by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 1, 2023 | News
Breast cancer survivor and advocate Roshni Kamta explains why she chose to undergo fertility preservation before chemotherapy.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 31, 2023 | News
Some doctors don’t even consider it a cancer, but rather a collection of abnormal cells or a pre-cancer, which is why some women opt for a watch and wait approach. Others may recommend the surgery route which usually involves a lumpectomy and potentially radiation as...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 30, 2023 | News
“The extent that PFAS has contaminated fish is staggering,” said the lead researcher, advocating for “a single health protective fish consumption advisory for freshwater fish across the country.”
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 29, 2023 | News
In a randomized study, acupuncture eased joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors in women diagnosed with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer for 40 weeks. Source: Acupuncture Offers Long-Term Relief for Joint Pain Caused by Aromatase...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 29, 2023 | News
If you carry a mutation on the CHEK2 gene, it could mean you are at increased risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, brain tumors, and osteosarcoma.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 28, 2023 | News
AS OCTOBER USHERS in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the social media campaign Drink Less for Your Breasts stands out like a red flag against a cheerful tide of pink ribbons, especially the ones printed on labels of alcoholic beverages. This is the time of...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 28, 2023 | News
Prior studies have found that bariatric surgery may reduce the risk of developing some cancers associated with changes in hormone levels, such as postmenopausal breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 27, 2023 | News
Study finds pausing endocrine therapy is safe for early-stage breast cancer patients eager to expand their families. Source: Pregnancy After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis | Cancer Today
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 27, 2023 | News
Testing for hormone receptors is important because the results help you and your doctor decide whether the cancer is likely to respond to hormonal therapy medicines. Source: Hormone Receptor Status
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 26, 2023 | News, Radiation
Treating early-stage breast cancer with radiation along with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy after lumpectomy lowers recurrence risk in the same breast, but doesn’t improve overall survival.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 25, 2023 | News
Researchers say they have successfully completed a trial of a personalised cancer vaccine that uses the same messenger-RNA technology as Covid jabs.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 24, 2023 | News
Japanese oncologists have used artificial DNA in a whole new way to naturally kill cancer cells by helping the immune system identify them.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 24, 2023 | News
3M Co., confronting regulatory pressure and lawsuits that threaten billions of dollars in damages, will stop making so-called forever chemicals and aim to discontinue their use in products by the end of 2025. Source: 3M to Stop Producing PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ by...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 23, 2023 | News
In February 2022, a research team from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research — a pioneer institution in this field — published the results of a study. Twelve patients with terminal cancer diagnoses underwent psilocybin-assisted...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 22, 2023 | News
Women who have benign breast conditions, such as cysts and fibroadenomas, are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in the next 20 years, researchers from Spain reported.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 22, 2023 | News
It’s highly useful to know certain common signs that may indicate you might have an issue with breast cancer.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 21, 2023 | News
Research also shows that people with breast cancer who do yoga may feel less stressed, enjoy a better quality of life, and experience less fatigue.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 21, 2023 | News
Vanessa Onsurez, who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2021, explains the benefits she gets from the Breastcancer.org Virtual Community Meetups. Source: What I Get From Breastcancer.org Meetups
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 20, 2023 | News
Beauty products with parabens can adversely impact cancer cells in Black women, a new study finds.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Jan 20, 2023 | News
Here’s a look at hormone therapy, also called endocrine therapy, as a breast cancer treatment, including profiles of hormone therapy drugs.