Investigating the Abscopal Effect as a Treatment for Cancer
The abscopal effect occurs when radiation treatment—or another type of local therapy—not only shrinks the targeted tumor but also leads to the shrinkage of untreated tumors elsewhere in the body. Although the precise biological mechanisms responsible for the abscopal...California Bans 24 Toxic Chemicals in Personal-Care Products
A bellwether state for federal efforts, California just became the first in the nation to ban certain chemicals from cosmetics and personal-care ingredients. Source: California Toxic Chemical Ban: What You Need to Know | Everyday HealthRadiopharmaceuticals Emerging as New Cancer Therapy
Now, researchers are developing a new class of drugs called radiopharmaceuticals, which deliver radiation therapy directly and specifically to cancer cells. The last several years have seen an explosion of research and clinical trials testing new radiopharmaceuticals....Survey Suggests COVID-19 Pandemic Led to Delays in Care for Nearly Half of Breast Cancer Survivors
The early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic caused 44% of breast cancer survivors to have a delay in care, according to an online survey. Source: Survey Suggests COVID-19 Pandemic Led to Delays in Care for Nearly Half of Breast Cancer SurvivorsCBD Oil and Breast Cancer
Lifting federal regulations off of the growing and scientific study of cannabis plants will help over time in answering some of these questions about areas like safety, dosing, and contraindications Source: CBD Oil and Breast CancerHave you considered the cancer stem cell in cancer treatment protocols?
Unless you cause the cancer stem cell to differentiate back into a normal cell, no matter how much chemotherapy or radiation you do, no matter how much tumor shrinkage or cancer reduction you achieve, the cancer will return and be even more aggressive, growing faster....Clinical Challenges: Acquired Endocrine Resistance in Breast Cancer
“Almost every patient will acquire resistance to endocrine therapy over time,” Rugo told MedPage Today. “Some patients will develop resistance in the first year of treatment — sometimes within months — and some can stay on their...FDA Approves Breast Cancer Vaccine
“We are pleased that the FDA has authorized us to commence human clinical trials of our potentially paradigm-shifting vaccine for the prevention of breast cancer. This approval triggers a cascade of events and activities, that will eventually lead to...Fertility Preservation Safe for Young Women with Breast Cancer
Common methods of preserving a woman’s fertility before starting breast cancer treatment are safe for young women, according to a large study that tracked Swedish women for more than 2 decades. Source: Fertility Preservation Safe for Young Women with Breast Cancer...What to Expect When Getting a Manual Lymph Drainage Massage for Lymphedema
Lymphedema is an incurable condition caused by fluid buildup in an area of the body where the lymph nodes have been damaged or removed. Source: What to Expect When Getting a Manual Lymph Drainage Massage for Lymphedema | The Breast Cancer Site NewsQUIZ: Are These Statements About Breast Cancer True or False?
When it comes to breast cancer and its risk factors, knowledge is power. And if you don’t already have the power, you’re about to. Source: QUIZ: Are These Statements About Breast Cancer True or False? | The Breast Cancer Site NewsThese 3 Celebrities Are Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Thirty percent of early-stage breast cancer patients will eventually see their disease return as metastatic (or stage IV) cancer, meaning the disease has spread to other organs—and that stat stands in Hollywood, as well. The three women below are all living with...Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccines and Recommendations for People With Cancer: Podcast
Dr. Hana El Sahly talks to us about both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines that have been granted emergency authorization by the FDA. Source: Understanding the COVID-19 VaccinesWoman Shares Photo Of The Subtle Dimple On Her Breast That Led To Her Cancer Diagnosis
She blocked out her nipple with a cartoon heart, and the photo is cropped very close-up, with the dimple circled in red. Source: Woman Shares Photo Of The Subtle Dimple On Her Breast That Led To Her Cancer Diagnosis | The Breast Cancer Site NewsDoctor States Women Who Have Their First Child After The Age Of 35 Have A Slightly Higher Risk Of Breast Cancer
Can having children increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer? Turns out, it can — but it depends on the age that a woman is when she has her first child. Source: Doctor States Women Who Have Their First Child After The Age Of 35 Have A Slightly Higher Risk Of Breast...Researchers Redesign Mammography Machine So That The Patient Is In Control Of Compression
a team of researchers set to work creating a more comfortable mammogram experience. And what they came up with, while surprisingly simple, is genius. Source: Researchers Redesign Mammography Machine So That The Patient Is In Control Of Compression | The Breast Cancer...PFAS Contamination of Drinking Water Far More Prevalent Than Previously Reported
Exposure to PFAS increases the risk of cancer, harms the development of the fetus and reduces the effectiveness of vaccines. Biomonitoring studies by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the blood of nearly all Americans is contaminated...FDA Expands Approval of Cancer Liquid Biopsy
FDA has expanded the approved uses of the FoundationOne Liquid CDx blood test, known as a liquid biopsy, that can help doctors pick the best treatments for some people with cancer. The test can now also be used to identify whether patients with ovarian and breast...Freezing Eggs, Embryos Prior to Cancer Treatment Works for Most Women
Not all women of childbearing age who’ve been newly diagnosed with cancer are offered the option to preserve fertility. A new study suggests that should change. Source: Freezing Eggs, Embryos Prior to Cancer Treatment Works for Most Women | Everyday...
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