In a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of survival. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. For the study, Bin Huang, DrPH, of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, and his colleagues… Continue reading Depression And Breast-Cancer Survival
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Breaking News: First Immunotherapy Success for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Research led by Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London shows for the first time that a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy can tune the body’s own immune system to attack triple-negative breast cancer, extending survival by up to ten months. This discovery holds out new hope for people with an… Continue reading Breaking News: First Immunotherapy Success for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Breast Reconstruction: Why Going Out-of-Network Might Work for You
A diagnosis of breast cancer turns a woman’s life upside down. Despite roiling emotions, she must make crucial decisions about treatment and figure out how to manage her life in the face of a new reality. Not least among her concerns are the financial ramifications of her illness, particularly if she will need a mastectomy.… Continue reading Breast Reconstruction: Why Going Out-of-Network Might Work for You
Breast Cancer Survivors: You Don’t Have to Live with Unsatisfactory Implants
Among breast cancer patients who opt for breast reconstruction, 80% undergo implant-based breast reconstruction. Studies by implant manufacturers, however, show that within three years, three out of four breast reconstruction patients with implants will experience at least one complication, such as pain, infection, hardening, or the need for additional surgery. Many women live with chronic… Continue reading Breast Cancer Survivors: You Don’t Have to Live with Unsatisfactory Implants
The Controversy About Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening
On January 11th 2016, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published what were called “final” recommendations on screening for breast cancer.” The recommendation statement, which is published in Annals of Internal Medicine, is made up of several recommendations addressing different age groups and screening methods, and is accompanied by an editorial on how… Continue reading The Controversy About Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening
Ultrasound Is Comparable to Mammography for Breast Cancer Detection
The use of ultrasound (US) in detecting breast cancer has been shown to be comparable in its sensitivity to that of mammography and should be considered when testing for the disease according to a study published December 28th 2105 in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. A release from the publisher notes that… Continue reading Ultrasound Is Comparable to Mammography for Breast Cancer Detection
Calcium Channel Blockers Don’t Up Breast Cancer Risk
Women who take calcium channel blockers, a common type of medication to control high blood pressure, are not at increased risk of developing breast cancer due to the drug, according to study done in November 2014 by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray, Utah. A release from the medical center explains… Continue reading Calcium Channel Blockers Don’t Up Breast Cancer Risk