Updates to The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer
Here you’ll find useful information that complements the book.
Diagnosis
Study Indicates That DCIS Cells May Actually Be Cancerous, Not Precancerous
Based on their case review of 108,000 women with ductal carcinoma in situ, the researchers estimated that after 20 years, women with this diagnosis have a 3 percent risk of dying from breast cancer, a rate that is low but 1.8 times higher than the rate for women who...
Noninvasive Blood Test Detects 8 Types Of Cancer
John Hopkins researchers have developed a blood test that screens for 8 different types of cancer at once. They’ve dubbed the test CancerSEEK, and it’s a noninvasive blood test that looks for signs of cancer by looking for cancer gene mutations as well as common...
Teen Created Cancer-Detecting Bra After His Mom Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer A Second Time
The bra has 200 tiny sensors inside it that are capable of detecting color, temperature, and texture. Source: Teen Created Cancer-Detecting Bra After His Mom Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer A Second Time | The Breast Cancer Site Blog
Surgery
Cost Can Influence Breast Cancer Surgery Choice
For some women with breast cancer, cost influenced the type of surgery they choose to get to remove their tumors, a new study finds. However, very few women reported discussing the costs of care with their medical team. Source: Cost Can Influence Breast Cancer Surgery...
Despite Breast-Conserving Surgery Eligibility, Nearly 50% of Women Chose Mastectomy
Researchers find that surgical decision making is often driven by factors beyond extent of disease. Source: Despite Breast-Conserving Surgery Eligibility, Nearly 50% of Women Chose Mastectomy - Cancer Therapy Advisor
Hormone Therapy Before or Even Without Surgery?
Early stage ER+ breast cancer patients who did not get surgery have no difference in survival and metastasis free survival after 12 years, although there are some additional local recurrences.Patients can sometimes feel nervous about reducing treatment, especially...
Chemotherapy
Risky cancer treatments: doctors advised to educate patients about the heart risks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Researchers from Australia’s Flinders University say that as many as 25 percent of chemotherapy and radiotherapy patients develop heart failure as a result of their treatment. Perhaps even more concerningly, most of these patients have little to no knowledge of the...
PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Tap Water Linked to Cancer Risks
The new study comes as alarming laboratory tests detected PFAS in tap water sampled across the country. Source: PFAS "Forever Chemicals" Found in Tap Water Linked to Cancer Risks
New Israeli Cancer Treatment Has a 100% Tumor Shrinkage Rate
Israeli firm Alpha Tau Medical has developed a new cancer treatment that attacks tumors while sparing healthy tissue. The treatment is called Alpha DaRT (Diffusing Alpha-emitters Radiation Treatment), according to The Jerusalem Post. Source: New Israeli Cancer...
Radiation
Accelerated Radiation Therapy for 1 Week Offers Same Benefits as 3-Week Schedule for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
A hypofractionated, or accelerated, schedule of radiation therapy that includes five treatments over 1 week seems to offer the same benefits as a schedule of 15 treatments over 3 weeks for early-stage breast cancer, according to a study. Source: Accelerated Radiation...
Is Proton Therapy Safer than Traditional Radiation?
A new observational study compared the safety and effectiveness of proton therapy and traditional radiation in adults with advanced cancer. Source: Is Proton Therapy Safer than Traditional Radiation? - National Cancer Institute
New tech takes radiation out of cancer screening
Researchers have developed a new, inexpensive technology that could save lives and money by routinely screening women for breast cancer without exposure to radiation. The system uses harmless microwaves and artificial intelligence (AI) software to detect even small,...
Lifestyle Issues
Cancer and Diet 101: How What You Eat Can Influence Cancer
Observational studies have repeatedly indicated that high consumption of certain foods may increase the likelihood of developing cancer. Source: Cancer and Diet 101: How What You Eat Can Influence Cancer
FDA Bans Cancer-Causing Food Additives, But Won’t Enforce Until 2020
Recently banned cancer-causing additives will be on grocery shelves all year, unless companies are pressured. Source: FDA Bans Cancer-Causing Food Additives, But Won’t Enforce Until 2020
Phthalates and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting, and their effects on the human reproductive system has been of great interest. In humans, the primary exposure to phthalates is through food and beverages wrapped in plastic; in vitro studies have suggested that certain phthalates...
Other New Research
1 in 5 Breast Cancer Patients Could Benefit from This Treatment — If They Could Get It
It targets cancer cells, leaving healthy cells alone, and has minimal side effects. Source: 1 in 5 Breast Cancer Patients Could Benefit from This Treatment — If They Could Get It | The Breast Cancer Site Blog
Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer: Ibrance, Herceptin, Verzenio, and More
These are the targeted therapies doctors use to treat breast cancer Source: Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer: Ibrance, Herceptin, Verzenio, and More
The truth about cancer research-Video
First thing to know:It’s a cancer “industry” first and foremost. Source: The truth about cancer research | Brasscheck TV