October 23, 2015 New drug, study method show breast cancer promise A novel way to speed the testing of cancer drugs and quickly separate winners from duds has yielded its first big result: an experimental medicine that shows promise against a hard-to-treat form of breast cancer.
October 23, 2015 Task force says women should get mammograms every 2 years from age 50 Women should get a mammogram every two years starting at age 50 — and while routine screening brings little benefit in the 40s, beginning it that early should be a personal choice, a government task force said Monday.
October 23, 2015 Homecoming date surprises Tennessee student battling cancer One Houston high school student’s homecoming dance was made even more special by a surprise from her date, who shaved his head in solidarity with her cancer battle.
October 23, 2015 New method shows promise for urine cancer test Detecting diseases such as cancer could one day be done with a urine test, if a new technique demonstrated in two new studies proves to be safe and effective in people.
October 23, 2015 Nancy Brinker: Mammograms are a necessity. Period. Now is not the time to confuse women The trouble with these new mammogram recommendations is that many women do not know if they are at “average” risk or a much higher risk because they are not informed about their family history.
October 23, 2015 Yoga can decrease inflammation, fatigue in breast cancer survivors Yoga isn’t just for improving muscle strength and flexibility. New research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that yoga may be a safe way to reduce fatigue and improve overall health in breast cancer survivors.
October 23, 2015 Younger cancer patients more open to alternative therapies Cancer patients under age 65 are much more likely than older people to explore alternative and complementary medicine for easing their symptoms and side effects of treatment, a new study suggests.
October 23, 2015 Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What the latest research says about prevention A new study has released evidence that early treatment of the most common type of breast cancer no longer requires heavy doses of chemotherapy, which is welcome news for many women considering the vast side effects and health risks associated with radiation.
October 23, 2015 Breast cancer and hope The number of women living with metastatic breast cancer in the U.S. is estimated to be over 150,000, and Sheri Delmonte-Maloney is one of them.
October 23, 2015 Most breast cancer patients don’t regret preventative mastectomies Most women with cancer who have had a double mastectomy don’t regret the decision in the long term, a new study reveals.