What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
SUNDAY, Oct. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 mammog…
Learn MoreMujeres otorgan mejor calificación a la reconstrucción mamaria con tejido autólogo
MIÉRCOLES, 4 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) – Las mujeres que se someten a una reconstrucción mamaria utilizando su propio tejido en lugar de implantes podrían estar más satisfechas con los resultados, indica una nueva investigación.”Los hallazgo…
Learn MoreShorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 highe…
Learn MoreWomen Give High Marks to Breast Reconstruction Using Patient’s Own Tissue
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) – 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…
Learn MoreOne in Five Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Receive Palliative Care
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 at the 16th AACR Conference on the S…
Learn MoreOne in Five Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Receive Palliative Care
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 at the 16th AACR Conference on the S…
Learn MorePreferred Breast Reconstruction Method Tied to Varying Attributes
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women considering breast reconstruction preferentially value different attributes of their treatment, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Surgery.Ronnie L. Shammas, M.D., from Duke University…
Learn MorePreferred Breast Reconstruction Method Tied to Varying Attributes
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women considering breast reconstruction preferentially value different attributes of their treatment, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Surgery.Ronnie L. Shammas, M.D., from Duke University…
Learn MoreMammograms: An Expert Overview on Why They’re So Important
SUNDAY, Oct. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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. A…
Learn MoreFamily History Influences Penetrance of Hereditary Cancers
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with a pathogenic variant in the major genes responsible for hereditary breast cancer or Lynch syndrome, having a first-degree family history is associated with increased cancer risk, accordin…
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