Blog: Breast Cancer
- Risk Of Breast Cancer Decreases After Stopping Hormone Treatment
March 22, 2017
Read MoreRisk of Breast Cancer Decreases After Stopping Hormone Treatment The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) studied the use of the hormones, estrogen and progestin. In 2002 a report of that study was released. In that trial one group received 0.625 mg of estrogen plus 2.5 mg of progestin daily. A second group received placebo. There were fewer breast […]
- Partial Breast Radiation For Breast Cancer Very Effective
March 22, 2017
Read MoreShould you get traditional whole breast radiation or brachytherapy for your breast cancer? This new medical study with over 1,100 women studies shows that brachytherapy is just as effective as whole breast, traditional radiation. A new medical study was just published about the effectiveness of brachytherapy versus traditional, whole breast radiation for breast cancer. Traditional […]
- Report Cites Reduced Risk Of Lymphedema With Physiotherapy
March 22, 2017
Read MoreLymphedema after Breast Cancer Reduced by Physiotherapy Lymphedema is the swelling of an arm, hand or chest wall caused by build-up of lymph fluid after breast cancer surgery. According to a report by Maria Torres Lacomba, MD, physiotherapy, which is a special massage technique, can stop lymphedema from developing in some women when performed after […]
- Computers Help Docs See Breast Cancer On Xray
March 22, 2017
Read MoreComputers help docs see breast cancer on X-ray A computer is as good as a second pair of eyes for helping a radiologist spot breast cancer on a mammogram, one of the largest and most rigorous tests of computer-aided detection found. Like spell-checkers looking for mistakes, the computers flag suspicious areas on X-rays for a […]
- Study Shows No Causal Link Between Drinking Coffee And Risk Of Breast Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreStudy Shows No Causal Link Between Drinking Coffee and Risk of Breast Cancer The amount of caffeine consumption is not associated with an overall increased risk of breast cancer. These results were recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Breast cancer is diagnosed in nearly 200,000 women annually in the United States. With such […]
- Breast Cancer Medical Malpractice
March 22, 2017
Read MoreBreast Cancer Medical Malpractice Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast. Ductal carcinoma of the breast is the most common type of breast cancer in women. Ductal carcinoma refers to the development of cancer cells within the milk ducts of the breast. Breast cancer is usually discovered through a […]
- New Test To Detect Breast Cancer Called Mbi
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Test to Detect Breast Cancer Called MBI The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has been working on a new type of x-ray to detect breast cancer. It is called mollecular breast imaging or MBI. With MBI the patient is given an intravenous dose of a tracer which lights up abnormal breast tissue. Special cameras then […]
- New Guidelines Using Biomarkers For Metastatic Breast Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreIf you have a newly diagnosed metastatic breast cancer, should you have a biopsy of the metastases? Should your treatment be based on the biomarker status of the primary or the metastatic cancer? These guidelines instruct your doctors how to treat your metastatic breast cancer. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has put out […]
- Possible Connection Between Taking Fish Oil And Decrease In Risk Of Ductal Breast Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreThe possible connection between taking fish oil and decrease in risk of ductal breast cancer A new study shows an intriguing possible link between using fish oil nutritional supplements and a decrease in the risk of ductal breast cancer. The study was limited to postmenopausal women between ages 50 and 76, none of whom had […]
- Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy Is Being Underutilized
March 22, 2017
Read MoreRadiation after Mastectomy for Breast Cancer is Being Underutilized In a study published in Cancer, nearly 20% of women with breast cancer who would benefit from radiation after mastectomy, also known as post-mastectomy radiation treatment (PMRT), are not receiving the treatment. In 2001, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released clinical practice guidelines for […]