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Two Years of Hormonal Therapy Offers 20 Years of Benefits
Two years of hormonal therapy after surgery to remove ER-positive breast cancer in pre-menopausal women helped reduce the risk of metastatic recurrence.
Chemo pump: Definition and how they work
A chemotherapy pump is a device that dispenses chemotherapy drugs at a slow, controlled rate into the body. Portable versions of these devices can allow a person to receive chemo in the comfort of their home.
Learn How Chemotherapy Works
Chemotherapy is a common breast cancer treatment that uses medicines to stop or slow the growth of breast cancer cells.
Mammography vs. thermography: Making an informed decision
Mammography is the most common method of screening for breast cancer. However, some people are turning to thermography as an alternative. Learn more.
3D mammogram: Who needs one, what to expect, and risks
A 3D mammogram helps doctors screen thoroughly for breast cancer, including in people with no noticeable signs or symptoms of the disease. This technique may be particularly important for certain individuals, such as those with dense breast tissue. Source: 3D […]
6 Overlooked Signs of Breast Cancer
Everyone talks about the importance of catching breast lumps as early as possible. But did you know there’s a host of lesser known breast cancer symptoms that might not show up on a self-exam or mammogram? Source: Bezzy BC
Cancer drivers are NOT found in DNA
Two new studies have revealed that not only are there no newly-developed ‘mutations’ in DNA causing cancer formation; but also where there is an inherited mutation, it does not reduce cancer survival times; if anything people with an inherited mutation survive longer! Source: Cancer drivers […]
Aromatase Inhibitors versus Tamoxifen for Pre-Menopausal Women Diagnosed With Early-Stage, Hormone Receptor-Positive Disease
Rosie Bradley. medical statistician in the Clinical Trial Service Unit at the University of Oxford, presented the results of their meta-analysis of four studies looking at effectiveness of aromatase inhibitors compared to tamoxifen in pre-menopausal women diagnosed with early-stage, hormone […]
30 Memes That Describe What ‘Chemo Brain’ Feels Like
One of the most common side effects is “chemo brain,” a type of mental fog that causes memory loss, trouble concentrating and difficulty doing several things at once. Source: 30 Memes That Describe What ‘Chemo Brain’ Feels Like | The […]
Answers to Common Questions About Mammograms and Breast Cancer Screening
What to know about breast cancer screening guidelines, types of tools, dense breasts, research, and more Source: About Mammograms and Breast Cancer Screening | BCRF