New Imaging Triples Dense Breast Cancer Detection

Supplemental imaging techniques could more than triple cancer detection in dense breasts compared with standard care alone, according to new research. The study, published in The Lancet, found that abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AB-MRI) and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) could help detect an additional 3500 breast cancer cases per year in the UK. Around 2.2 million … Read more

Does Weight Gain After Breast Cancer Affect Outcome?

Women who gain a more substantial amount of weight after being diagnosed with breast cancer face an increased risk of dying from the disease, according to findings from a new study. However, that higher mortality risk only appears to apply to women who are overweight or at a healthy weight before diagnosis, not to those who … Read more

Breast-Conserving Tx, Mastectomy Have Similar Outcomes

TOPLINE: In a multicenter cohort study of 575 South Korean patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variants, breast-conserving treatment demonstrated comparable oncologic outcomes to mastectomy over a median follow-up of 8.3 years. After propensity score matching, no significant differences between the two surgical approaches were found in terms of locoregional recurrence, distant recurrence, and overall … Read more

Do Mammograms Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes in Older Women?

TOPLINE: Among women aged 70 years or older with screen-detected breast cancer, those with a history of screening mammography within 5 years of their diagnosis were much more likely to be diagnosed at an earlier stage and much less likely to die from breast cancer, according to a new analysis of over 13,000 women. METHODOLOGY: … Read more

Beyoncé’s Mom’s Shocking Diagnosis Revealed

Archyde “`html Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis in New Memoir Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer diagnosis, Urges Early Detection Table of Contents 1. Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer diagnosis, Urges Early Detection 2. Stage 1 Diagnosis After Delayed mammogram 3. “Matriarch”: A Story of Strength, Motherhood, and Black Pride 4. Dr. Reed, Tina Knowles’ … Read more

Garut Obstetricians Scandal: 2024 Abuse Allegations

A Garut obstetrician is currently under investigation following disturbing allegations of sexual harassment. This article delves into the unfolding investigation, the social media reaction to the case, and the wider implications of this alleged incident, specifically examining the conduct of a medical professional. learn more about these claims and what the authorities are doing in … Read more

Garut Obstetrician Accused of Patient Harassment: Viral Scandal

the residents of Garut are grappling with serious allegations: a doctor is accused of sexual harassment. This article dives into the disturbing details surrounding the accusations against the obstetrician, including social media outrage, purported CCTV footage, and the ongoing official investigation. Discover the latest developments in this sensitive case and the implications it has for … Read more

Genomic Test Findings for Black Women With Breast Cancer

TOPLINE: A review of the distribution of risk estimates from three commonly used genomic assays for breast cancer found that Black women were more likely to have aggressive tumor phenotypes, which contributed to poorer outcomes. Such disparities persisted after adjusting for genomic risk scores and tumor subtypes. While these tests remain valuable for guiding treatment … Read more

Lung Cancer Screening Lower Than Others

TOPLINE: A study found that among US adults eligible for lung cancer screening (LCS), the uptake of colorectal cancer (CRC) and breast cancer screening was nearly fourfold higher than LCS. Among those who had never undergone LCS, approximately 60% participated in other cancer screenings — indicating they are reachable and open to preventive health services. … Read more