According to the findings of the primary univariate analysis, 20.7% of patients with vitamin D deficiency experienced grade 3 or higher sensory CIPN compared to 14.2% of patients with sufficient vitamin D levels (OR, 1.57; 95% CI, 1.14-2.15; P=.005). The investigators noted that the link remained after correcting for age and chemotherapy treatment schedule (adjusted… Read More »
Air Pollution’s Connection to Breast Cancer Risk
“Our data showed a statistically significant association between long term exposure to fine particle , at home and at work, and risk of breast cancer. This contrasts with previous research which looked only at fine particle exposure where women were living, and showed small or no effects on breast cancer risk,” said Professor Batrice Fervers,… Read More »
Uniting the World in Pink
October is painted in shades of pink, symbolizing a global unity that isn’t tied to any celebration but is centered on creating awareness: Breast Cancer Awareness Month (1). This month-long observance aims to raise consciousness about breast cancer, its prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and the importance of early detection. In today’s age of information, it’s pivotal… Read More »
Breast Cancer Registrations Hit All-Time High in Bengaluru Hospitals
Despite the high prevalence of breast cancer in Bengaluru, there is a heartening trend of relatively higher success rates. This is attributed to heightened awareness and proactive healthcare-seeking behaviour among women, which ensures early-stage medical intervention, Niti explains. Dr. Krithika Murugan, Oncosurgeon at HCG Cancer hospitals, Bengaluru explain that “breast cancer is the most prevalent… Read More »
Link Between Forever Chemicals’ and Breast Cancer Risk
The research will be funded with a two-year, $405,000 grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, almost everyone in the U.S. has a measurable exposure to PFAS, one of several groups of substances called “ ” because they don’t break down naturally in the… Read More »
A Cancer Shock Inspired Me to Create the Community I Needed
As told to Erica Rimlinger I had my first mammogram at age 35 — my doctor started screening me early because of my family’s cancer history. That mammogram came back clear. Just 12 months later, when I went for my next mammogram, it revealed a large, rapidly growing tumor that had already reached stage 3A… Read More »
Where You Live, Work, Learn and Play Can Affect Breast Health
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. The conditions in the environments where people live, work, learn, play and worship, also called social determinants of health (SDoH), affect breast health and health outcomes. In the United States, 1 in 10 people live in poverty, which means they often have less access to… Read More »
Los lugares en los que vives, trabajas, aprendes y juegas pueden afectar tu salud mamaria
El cáncer de mama es el tipo más frecuente de cáncer a nivel mundial. Las condiciones en los entornos en los que las personas viven, trabajan, aprenden, juegan y rinden culto, llamadas también determinantes sociales de la salud (SDoH, por sus siglas en inglés), afectan la salud mamaria y los resultados médicos. En Estados Unidos,… Read More »
Telephone-based Weight Loss Program Helps Breast Cancer Patients Shed Pounds
The findings, to be reported by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, set the stage for follow-up research into whether this type of program can extend patients’ survival and lower their risk of a breast cancer recurrence. “We know that women with obesity when they are diagnosed… Read More »
Making It Easier to Access Breast Care
You know the famous air-travel analogy about putting on your own oxygen mask first so you can safely help others? For many women, this also applies when it comes to keeping up with preventive breast care. Screening mammography is the most effective tool for finding breast cancer in its early stages, yet many women find… Read More »
Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials
In July 2021, Latoya Bolds-Johnson, a physician assistant from the Washington, D.C., area, was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Because of her medical background, Bolds-Johnson knew early into her treatment that she wanted to participate in a clinical trial. But her oncologist never brought up a clinical trial and shut down the… Read More »
New Breast Scanning Technology Might Beat Standard Mammography
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Newer scanning technology may spot more breast cancers and lower the rate of dreaded false positives, a large, new study shows. Now available in a growing number of health care facilities, tomosynthesis uses low-dose X-rays and computer reconstructions to create 3D images of… Read More »
Advanced Breast Cancer: What People Are Thinking
The day-to-day realities of navigating advanced breast cancer are challenging enough. No need to add wondering what’s going through others’ heads. But understanding your loved ones’ thought process and where they’re coming from may make it easier to talk about your condition — and get the support you need. Here, we break down some of… Read More »
Care and Comfort During Stage III or IV Breast Cancer Treatment
“Advanced breast cancer doesn’t have to be a journey taken alone,” says Sony Sherpa, MD, a holistic doctor in Sacramento, CA. “Thankfully, you have vast support options and resources available to you.” Your Doctor and Medical Team Many cancer centers have a system of support in place that includes your doctor and other health care… Read More »
Ask the Expert: Advanced Breast Cancer: Provider’s Perspective
The Expert: Kristen Zarfos, M.D., FACS is the Medical Director of the Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center with Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group at Saint Francis Hospital. What is advanced breast cancer? It can be extensive disease in the breast itself or disease that’s gone beyond the breast. Are women… Read More »
Obesity Linked to 13 Different Types of Cancers
Obese people are 1.5 to 4 times at risk of developing cancers related to esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colorectal, gallbladder, kidney, and thyroid. Tausif Ahmed Thangalvadi, Medical Director at NURA, a collaboration between Fujifilm Healthcare and Kutty’s Healthcare offering AI-enabled imaging in Bengaluru, highlighted key findings from a working group document of the International Agency… Read More »
