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Racial Disparities Persist in Immediate Breast Reconstruction Rates

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 – While there has been an increase in immediate breast reconstruction rates following mastectomy, racial disparities in reconstruction persist in the United States, according...

American Association for Cancer Research, April 25-30

The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held this year from April 25 to 30 in Chicago, drawing approximately 20,000 participants from around the world, including s...

Obtaining Second Opinion Delays Treatment for Breast Cancer, but Not Appreciably

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – For patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer, obtaining a second opinion is associated with increased overall time from diagnosis to treatment; however, time to treatment...

Second Opinions Don't Significantly Delay Breast Cancer Treatment

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay news) – It’s natural to feel a wave of anxiety following a diagnosis of breast cancer. But women shouldn’t let worries about delaying treatment deter them from see...

Your Loving Partner Can Protect You From Chemo Brain

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 — A cancer patient’s bond with their partner can be a key factor in helping them ward off chemotherapy-related “brain fog,” a new study says Patients in a satisfying intimate relat...

AACR: Incidence-Based Mortality Dropping for Young Women With Breast Cancer

TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 – Incidence-based mortality (IBM) declined from 2010 to 2020 among women aged 20 to 49 years diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a study presented at the annual...

Program Matches Breast Cancer Patients To Exercise, Rehab

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 – Breast cancer patients fare better if they continue to exercise during their treatment, and a new program can help women get the activity they need to boost their odds,...

Landmark Women's Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 — In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won't slash funding for the Women's Health Initiative, a major research project focused ...

Exercise, Rehab Services Can Be Integrated Into Breast Cancer Care

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 – Exercise and rehabilitation services for patients with breast cancer through a clinical workflow algorithm called CORE (Comprehensive Oncology Rehabilitation and Exercise)...

Patients Mainly Prefer AI as Second Reader for Screening Mammogram

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a second reader in screening mammography is accepted by patients, according to a study published online April 18 in Radiology:...

Low-to-Moderate Agreement Seen for Diagnosing Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – Different measurement tools and diagnostic criteria show low-to-moderate agreement for diagnosing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), according to a study published...

Most Women Are Comfortable With AI-Assisted Mammography

TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 – Women are OK with having an AI program help doctors review mammograms performed for breast cancer screening, a new study says. About 7 out of 10 women (71%) said they’re f...

Breast Cancer Outcomes Improved With History of Screening Mammography

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 – Prior screening mammography is associated with earlier stage at breast cancer diagnosis and lower breast cancer mortality, according to a study published online April 15 in...

Breast, Colorectal Cancer Screening Higher Than Lung Cancer Screening

TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 – Among individuals eligible for lung cancer screening (LCS), use of breast cancer screening (BCS) and colorectal cancer screening (CCS) is much higher than use of LCS,...

Cancer Screening Rates Down Among American Adults

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Cancer screenings are literal life savers, catching tumors early enough to cure patients and prevent deaths. Unfortunately, routine cancer screening rates have declined...

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