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New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
A new vaccine tested on 18 women with triple-negative breast cancer triggered a strong immune response, according to researchers who say 16 participants remain cancer-free three years after treatment.
The Impact of Obesity on Certain Types of Breast Cancer May Be Underestimated
A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.
Breast Cancer Death Rates in the U.S. Continue to Drop
The overall breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 44% since 1989, but researchers say not all women are benefitting from this progress.
False-Positive Mammograms Are Discouraging Many Women from Future Screenings
A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.
Gestational Diabetes Does Not Raise a Woman’s Risk for Breast Cancer After Pregnancy, a New Study Finds
Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face no higher odds of developing premenopausal or postmenopausal breast cancer, according to researchers.
Cancer Rates Rising in Gen Xers and Millennials. The Question Is Why?
Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.
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New Therapeutic Vaccine Gives Hope Against an Aggressive Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2024
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An experimental vaccine could offer fresh hope to women diagnosed with an aggressive and hard-to-treat form of breast cancer, new research suggests.
The vaccine appe...
Aerobic Exercise May Ease 'Brain Fog' of Breast Cancer Chemo
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2024
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Women fighting breast cancer can relieve some of their chemotherapy “brain fog” through aerobic exercise, a new clinical trial in Canada suggests.
Breast ca...
Some IUDs May Raise The Odds for Breast Cancer, But Overall Risk Remains Low
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2024
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Intrauterine devices (IUDs) may raise the chances of a breast cancer diagnosis for women who use the hormonal birth control method, but that risk remains low, new research finds.
In the study of 150,000 Danish women, published this week in the
Family, Friends Crucial to Whether You Get Screened for Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2024
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Having close family and friends who care about their health makes women more likely to get regularly screened for cancer, a new study has found.
Women are more likely to undergo regular cancer screening if they have a tighter web of social and emotional connections, rese...
Obesity Could Cause 40% of Hormone-Positive Breast Cancers in Older Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2024
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Obesity is a more powerful driver of breast cancer than previously thought, a new study suggests.
About 40% of hormone-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women m...
Certain Women May Need Mammograms Before Age 40 -- An Expert Explains Why
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2024
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Women typically are urged to start receiving regular mammograms at age 40, but some might need to start even sooner, experts say.
Breast Cancer Treatments Might Speed Aging, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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Any form of breast cancer treatment appears to speed the aging of the recipient's cells, a new study finds.
“For the first time, we're showing that the [aging] signals we once thought were driven by chemotherapy are also present in women undergoing radiation and su...
New Hope Against Breast Cancers That Spread to the Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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A recently approved targeted chemotherapy drug can significantly extend the lives of advanced breast cancer patients who have developed tumors ...
What You Need to Know After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2024
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Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.
To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) offer tips on navigating the disease.
U.S. Breast Cancer Deaths Keep Declining, Though Disparities Remain
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2024
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While women overall are less likely to die of breast cancer now, some alarming disparities remain, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) analysis warns.
Death rates for American Indian and Alaska Native women haven't changed for the past 30 years, according to the new repo...
Shorter Course of Breast Cancer Radiation Won't Affect Breast Reconstruction
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2024
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A shorter course of post-mastectomy radiation doesn't jeopardize a patient's chances of successful breast reconstruction, a new study finds.
Almost 200 Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Are Found in Food Packaging
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2024
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Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new st...
FDA Expands Use of Breast Cancer Drug Kisqali
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2024
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Women with early stage breast cancer may now take Kisquali, a medication already approved for advanced disease, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's expanded approval of the treatment, drug maker Novartis announced Tuesday.
Black Women Face Higher Death Risk From All Types of Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2024
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Black women have a higher risk of dying from any type of breast cancer than white women, a new review finds.
Overall, the increased survi...
Everything You Need to Know About Breast Density, From the Experts
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2024
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As a new federal regulation that requires mammography centers to tell their patients how dense their breasts are take...
False-Positive Mammogram Result Has Many Women Quitting Mammography
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 3, 2024
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A significant number of women stop getting regular mammograms after being frightened by a “false positive” scan that incorrectly suggests they have breast cancer, a new st...
Study Supports Annual Mammograms for Women Over 40
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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A new study supports the notion that women age 40 and older get a mammogram each year rather than every two years, to help catch breast cancers early.
T...
Post-Op Radiation May Give Long-Term Protection Against Breast Cancer's Return
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2024
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Radiation therapy following surgery can keep breast cancer from returning for up to 10 years, a new study claims.
Gestational Diabetes Won't Raise Women's Odds for Breast Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2024
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About 14% of women will develop diabetes while pregnant, a condition known as gestational diabetes.
It's linked with obesity and older age, and the number of cases is gr...
U.S. Spends $43 Billion Annually on Cancer Screening
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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Screening for cancer saves lives, but a new report shows it comes with a hefty price tag: The United States spends at least $43 billion annually on tests that check for five major cancers.
Depression May Lower Breast Cancer Survival
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2024
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Depression can lower a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer, a new study reports.
Women with breast cancer and depression are more than three times as like...
Why Are Cancer Rates Rising Among Gen X, Millennials?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2024
- Full Page
Cancer rates are rising among Gen Xers and millennials, a new study reports.
Successively younger generations are more frequently being diagnosed half of the 34 known
Early Menopause Could Raise a Woman's Odds for Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Women who experience early menopause appear to be at greater risk of breast cancer, a new study reports.
Women who underwent menopause at an age younger than 46 were nearly twice as likely to have
Double Mastectomy May Offer No Survival Benefit to Women With Breast Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast, even in the early stages, sometimes opt for a double mastectomy, due to the fear that the cancer will migrate to the other breast.
But that decision may not offer any real benefit in terms of survival, an exhausti...
Too Many Breast Cancer Survivors Miss Out on Genetic Screening
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2024
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Many breast cancer patients aren’t getting genetic counseling and testing that could help them get the most effective treatment, a new study finds.
Only three-quarters of patients eligible for genetic testing after their
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer May Lower Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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Hormone therapy for breast cancer might reduce a woman's later risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.
Overall, hormone therapy is associated with a 7% lower risk of...
Shannen Doherty Dies of Breast Cancer at 53
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2024
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Actress Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles in 1990s television hits such as "Beverly Hills, 90210"and "Charmed," has died at 53 after a long struggle with ...
American Indian/Alaska Native Breast Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Reconstruction
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2024
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After a mastectomy, some women are less likely than others to have breast reconstruction surgery.
Rates of the surgery are consistently lower among American Indian and Alaskan na...
Tai Chi Can Benefit Breast Cancer Survivors in Many Ways
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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Tai Chi appears to improve sleep, and as a result reduces inflammation and boosts the immune systems of breast cancer survivors, a new study says.
The ancient Chines...
Combo Drug Boosts Survival in Some Women With Early Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2024
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FRIDAY, June 28, 20204 (HealthDay news) -- An immunotherapy/chemotherapy combo drug can help early-stage breast cancer patients remain cancer-free following treatment, a ...
Acupuncture Can Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2024
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Acupuncture can help breast cancer patients deal with the hot flashes that often accompany hormone therapy, a new clinical trial says.
Nearly 2 in 3 women who got ac...
AI Plus Mammograms Might Boost Breast Cancer Detection
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2024
- Full Page
Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve doctors' assessments of mammograms, accurately detecting even the smallest breast cancers with fewer scary false positive readi...
Very Early Menopause Could Raise Odds for Breast, Ovarian Cancers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2024
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Menopause before the age of 40 could raise a woman's long-term risk for breast or ovarian cancers, new research suggests.
Besides that, "there is also higher risk of breast, prostate and colon cancer in relatives of these women" noted study author
AI Might Help Spot Breast Cancer's Spread Without Biopsy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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New AI can help detect breast cancer that is spreading to other parts of the body, without the need for biopsies, a new study finds.
The ...
Most Young Breast Cancer Survivors Can Have Children
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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Most young breast cancer survivors can go on to have children despite the effects of their lifesaving treatment, a new study shows.
About 73% of breast cancer surviv...
Fertility Treatments Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With Cancer-Linked Genes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2024
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Fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other methods don't boost the odds for tumor recurrence in young women who've survived breast cancer and carry the BRCA cancer genes, a reassuring, new report finds.
The issue had been in question because br...
Olivia Munn Underwent Hysterectomy After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2024
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Actress and "X-men" star Olivia Munn has revealed that she underwent egg retrieval and then a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
In an article published on Mother's Day, Munn told Vogue she opted for hysterectomy because it allowed her to avo...
All Women Need Mammograms Beginning at Age 40, Expert Panel Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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All women should start getting mammograms every other year beginning at age 40, the nation's top panel of preventive health experts announced Tuesday.
Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Odds for Second Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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People lucky enough to survive a breast cancer may still face heightened risks for other cancers later, a new study shows.
The researchers stressed that the absolute risk of a secondary cancer to any one survivor is still low. However, relative to folks who've never had ...
Relationship With Partner Affects Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2024
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A strong relationship can help a breast cancer survivor thrive in the aftermath of their terrible ordeal, a new study finds.
Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer pl...
Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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Eating healthy can lower the risk of heart disease in breast cancer survivors, a new study has found.
Heart disease is a top cause of death in women who've survived
Young Women Often Delay Looking Into Breast Symptoms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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Young women who find a lump or other potential signs of breast cancer often delay for weeks before finally seeing a doctor, a new study shows.
On average, young women waited two weeks before seeing a doctor about troubling
Preventive Mastectomy Less Common for Black Women With Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2024
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Black women with cancer in one breast are less likely than white women to have the healthy breast removed as well, a new study has found.
Women with cancer affecting one breast often elect to have the other breast removed, for a variety of reasons, researchers said.
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Many Factors Stop U.S. Women From Getting Mammograms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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Health care cost and access are not the only barriers women face in getting lifesaving mammograms, a new government report finds.
Food insecurity, lack of transportation, less hours at work and feelings of isolation also can keep women from getting
Some Breast Cancer Patients Can Retain Lymph Nodes, Avoiding Lymphedema
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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Removal of armpit lymph nodes can leave many breast cancer patients with lingering lymphedema, a painful and unsightly swelling of the arm.
Now, new Swedish research may help narro...
Test Might Allow Some Patients With Aggressive Breast Cancer Skip Chemo
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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A new test might allow some women with an aggressive form of breast cancer to skip chemotherapy without harm, researchers say.
Women with early-stage triple-negative...
Cryoblation 'Freeze' Treatment Works for Large Breast Tumors
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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Killing off large tumors by freezing them could become an effective means of fighting difficult-to-treat breast cancer, a new study says.
Only 10% of people who underwent the m...
Actress Olivia Munn Is Battling Breast Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2024
- Full Page
Actress and "X-Men" star Olivia Munn announced Wednesday that she has been fighting breast cancer.
Annual Mammograms Starting at 40 Saves The Most Lives
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
- Full Page
Researchers hope a new study will end the debate over the best age to start breast cancer screening and how often to do it.
"The biggest takeaway point of our study is that annual screening beginning at 40 and continuing to at least age 79 gives "¦ the most cancer death...
Preventive Mastectomies May Save Lives of Women With Breast Cancer Genes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Women who carry certain mutations in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes know they are at heightened odds for breast cancer.
Now, Canadian research suggests that for some patients a "risk-reducing" preventive mastectomy may cut the odds of dying from breast cancer later.
"T...