Tag: Cancer: Breast
Correlated Spectroscopy IDs Changes in BRCA1/2 Carriers
Lipid and metabolite deregulation seen in breast tissue of women carrying BRCA1/2 mutations
Many Women Not Receiving Recommended Radiation Tx
More than a third with locally-advanced disease don't get treatment aimed at preventing tumor's return
Two Novel Genetic Variants for Breast Cancer Discovered
London scientists say variants most strongly linked to estrogen receptor-positive disease
FDA Approves Ibrance to Treat Advanced Breast Cancer
For postmenopausal women with ER+, HER2− metastatic breast cancer
Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold Cuts Mean Heart Radiation Dose
Review shows reduction in mean heart dose versus free breathing approach in left breast irradiation
Increase in Biopsies With DCIS, Invasive CA After Mammogram
Biopsy frequency up after diagnostic, but not screening, mammography
Many Breast Cancer Patients Lack Knowledge of Their Disease
Problem more pronounced among minority women
Mindfulness Intervention De-Stresses Cancer Survivors
Positive short-term effects seen in younger breast cancer survivors
Active Breathing Coordinator Beneficial in RT for Left Breast CA
Significant reduction in mean radiation dose to heart, with preservation of local control
Insulin Resistance Ups Breast Cancer Risk Regardless of BMI
Study of postmenopausal women suggests hormone levels matter more than excess weight
