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Decades of effort to raise awareness of breast cancer hasn't helped to reduce the death toll once it spreads. One woman living with metastatic breast cancer says it's way past time for a change.
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“We talk about breast cancer and other forms of cancer often here on Sound Medicine. And we can sometimes get into the weeds in discussing different genes…
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Should every newborn baby girl be genetically screened for breast-cancer risk? That isn’t cost-effective — yet. But if it were, would it be worthwhile?A…
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There could be a link between waist size and risk of breast cancer, according to a recent study.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indiana University cancer researcher and colleagues have found that the number of moles on a woman’s body might predict her risk of…
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Interview HighlightsLewis: A prominent breast cancer researcher recently called for a major expansion in genetic screening for breast and ovarian cancer.…
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Tired of waiting for a cure for breast cancer, a coalition of activists now leans hard on Congress to steer money to particular research projects. Critics say that approach may miss promising leads.
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Genetic tests are recommended for women with a family history of breast cancer. One researcher says all women should be screened, but others say there's not enough evidence that they are at risk.
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Health News Headlines: New Cases Of Ebola; Young Breast Cancer Patients Opting For Double Mastectomy"More new cases of the Ebola virus have been detected in part of Guinea, a country that claimed to have the outbreak under control. The World Health…
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Young women diagnosed with breast cancer are increasingly choosing to have both breasts removed. A big study says that doesn't improve their survival odds any more than less drastic treatments.