Recent news from the American Cancer Society (ACS), stating that women should start getting mammograms at age 45 instead of 40 has resulted in some confusion and uncertainty about clinical…
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Did you know that somewhere in the world, a woman is diagnosed every 19 seconds with breast cancer? Frightening isn’t it?! It is associated with obesity (LORD HELP ME!!), high-fat…
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Breast CancerWhat's New
Mouse Study Illuminates Spread of Breast Cancer to Bone
by Crystal Jby Crystal JOriginally posted by NCI Staff on cancer.gov By tracking the spread of breast cancer cells in mice, researchers have identified two proteins that mayregulate the movement of breast cancer cells…
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African American WomenBreast CancerCancer PreventionGenetic StudiesWhat's New
Mom Takes Action Against Cancer
by Crystal Jby Crystal JJackie, age 38, has a paternal family history of breast and ovarian cancer and a BRCA gene mutation. She shares how understanding her risk enabled her to take action…
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Ride sharing giant Lyft is offering cancer patients free rides—or at least effectively free for riders—to and from their treatments in 10 major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Houston,…
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Breast CancerCancer PreventionGenetic StudiesWhat's New
New Breast Cancer Testing Recommended
by Crystal Jby Crystal JA mammogram at 40 may no longer be enough to combat breast cancer. The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging are now recommending that women as…
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Vieneese and Douglas Stanton originally planned to have a big wedding in April 2018, but they knew they had to make some changes after getting the heartbreaking news that Vieneese’s…
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“The plane had just landed when I felt the rush of blood. I stood up from my seat, and a heavy and immediate bleed soaked my trousers. They were covered…
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Cancer PreventionHPV Related CancersWhat's New
New Screening Options for Cervical Cancer
by Crystal Jby Crystal JWomen ages 30 to 65 may decide how often they want to get screened for cervical cancer depending on the test they choose, according new draft recommendations for cervical cancer…
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High levels of the carcinogen benzene were detected in a Houston neighborhood close to a Valero Energy refinery, local health officials said, heightening concerns over potentially hazardous leaks from oil…