leading to overdiagnosis, unnecessary procedures and anxiety.
Getting Regular Mammograms Significantly Ups the Odds of Surviving Breast Cancer, Study Finds
Women who undergo regular mammogram screenings prior to a breast cancer diagnosis cut their risk of death from the disease by 72%, new research shows.
Should Black Women Be Screened Earlier for Breast Cancer?
A new study suggests Black women should begin breast cancer screening at the age of 42. Current U.S. guidelines recommend screening for the general female population begin at 50.
Is ChatGPT a Reliable Source for Breast Cancer Info?
Researchers test ChatGPT using 25 questions about breast cancer screening. While most of the responses were appropriate, they warn about the downsides of this new technology.
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Cryoblation 'Freeze' Treatment Works for Large Breast Tumors
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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Killing off large tumors by freezing them could become an effective means of fighting difficult-to-treat breast cancer, a new study says.
Only 10% of people who underwent the m...
Actress Olivia Munn Is Battling Breast Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2024
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Actress and "X-Men" star Olivia Munn announced Wednesday that she has been fighting breast cancer.
Annual Mammograms Starting at 40 Saves The Most Lives
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Researchers hope a new study will end the debate over the best age to start breast cancer screening and how often to do it.
"The biggest takeaway point of our study is that annual screening beginning at 40 and continuing to at least age 79 gives … the most cancer death...
Preventive Mastectomies May Save Lives of Women With Breast Cancer Genes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Women who carry certain mutations in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes know they are at heightened odds for breast cancer.
Now, Canadian research suggests that for some patients a "risk-reducing" preventive mastectomy may cut the odds of dying from breast cancer later.
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Scientists Discover New Way to Fight Estrogen-Fueled Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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Everyone's heard of fighting fire with fire.
Now that tactic is coming to breast cancer treatment.
Researchers think they've figured out a better way to fight breast cancer fueled by the female hormone estrogen – by employing mechanisms used by the male hormone a...
Scientists Develop Sensor That Tests Saliva for Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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Mammograms are a lifesaving misery for middle-aged women, but a new tool could make getting a breast cancer screening as easy as spitting.
Literally.
A new hand-held biosensor can detect breast cancer biomarkers from a tiny sample of saliva, researchers report Feb....
Breast Cancer Gene Test May Lead to Worse Care for Black Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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A common genetic test to determine treatment options for breast cancer could be leading some Black patients to forego chemotherapy that might have helped them, a new study says.
The test appears to underestimate the benefit of chemotherapy in some Black women because it ...
Why the Rise in Breast Cancers in Younger Women?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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A surge in breast cancers for women younger than 50 has puzzled medical experts, but a new study provides some new information that could help halt this trend.
The steady increase in diagnoses during the past two decades has largely been driven by breast cancers fueled b...
What's Behind the Steady Decline in Breast Cancer Deaths?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 22, 2024
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Breast cancer deaths declined by a dramatic 58% between 1975 and 2019, and researchers think they can pinpoint the exact reasons for the reduction.
Advances in medical technology aided by routine breast cancer screening have helped save lives, researchers concluded in th...
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, with more than 4 million deaths prevented since 1991, a new report shows.
But more people are developing cancers than ever, making the dreaded disease a continued threat to human health, according to the
Soy, Nuts, Beans May Help Prevent Breast Cancer's Return
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2024
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Women who've survived breast cancer may want to up their dietary intake of soy, nuts, beans and whole grains, a new analysis finds.
A higher intake of soy compounds called isoflavones was especially tied to better odds that cancer would not return, according to researche...
One Way to Boost Mammogram Rates: Let Women Schedule Their Own Appointments
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2023
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Allowing women to schedule their own mammography appointments increases the likelihood they'll follow through on the screening, a new study reports.
“Self-scheduling helps make the path to mammogram completion a little smoother, where you don't have to find the time to...
Women With Very Early Breast Cancer May Safely Skip Radiation Rx: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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Some women with a very early form of breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) can safely skip follow-up radiation therapy after surgery, new research suggests.
Results from a sophisticated genetic test are key to the decision to either undergo or skip radio...
Can Breast Cancer Survivors Reduce Frequency of Mammograms?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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Under current U.S. guidelines, women over 49 who've survived early-stage breast cancer are directed to undergo a mammogram every year "indefinitely."
But a new British study suggests that, just three years after being declared free of their cancer, these women might be f...
Lymphedema Left her 'Miserable, Depressed' Until Specialized Surgery Changed Everything
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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Sydnee Meth survived breast cancer, but she wasn't prepared for the aftereffects of her treatment.
Doctors removed the lymph nodes from Meth's right armpit during her second bout with breast cancer in 2014, and as a result she developed a painful condition called lymphed...
Some Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Can Safely Skip Radiotherapy: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2023
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Women in the their 50s and 60s who've gone through menopause may be able to safely skip radiation treatment if they're diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer, new research shows.
The study focused on early stage HR+ breast cancers, which comprise the large majorit...
Exercise Brings Better Quality of Life to Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2023
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Exercise can boost the quality of life of women who are battling advanced breast cancer, a new study has found.
Women who took part in a nine-month structured exercise program reported less fatigue and a better overall quality of life, according to results presented Thur...
More Evidence That Regular Mammograms Save Lives
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2023
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A woman who gets her regular mammograms as scheduled is much less likely to die from breast cancer than if she skips screenings, a new study shows.
Women with breast cancer who underwent all her scheduled mammograms had a survival rate of 80%, compared with survival rate...
Breast Cancer Rates Higher in Urban vs. Rural Areas
- Ernie Mundell and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- November 22, 2023
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Environmental contaminants may be driving higher rates of breast cancer in urban areas compared to rural locales, a new North Carolina study finds.
“Our analyses indicate significant associations between environmental quality and breast cancer incidence," said lead aut...
Many Women With Breast Cancer Struggle With Sexual Health
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2023
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For many women with breast cancer, struggles with sexual issues becomes a hidden burden, new research shows.
Because most patients don't feel comfortable talking over these issues with a doctor, many turn to online patient-support forums for advice.
The new study f...
Helping Women Find Affordable Housing Also Boosts Cancer Screening
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2023
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Chalk up a surprising benefit to government housing assistance.
Breast cancer screening is higher among some low-income women who get government help with housing compared to those who do not, new research shows.
"Receiving housing assistance has been associated wi...
False-Positive Mammogram Result Raises Odds for Breast Cancer Later
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2023
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Women who have a false-positive result on a screening mammogram may have an increased risk of breast cancer for up to 20 years, a large new study finds.
False-positives occur when a screening mammogram seems to show something abnormal that, with follow-up testing, is dec...
Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It's Tough to Find
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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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 on breast cancer surgery often vary widely in quality of information and tone, and they are often wri...
Obesity Raises Odds for Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective in women who are obese.
Breast cancer cells in hormone-positive breast cancers are fueled by the female se...
A Doctor's Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help.
Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental well-being, Rutgers University researchers have found.
“Our findings suggest tha...
'Three's Company' Star Suzanne Somers Dies From Cancer at 76
- Margaret Steele and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- October 16, 2023
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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 "Step by Step," Somers was 76.
“She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for o...
Not Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2023
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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 mammography is our No. 1 defense in detecting and addressing breast cancers at their earliest, mos...
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Is Rare But Aggressive: Know the Signs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2023
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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 working to raise awareness about this form of breast cancer, known also as IBC, which is responsib...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2023
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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 detection, noting that screening with mammography has helped breast cancer death rates drop 43% since 19...
Shorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2023
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Breast cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy can probably benefit from a shorter course of more intense radiation therapy, a new study indicates.
Hypofractionated radiation therapy -- which provides a higher dose each session over three weeks -- provides the same prot...
Women Give High Marks to Breast Reconstruction Using Patient's Own Tissue
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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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 autologous breast reconstruction is a more complex procedure, with a higher rate of severe comp...
Mammograms: An Expert Overview on Why They're So Important
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2023
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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 factors associated with breast cancer. As with many other diseases, risk of developing breast canc...
Breast Cancer Drug Could Trigger Dangerous High Blood Sugar
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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For certain patients with advanced breast cancer, a drug called Piqray (alpelisib) may extend survival. But new research confirms the medication often causes seriously high blood sugar levels.
“This is a very effective drug that we should be using to treat breast cance...
Many Women May Overestimate Risks From Genes Tied to Breast Cancer
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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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 -- especially if a woman has no close relative with the disease.
The study, of more than 400,000 Britis...
Dirty Air Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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Air pollution has long been known to harm the heart and lungs, but new research suggests it might also raise the risk of breast cancer.
Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) discovered ...
AI Equals Human Radiologists at Interpreting Breast Cancer Scans
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2023
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Another study is showing that artificial intelligence (AI) is as good as a specialist doctor in spotting breast cancer on a mammogram. But don't expect computers to take over the job from humans, experts say.
In a study that compared the mammography-reading skills of an ...
Skipping Radiation May Be Safe for Some With Early Breast Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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Many women with early breast cancer undergo breast-conserving surgery along with radiation to kill any errant cancer cells, but some may be able to safely skip radiation, new research suggests.
“If the tumors are low-risk, as defined in part by being caught early/small...
Cancers, Especially Gastro Tumors, Are Rising Among Americans Under 50
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2023
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Breast, colon and pancreatic cancer rates are increasing at concerning rates among America's young adults, a new study finds.
Breast cancer accounted for the most cases in adults under 50 between 2010 and 2019, but gastrointestinal cancer rates grew fastest among the ear...
Drinking May Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer's Return
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may not have to swear off alcohol completely, a new study suggests.
In it, researchers report that occasional drinking isn't likely to cause a recurrence of breast cancer.
"The findings suggest drinking alcohol is ...
Breast Cancer Screening May Not Be Worth It for Women Over 70
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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The risks of screening mammograms to catch breast cancer may outweigh the benefits for certain women aged 70 or older, new research indicates.
The main risk? Overdiagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer that likely wouldn't have caused any symptoms during a woman's lif...
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS): What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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A breast cancer diagnosis can be terrifying, but one type of early-stage disease is noninvasive and has high survival odds.
There have been an estimated 297,790 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the United States so far this year, the
Suzanne Somers Says Her Breast Cancer Has Returned
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2023
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Actress Suzanne Somers, who first battled breast cancer in her 50s, announced on Instagram this week that the disease recently returned.
Somers, now 76, has been fighting cancer for decades. But she says she follows a chemical-free and organic lifestyle, which she cred...
AI-Assisted Mammograms Could Be a Big Advance: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) programs can safely be used to help radiologists review mammogram images and detect breast cancers, early results from an ongoing clinical trial show.
A single radiologist aided by AI wound up detecting about 20% more breast cancers from mamm...
New Ultrasound Patch Spots Tiny Breast Abnormalities in Early Trial
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2023
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Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that might eventually allow women to monitor themselves for early signs of breast cancer in the comfort of their home.
The achievement, reported July 28 in the journal Science Advances, is the latest in a br...
Breast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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Women who have survived breast cancer age faster than women who have never had to survive the disease.
The treatment they received impacted their aging rates, according to a
Sarah Ferguson Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Mastectomy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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Sarah Ferguson has undergone treatment for breast cancer, she announced on her podcast.
The Duchess of York, 63, had a mastectomy after the diagnosis and the surgery was successful, her rep confirmed Sunday, People magazine reported.
"The Duchess is rece...
What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer & How Is It Treated?
- Maryam B. Lustberg, MD, MPH, Chief Of Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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Metastatic breast cancer can be a daunting diagnosis, but the prognosis has improved somewhat with advances in treatment.
Also known as stage 4 breast cancer, metastatic cancer is defined as the spread of disease beyond the local breast and nearby lymph nodes. More than ...
Most Women With Early Breast Cancer Will Become Long-Term Survivors, New Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2023
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Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will become long-term survivors, according to new research that finds a substantial reduction in the risk of death since the 1990s.
This news should reassure both patients and their doctors, researchers report June 13 in the ...
Death From a 2nd Cancer Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Race May Matter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2023
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Sometimes women who survive breast cancer will die from a second cancer, and now new research suggests the risk of that happening is higher for Black and Hispanic survivors than white women.
“We believe this to be one of the first studies to comprehensively examine the...
Targeted Drug May Lower Odds for Breast Cancer's Return in Some Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2023
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Here's some good news for women with the most common type of breast cancer: Adding a targeted breast cancer drug to hormonal therapy reduced the risk of cancer returning by 25% for women with early-stage disease, a new clinical trial shows.
Hormone-receptor (HR) pos...