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Actress Olivia Munn Is Battling Breast Cancer

Actress and "X-Men" star Olivia Munn announced Wednesday that she has been fighting breast cancer.

Posting on her Instagram account, beside a photo of herself in a hospital bed, Munn wrote,  “I was diagnosed...

Annual Mammograms Starting at 40 Saves The Most Lives

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 deaths averted, and the most years of life gained," said lead researcher

  • Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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  • February 20, 2024
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  • Preventive Mastectomies May Save Lives of Women With Breast Cancer Genes

    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.

    “The decision to have a risk-reducing mastectomy is often difficult for a woman to make, and the more evidence we are ab...

    Scientists Discover New Way to Fight Estrogen-Fueled Breast Cancer

    Everyone's heard of fighting fire with fire.

    Now that tactic is coming to breast cancer treatment.

    Researchers think they've figured out a better way to fight breast cancer fueled by the female hormone estrogen – by employing mechanisms used by the male hormone androgen.

    An experimental drug called enobosarm stimulates the androgen receptor on cancer cells, which functions a...

    Scientists Develop Sensor That Tests Saliva for Breast Cancer

    Mammograms are a lifesaving misery for middle-aged women, but a new tool could make getting a breast cancer screening as easy as spitting.

    Literally.

    A new hand-held biosensor can detect breast cancer biomarkers from a tiny sample of saliva, researchers report Feb. 13 in the

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  • February 13, 2024
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  • Breast Cancer Gene Test May Lead to Worse Care for Black Patients

    A common genetic test to determine treatment options for breast cancer could be leading some Black patients to forego chemotherapy that might have helped them, a new study says.

    The test appears to underestimate the benefit of chemotherapy in some Black women because it doesn't take into account race-based differences in treatment response, the researchers explained.

    “The test cou...

    Why the Rise in Breast Cancers in Younger Women?

    A surge in breast cancers for women younger than 50 has puzzled medical experts, but a new study provides some new information that could help halt this trend.

    The steady increase in diagnoses during the past two decades has largely been driven by breast cancers fueled by the female hormone estrogen, formally known as estrogen-receptor positive tumors, researchers report Jan. 26 in the jo...

    What's Behind the Steady Decline in Breast Cancer Deaths?

    Breast cancer deaths declined by a dramatic 58% between 1975 and 2019, and researchers think they can pinpoint the exact reasons for the reduction.

    Advances in medical technology aided by routine breast cancer screening have helped save lives, researchers concluded in the Journal of the American Medical Association

    U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good

    Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, with more than 4 million deaths prevented since 1991, a new report shows.

    But more people are developing cancers than ever, making the dreaded disease a continued threat to human health, according to the new report

  • Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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  • January 17, 2024
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  • Soy, Nuts, Beans May Help Prevent Breast Cancer's Return

    Women who've survived breast cancer may want to up their dietary intake of soy, nuts, beans and whole grains, a new analysis finds.

    A higher intake of soy compounds called isoflavones was especially tied to better odds that cancer would not return, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and elsewhere.

    The findings can't yet determine the ideal dosages of i...

    One Way to Boost Mammogram Rates: Let Women Schedule Their Own Appointments

    Allowing women to schedule their own mammography appointments increases the likelihood they'll follow through on the screening, a new study reports.

    “Self-scheduling helps make the path to mammogram completion a little smoother, where you don't have to find the time to call a scheduling line, wait on hold, or go back and forth trying to find an appointment that works for your schedule,�...

    Women With Very Early Breast Cancer May Safely Skip Radiation Rx: Study

    Some women with a very early form of breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) can safely skip follow-up radiation therapy after surgery, new research suggests.

    Results from a sophisticated genetic test are key to the decision to either undergo or skip radiotherapy, say researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago.

    “Using [these] personalized diagnostic tools to ...

    Can Breast Cancer Survivors Reduce Frequency of Mammograms?

    Under current U.S. guidelines, women over 49 who've survived early-stage breast cancer are directed to undergo a mammogram every year "indefinitely."

    But a new British study suggests that, just three years after being declared free of their cancer, these women might be fine having mammograms less frequently.

    “The trial demonstrated that the outcomes from undergoing less frequent m...

    Lymphedema Left her 'Miserable, Depressed' Until Specialized Surgery Changed Everything

    Sydnee Meth survived breast cancer, but she wasn't prepared for the aftereffects of her treatment.

    Doctors removed the lymph nodes from Meth's right armpit during her second bout with breast cancer in 2014, and as a result she developed a painful condition called lymphedema.

    For years, her right arm was so swollen and heavy she couldn't lift it up past her shoulder. She couldn't fin...

    Some Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Can Safely Skip Radiotherapy: Study

    Women in the their 50s and 60s who've gone through menopause may be able to safely skip radiation treatment if they're diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer, new research shows.

    The study focused on early stage HR+ breast cancers, which comprise the large majority of new cases. In HR+ breast cancer, tumor cells carry receptors for the hormones estrogen or progesterone.

    Typic...

    Exercise Brings Better Quality of Life to Women With Advanced Breast Cancer

    Exercise can boost the quality of life of women who are battling advanced breast cancer, a new study has found.

    Women who took part in a nine-month structured exercise program reported less fatigue and a better overall quality of life, according to results presented Thursday at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

    “Optimizing quality of life is, of course, important for everyb...

    More Evidence That Regular Mammograms Save Lives

    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 who underwent all her scheduled mammograms had a survival rate of 80%, compared with survival rates as low as 59% for women who didn't participate in any screenings, researchers found.

    “The purpose of mammograp...

    Breast Cancer Rates Higher in Urban vs. Rural Areas

    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 significant associations between environmental quality and breast cancer incidence," said lead author Larisa Gearhart-Serna, who led the research as a Ph.D. can...

    Many Women With Breast Cancer Struggle With Sexual Health

    For many women with breast cancer, struggles with sexual issues becomes a hidden burden, new research shows.

    Because most patients don't feel comfortable talking over these issues with a doctor, many turn to online patient-support forums for advice.

    The new study found that three-quarters of breast cancer patients admitted to some form of sexual dysfunction, most often vaginal dryne...

    Helping Women Find Affordable Housing Also Boosts Cancer Screening

    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 to those who do not, new research shows.

    "Receiving housing assistance has been associated with several positive health outcomes and health behaviors in past research, and our findings suggest it can also support ...

    False-Positive Mammogram Result Raises Odds for Breast Cancer Later

    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 when a screening mammogram seems to show something abnormal that, with follow-up testing, is declared non-cancerous.

    The new study...

    Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It's Tough to Find

    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 on breast cancer surgery often vary widely in quality of information and tone, and they are often written above the sixth-grade reading level, new research indicates. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommend...

    Obesity Raises Odds for Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors

    Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective in women who are obese.

    Breast cancer cells in hormone-positive breast cancers are fueled by the female sex hormone estrogen. Aromatase inhibitor medications lower estrogen levels by stopping an enzyme in fat tissue called aro...

    A Doctor's Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care

    A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help.

    Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental well-being, Rutgers University researchers have found.

    “Our findings suggest that provider communication is a key component to reducing uncertainty, and thus providers play a key role in helping to fa...

    'Three's Company' Star Suzanne Somers Dies From Cancer at 76

    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 "Step by Step," Somers was 76.

    “She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years,” Somers' longtime publicist R. Couri Hay wrote in a statement shared on behalf of the actress' family.

    Not Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer

    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 mammography is our No. 1 defense in detecting and addressing breast cancers at their earliest, most treatable stages, but it is also very important for people to be familiar with the look and feel of their own breast t...

    Inflammatory Breast Cancer Is Rare But Aggressive: Know the Signs

    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 working to raise awareness about this form of breast cancer, known also as IBC, which is responsible for about 1% to 5% of all breast cancer cases.

    “IBC is tricky as it doesn't usually present with a breast lum...

    What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screening

    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 detection, noting that screening with mammography has helped breast cancer death rates drop 43% since 1989.

    “Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women (after skin cancer) and the second most common cause of ca...

    Shorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction

    Breast cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy can probably benefit from a shorter course of more intense radiation therapy, a new study indicates.

    Hypofractionated radiation therapy -- which provides a higher dose each session over three weeks -- provides the same protection against breast cancer recurrence and post-surgical complications as a standard course of lower-dose radiation ove...

    Women Give High Marks to Breast Reconstruction Using Patient's Own Tissue

    Women who have breast reconstruction using their own tissue instead of implants ma be more satisfied with the results, new research shows.

    "The findings were unexpected, since autologous breast reconstruction is a more complex procedure, with a higher rate of severe complications," said lead author

    Mammograms: An Expert Overview on Why They're So Important

    Mammograms have long offered early detection of breast cancer, which is why getting them regularly is crucial to women's health, one expert says.

    “There are several risk factors associated with breast cancer. As with many other diseases, risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older,” said Dr. Mridula Geor...

    Breast Cancer Drug Could Trigger Dangerous High Blood Sugar

    For certain patients with advanced breast cancer, a drug called Piqray (alpelisib) may extend survival. But new research confirms the medication often causes seriously high blood sugar levels.

    “This is a very effective drug that we should be using to treat breast cancer, but the problem is that it causes high blood sugar, which also can decrease the efficacy of the medication,” explai...

    Many Women May Overestimate Risks From Genes Tied to Breast Cancer

    Women who carry mutations in genes known as BRCA have an elevated risk of breast cancer. But a large, new study suggests that risk may be lower than generally believed -- especially if a woman has no close relative with the disease.

    The study, of more than 400,000 British adults, found that women who carried mutations in either of two genes -- BRCA1 or BRCA2 -- had a higher-than-average r...

    Dirty Air Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk

    Air pollution has long been known to harm the heart and lungs, but new research suggests it might also raise the risk of breast cancer.

    Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) discovered that the largest increases in breast cancer incidence were among women who, on average, had higher levels of particulate...

    AI Equals Human Radiologists at Interpreting Breast Cancer Scans

    Another study is showing that artificial intelligence (AI) is as good as a specialist doctor in spotting breast cancer on a mammogram. But don't expect computers to take over the job from humans, experts say.

    In a study that compared the mammography-reading skills of an AI tool with those of more than 500 medical professionals, researchers found that it was basically a tie.

    On avera...

    Skipping Radiation May Be Safe for Some With Early Breast Cancer

    Many women with early breast cancer undergo breast-conserving surgery along with radiation to kill any errant cancer cells, but some may be able to safely skip radiation, new research suggests.

    “If the tumors are low-risk, as defined in part by being caught early/small and in part by having favorable molecular features, the risk of recurrence is minimal even if you skip out on what has ...

    Cancers, Especially Gastro Tumors, Are Rising Among Americans Under 50

    Breast, colon and pancreatic cancer rates are increasing at concerning rates among America's young adults, a new study finds.

    Breast cancer accounted for the most cases in adults under 50 between 2010 and 2019, but gastrointestinal cancer rates grew fastest among the early-onset cancers studied.

    Senior researcher

  • Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
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  • August 16, 2023
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  • Drinking May Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer's Return

    If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may not have to swear off alcohol completely, a new study suggests.

    In it, researchers report that occasional drinking isn't likely to cause a recurrence of breast cancer.

    "The findings suggest drinking alcohol is not associated with an increased risk of having a breast cancer recurrence or dying from the disease," said lead study a...

    Breast Cancer Screening May Not Be Worth It for Women Over 70

    The risks of screening mammograms to catch breast cancer may outweigh the benefits for certain women aged 70 or older, new research indicates.

    The main risk? Overdiagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer that likely wouldn't have caused any symptoms during a woman's lifetime.

    “For women who are on the younger end of the age range and who are generally healthy, the risk of overdia...

    Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS): What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    A breast cancer diagnosis can be terrifying, but one type of early-stage disease is noninvasive and has high survival odds.

    There have been an estimated 297,790 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the United States so far this year, the

  • Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
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  • August 8, 2023
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  • Suzanne Somers Says Her Breast Cancer Has Returned

    Actress Suzanne Somers, who first battled breast cancer in her 50s, announced on Instagram this week that the disease recently returned.

    Somers, now 76, has been fighting cancer for decades. But she says she follows a chemical-free and organic lifestyle, which she credits for saving her life.

    "I had breast cancer two decades ago, and every now and then it pops up again, and I cont...

    AI-Assisted Mammograms Could Be a Big Advance: Study

    Artificial intelligence (AI) programs can safely be used to help radiologists review mammogram images and detect breast cancers, early results from an ongoing clinical trial show.

    A single radiologist aided by AI wound up detecting about 20% more breast cancers from mammogram images than two radiologists working together, according to a report in the August issue of The Lancet Oncolog...

    New Ultrasound Patch Spots Tiny Breast Abnormalities in Early Trial

    Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that might eventually allow women to monitor themselves for early signs of breast cancer in the comfort of their home.

    The achievement, reported July 28 in the journal Science Advances, is the latest in a broader research effort to make wearable ultrasound a reality.

    The hope is to one day use such portable technology t...

    Breast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women: Study

    Women who have survived breast cancer age faster than women who have never had to survive the disease.

    The treatment they received impacted their aging rates, according to a new study from Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla.

    “Breast c...

    Sarah Ferguson Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Mastectomy

    Sarah Ferguson has undergone treatment for breast cancer, she announced on her podcast.

    The Duchess of York, 63, had a mastectomy after the diagnosis and the surgery was successful, her rep confirmed Sunday, People magazine reported.

    "The Duchess is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her that the prognosis is good. She is now recuperating with her f...

    What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer & How Is It Treated?

    Metastatic breast cancer can be a daunting diagnosis, but the prognosis has improved somewhat with advances in treatment.

    Also known as stage 4 breast cancer, metastatic cancer is defined as the spread of disease beyond the local breast and nearby lymph nodes. More than 150,000 individuals in the United States are living with a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer, which accounts for the...

    • Maryam B. Lustberg, MD, MPH, Chief Of Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center HealthDay Reporter
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    • June 26, 2023
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    Most Women With Early Breast Cancer Will Become Long-Term Survivors, New Study Shows

    Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will become long-term survivors, according to new research that finds a substantial reduction in the risk of death since the 1990s.

    This news should reassure both patients and their doctors, researchers report June 13 in the BMJ.

    “Our study is good n...

    Death From a 2nd Cancer Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Race May Matter

    Sometimes women who survive breast cancer will die from a second cancer, and now new research suggests the risk of that happening is higher for Black and Hispanic survivors than white women.

    “We believe this to be one of the first studies to comprehensively examine the racial and ethnic disparities in survival outcomes after a second cancer,” said study author

  • Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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  • June 13, 2023
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  • Targeted Drug May Lower Odds for Breast Cancer's Return in Some Patients

    Here's some good news for women with the most common type of breast cancer: Adding a targeted breast cancer drug to hormonal therapy reduced the risk of cancer returning by 25% for women with early-stage disease, a new clinical trial shows.

    Hormone-receptor (HR) positive/HER2 negative breast cancer accounts for about 70% of breast cancer cases in the United States.

    “The resul...

    Consistent Breast Cancer Screening Cuts Odds of Dying From the Disease by 72%

    Screening mammograms saves lives, and consistency counts for a lot.

    That's the main message from a new study that looked at how regularly women received mammograms before a breast cancer diagnosis. The closer a woman adhered to guidelines on a year-to-year basis, the less likely she was to die of breast cancer.

    It is quite common for women to not receive their mammograph...

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