Temporary Interruption of Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer Safe
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among select women with previous hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer, there is no increase in the short-term risk for breast cancer events with temporary interruption of endocrine therapy to attempt …
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Survivors Can Safely Interrupt Therapy During Pregnancy: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For young women who survive breast cancer, a new study offers some reassurance about pregnancy: Pausing hormonal therapy to have a baby does not raise the risk of a cancer recurrence, at least in the shorter …
Learn MoreUnos científicos detectan un nuevo factor de riesgo potencial del cáncer de mama
LUNES, 1 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio descubrió un factor de riesgo posible del cáncer de mama, que podría ayudar a los médicos a sopesar con una mayor precisión las probabilidades de una mujer de desarrollar la enfermedad.Aunq…
Learn MoreEducational DVD + Patient Navigation Increases Cancer Screenings in Rural Women
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tailored interventions delivered remotely may increase needed cancer screenings in rural women, according to a study published online April 28 in JAMA Network Open.Victoria L. Champion, Ph.D., R.N., from Indiana…
Learn MoreScientists Spot New Potential Risk Factor for Breast Cancer
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study has uncovered a possible risk factor for breast cancer that could help doctors more accurately weigh a woman’s chances of developing the disease.While it’s known that women with dense breast tissue h…
Learn MoreMuchas sobrevivientes a un cáncer de mama quizá no necesiten mamografías en la vejez, según un estudio
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las sobrevivientes a un cáncer de mama de más edad con frecuencia tienen otros problemas médicos, y una esperanza de vida más corta que las sobrevivientes a un cáncer de mama más jóvenes. Además, con fre…
Learn MoreLiving in Disadvantaged Neighborhood Shortens Breast Cancer Survival
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer-specific survival is shorter in women from disadvantaged neighborhoods versus advantaged neighborhoods, according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA Network Open.Neha Goel, M.D., fro…
Learn MoreLymph Node Removal During Breast Cancer Mastectomy: Is It Overdone?
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women having a mastectomy for earlier-stage breast cancer may be overtreated if doctors evaluate their lymph nodes while they are still on the operating table, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found…
Learn MoreMany Breast Cancer Survivors May Be Able to Forgo Mammograms in Old Age: Study
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What’s more, their cancers are often slow-growing, and surveillance may lead…
Learn MoreLas mujeres negras mueren más jóvenes de cáncer de mama. ¿Deberían recibir las pruebas antes?
VIERNES, 21 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los expertos recomiendan que las mujeres al menos piensen en iniciar las pruebas de detección del cáncer de mama cuando cumplen 40 años. Ahora, un nuevo estudio sugiere que esto es particularmente esenc…
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