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ASTRO Issues Guidance Related to Partial Breast Irradiation
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) published online Nov. 15 in Practical Radiation Oncology, recommendations are...
More Evidence That Regular Mammograms Save Lives
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – A woman who gets her regular mammograms as scheduled is much less likely to die from breast cancer than if she skips screenings, a new study shows. Women with breast cancer...
Breast Cancer Rates Higher in Urban vs. Rural Areas
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 – Environmental contaminants may be driving higher rates of breast cancer in urban areas compared to rural locales, a new North Carolina study finds. “Our analyses indicate s...
Overall Survival Benefit Up for Pyrotinib + Capecitabine in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 – For patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer, pyrotinib plus capecitabine offers an overall survival benefit,...
Helping Women Find Affordable Housing Also Boosts Cancer Screening
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 -- Chalk up a surprising benefit to government housing assistance. Breast cancer screening is higher among some low-income women who get government help with housing compared ...
Women May Not Recognize Non-Lump Symptoms of Breast Cancer
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 – Fewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio...
Risk for Breast Cancer Examined After False-Positive Mammogram
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 – The risk for developing breast cancer after a false-positive mammography result varies with age, breast density, and follow-up, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in...
False-Positive Mammogram Result Raises Odds for Breast Cancer Later
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 – Women who have a false-positive result on a screening mammogram may have an increased risk of breast cancer for up to 20 years, a large new study finds. False-positives occur...
Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It's Tough to Find
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- If you're contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options. Why? Educational materials o...
Breast Satisfaction Increased for Women Undergoing Autologous Reconstruction
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction have higher levels of breast satisfaction and psychosocial and sexual well-being at six weeks and six months after...
Not Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – 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 m...
'Three's Company' Star Suzanne Somers Dies From Cancer at 76
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – 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 "St...
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Is Rare But Aggressive: Know the Signs
SUNDAY, Oct. 15, 2023 – 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 wor...
ASTRO: Hypofractionation Effective for Radiotherapy After Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 – For women undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, use of shorter radiotherapy (RT) courses (hypofractionation) is as effective as conventionally...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
SUNDAY, Oct. 8, 2023 – 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...