La obesidad aumenta las probabilidades de recurrencia en las sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama
JUEVES, 19 de Octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Muchas sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama toman un medicamento hormonal después del tratamiento del cáncer para prevenir una recurrencia, pero una nueva investigación sugiere que estos medicamentos puede…
Learn MoreObesity Raises Odds for Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 …
Learn MoreA Doctor’s Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 Univ…
Learn MoreBreast Satisfaction Increased for Women Undergoing Autologous Reconstruction
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction have higher levels of breast satisfaction and psychosocial and sexual well-being at six weeks and six months after reconstruction compared with those undergoi…
Learn MoreLa estrella de Tres son Multitud, Suzanne Somers, fallece de cáncer a los 76 años
MARTES, 17 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La actriz Suzanne Somers falleció “pacíficamente en casa” el domingo por la mañana tras un regreso del cáncer de mama, anunció su publicista.Más conocida por sus papeles en “Tres son Multitud” y “Paso …
Learn MoreNo solo una bola: Muchas mujeres pasan por alto los síntomas sutiles del cáncer de mama
MARTES, 17 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La gran mayoría de las mujeres sabe que una bola en su seno probablemente indica la presencia de cáncer según una nueva encuesta, pero ese no es el único signo de la enfermedad.”La mamografía de detecc…
Learn More‘Three’s Company’ Star Suzanne Somers Dies From Cancer at 76
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 su…
Learn MoreNot Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 det…
Learn MoreInflammatory Breast Cancer Is Rare But Aggressive: Know the Signs
SUNDAY, Oct. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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…
Learn MoreASTRO: Hypofractionation Effective for Radiotherapy After Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, use of shorter radiotherapy (RT) courses (hypofractionation) is as effective as conventionally fractionated (CF) RT, according to…
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