Actor Olivia Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, she announced on social media Wednesday. She said she’s had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy. “I hope by sharing this it will help others find comfort, inspiration and support on their own journey,” the 43-year-old actor said in the … Read more
Technology for breast cancer treatment can now be accessed by patients on the NSW mid north coast. Baringa Private Hospital in Coffs Harbour has unveiled a new SCOUT system — the first to be installed outside a major Australian city. The SCOUT system helps a surgeon precisely locate tumours during surgery by using a tiny … Read more
It’s essential to understand that the majority of nipple discharge is either normal or caused by benign medical conditions. However, there are situations when breast discharge may be indicative of certain forms of breast cancer. The likelihood of this is higher if the nipple discharge originates from a single duct, is spontaneous (not triggered by … Read more
Today the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology (SLACOM) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) host the Latin American Regional Breast Cancer Summit: Advocating and Implementing Guideline-Concordant Cancer Care for Patients. Esteemed experts from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, Peru, and the United States will present challenges, barriers, and potential solutions for improving access … Read more
A deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) model that was developed using only mammogram image biomarkers accurately predicted both ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive carcinoma, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Additionally, the model showed no bias across multiple races. Traditional breast … Read more
A new study in JAMA Network Open examines how social and demographic profiles influence physicians in their readiness to discuss breast density with their patients and vice versa. Study: Sociodemographic variations in women’s reports of discussions with clinicians about breast density. Image Credit: Okrasiuk / Shutterstock.com Breast density and cancer Since breast density affects the results … Read more
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget’s Volume 14 on October 4, 2023, entitled, “Determination of genetic predisposition to early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity.” Breast cancer (BC) is the most common type of cancer among women in Kazakhstan. To date, little data are available on the spectrum of genetic variation in … Read more
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers determined the relationship between serological cholesterol levels, statin usage, and breast cancer (BC) mortality. Study: Statin Use, Cholesterol Level, and Mortality Among Females With Breast Cancer. Image Credit: artemevdokimov/Shutterstock.com Background Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women across the world, with satisfactory survival rates but … Read more
A Duke Health analysis of breast cancer in North Carolina showed that the state’s urban counties had higher overall incidences of disease than rural counties, especially at early stages upon diagnosis. The findings, appearing in the journal Scientific Reports, serve as a national template for assessing the impact of poor environmental quality across different stages … Read more
A pioneering study led by Professor Ashok Venkitaraman from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore and Dr Mona Shehata from the University of Cambridge (UK) has uncovered vital insights into the distinct effects of BRCA2 mutations on breast tissue cells, shedding light on early breast cancer development … Read more