Breast Cancer News
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Mom’s “Freckle” Seemed Like Nothing to Worry About — 5 Years Later, This Is What She Wishes She’d Done Differently
Rebecca Hockaday was just 35 years old when she noticed an odd freckle on one of her breasts. Source: Mom's "Freckle" Seemed Like Nothing to Worry About — 5 Years Later, This Is What She Wishes She'd Done Differently | The Breast Cancer Site News
Kathy Bates Speaks Out About Her Lymphedema, And We Think More People Should
The most recent development in Bates’s battle is lymphedema, a little-known condition that affects mastectomy patients who have had lymph nodes removed or damaged in surgery. It can cause swelling in the appendages due to a lack of fluid drainage. Bates suffers from...
7th Grader Wins Science Fair with Research on Green Tea as a Breast Cancer Treatment
It was a costly school project, but it paid off! Source: 7th Grader Wins Science Fair with Research on Green Tea as a Breast Cancer Treatment | The Breast Cancer Site News
Hormone Therapy Can Put Cancer Cells Into Sleep Mode And Cause A Relapse Years Afterwards
“Our findings suggest the drugs may kill some cells and switch others into this sleeper state. If we can unlock the secrets of these dormant cells, we may be able to find a way of preventing cancer coming back, either by holding the cells in permanent sleep mode, or...
How I Wish People Talked About Living With A BRCA Mutation
In many ways, I thought that having my mastectomy would be the end of my BRCA journey. However, in the four and a half years since my diagnosis, I realized that I’m at the beginning. While some folks in the community are comfortable with the term "previvor," this is...
Resistant cancer cells can be targeted for elimination
Harvard University researchers have identified a unique characteristic of the resistant cancer cells, which could lead to an inhibitor can be repurposed and combined with chemotherapy to improve patient outcomes. Source: Resistant cancer cells can be targeted for...
Searching for Meaning in Breast Cancer Treatment During COVID-19
The writer describes her search for meaning while going through chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Source: Searching for Meaning in Breast Cancer Treatment During COVID-19 | The Mighty
Researchers Discover 24 Mutations That May Be Causing Breast Cancer
Faulty genes are causing more cancer cases than suspected. Source: Researchers Discover 24 Mutations That May Be Causing Breast Cancer | The Breast Cancer Site News
Cancer Survivors More Likely to Develop COVID-19 Infection Despite Precautions
Cancer survivors are more likely to try to prevent COVID-19 infection compared with other adults, but they are also more likely to develop the infection. Source: Cancer Survivors More Likely to Develop COVID-19 Infection Despite Precautions | Everyday Health
Study Examines Whether Blood Test Can Identify Early Cancers
A blood test combined with imaging tests detected tumors—some at an early stage—in women without a history of cancer or any symptoms, a recent study showed. The liquid biopsy, called CancerSEEK, also mistakenly indicated some women had cancer when additional testing...
Nipple Knowledge: What’s Normal and When Should I Be Concerned?
See a doctor if your nipples cause problems for more than one month. Source: Nipple Knowledge: What’s Normal and When Should I Be Concerned? | The Breast Cancer Site News
Giving Birth Before Age 20 Cuts Breast Risk By 50%, And A Drug May Be Able To Mimic That
"The idea is to produce the same changes as pregnancy -- without pregnancy." Source: Giving Birth Before Age 20 Cuts Breast Risk By 50%, And A Drug May Be Able To Mimic That | The Breast Cancer Site News
‘I’m A Surgeon Who Had Breast Cancer—This is What You Should Know About Treatment’
There are huge potential repercussions to breast cancer surgery and reconstruction—it carries emotional and psychological trauma as well as the physical changes women experience. Source: 'I'm A Surgeon Who Had Breast Cancer—This is What You Should Know About...
This Program Provides Free Mammograms And Breast Cancer Treatment Services To Women In Need
If breast cancer is caught early enough, the five-year survival rate is 96%. Source: This Program Provides Free Mammograms And Breast Cancer Treatment Services To Women In Need | The Breast Cancer Site News
10 Warning Signs That It’s Time to Switch Doctors
Your health is your top priority. Don’t let a substandard doctor-patient relationship keep you from getting the quality health care you deserve. Source: 10 Warning Signs That It's Time to Switch Doctors | The Breast Cancer Site News
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