Radiology & Imaging
Certain women may need mammograms before age 40: An expert explains why
Women typically are urged to start receiving regular mammograms at age 40, but some might need to start even sooner, experts say.
Oct 15, 2024
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Breast Cancer
Oncology & Cancer
New way to kill cancer cells could lead to longer lasting protection for people with breast cancer
Killing breast cancer cells in a way that trains the immune system to recognize and destroy residual cancer cells could offer longer lasting protection to people with the disease.
Oct 14, 2024
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Surgery
How to decide which breast cancer surgery is right for you
Women diagnosed with breast cancer are almost immediately confronted with treatment decisions. If a surgical oncologist gave a choice between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy to remove a tumor, that's often because either option ...
Oct 14, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there's any sign of breast cancer.
Oct 12, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
YouTube content can help some people cope with breast cancer diagnosis, Spanish study finds
A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has identified the most relevant YouTube videos on breast cancer and the concerns of the people who post comments. The study is published in the journal Profesional ...
Oct 11, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
AI could help identify women at risk for future breast cancer
Artificial intelligence (AI) scores may be able to estimate the risk for future breast cancer and lead to earlier diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 8, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds common breast cancer treatments may speed aging process
A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that common breast cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, may accelerate the biological aging ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists discover that special immune cells stop metastatic cancer
Metastatic disease—when cancer spreads from the primary tumor to other parts of the body—is the cause of most cancer deaths. While researchers understand how cancer cells escape the primary site to seed new tumors, it's ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases
Breast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study released on Tuesday.
Oct 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis
Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.
Oct 5, 2024
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