Interventions Can Increase Adjuvant Endocrine Treatment Adherence
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lowering medication costs and some psychosocial and reminder interventions show the most promise for promoting adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) adherence in breast cancer survivors, according to a review pu…
Learn MoreDirty Air Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 Sci…
Learn MoreFine Particular Matter Linked to Increase in Breast Cancer Risk
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, specifically estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Jour…
Learn MoreAI Equals Human Radiologists at Interpreting Breast Cancer Scans
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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….
Learn MoreCombined AI, Mammography Texture Model Improves Breast CA Risk Prediction
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with mammography texture models improves breast cancer risk assessment, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in Radiology.Andreas D. Lauritzen, Ph.D., from the …
Learn MoreCancer Screening Has Provided Significant Value to U.S. Population
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer screening has provided significant value to the U.S. population, and improved adherence would add more value, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in BMC Health Services Research.Tomas J. Phili…
Learn MoreQuizá sea seguro que algunas pacientes con un cáncer de mama inicial prescindan de la radiación
JUEVES, 17 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Muchas mujeres con un cáncer de mama temprano se someten a una cirugía para conservar el seno junto con radiación para acabar con cualquier célula cancerosa errante, pero quizá sea seguro que algunas pr…
Learn MoreSkipping Radiation May Be Safe for Some With Early Breast Cancer
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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…
Learn MoreCancers, Especially Gastro Tumors, Are Rising Among Americans Under 50
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 20…
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