Source:UCLA news-medical.net As breast cancer survival rates continue to climb – 4.3 million women in the U.S. are currently living with a history of the disease and in the next 10 years that number is expected to rise by another million – heart health has become an increasingly important part of survivorship care. Certain breast cancer therapies, while lifesaving, can …
How Expanding Access to Genetic Testing Can Help Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Families
From: cancer.org Research is essential to keep improving how cancer is prevented, detected, diagnosed, and treated. Because of clinical trials and other research studies, people with cancer are living longer with a better quality of life. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is proud to be the largest non-government funder of cancer research in the United States. ACS currently supports more than …
The Future Of Cancer Care Is Glowing: LED-Driven Nanoflakes Bring New Hope To Patients
Sources: The University of Texas at Austin, University of Porto, ACS Nano Journal Nano Journal Publication From: breastadvocateapp.com A Brighter Future for Cancer Treatment Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto have unveiled a revolutionary light-based cancer therapy that could change how we treat cancer, including breast cancer, in the future. Using gentle LED lightand ultra-thin tin nanoflakes (SnOx), this …
How the Gut Microbiome Influences Breast Cancer
From: asm.org Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women worldwide and continues to pose a major public health challenge. In 2022, an estimated 2.3 million women were diagnosed and about 670,000 died from the disease globally. Lifestyle factors, including age, obesity, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, postmenopausal hormone therapy and prior radiation exposure, are well-established drivers of risk. New …
Managing Acute and Late Adverse Effects of Breast Cancer Radiation
By: Bridget Hoyt From: oncnursingnews.com Adverse effects (AEs) of radiation center largely around the site of radiation, which, for breast cancer, can include dermatitis of the breast, lymphedema around the arm, and cardiac toxicities, according to Alexa M. Lantz, MSPAS, PA-C, who presented best practices for interdisciplinary management of radiation AEs at JADPRO Live 2025 in National Harbor, Maryland.1 Lantz, …
Patients With Breast Cancer Don’t Have to Live With Pain
By: Theresa Brown, RN From: .cancernursingtoday.com As a patient with breast cancer, I find October a difficult month. Suddenly having the world go pink reminds me of my disease in a way that feels unpleasant rather than supportive. But this October I have some great information to share with patients who have breast cancer and the nurses and physicians who …
Breast cancer screening: When to start
Written by: Amanda Dunn From: uab.edu Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, but misconceptions often prevent people from getting the screenings needed. A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert shares tips on how to recognize when it is time for a screening. Stefanie Woodard, D.O., associate professor in the Department of Radiology, explains what influences screening recommendations and how …
Risky Business: Breast Cancer Risk Factors and What We Know About Them
By: Steve Schneible From: aacr.org What does it mean when we say that women in the United States face a 13% lifetime risk of developing breast cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), that lifetime risk can be thought of as the likelihood that a woman born in the United States today will develop breast cancer at some point …
Is Double Mastectomy the Right Choice for You?
BY: KATHY KATELLA From: yalemedicine.org Many younger women who are diagnosed with breast cancer consider having both breasts removed, even when doctors don’t recommend it. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming—the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty can feel unbearable. If you’re facing this situation, you might be wondering, “Should …
Awareness Fuels Progress: Upcoming Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment
By: Neil M. Iyengar, MD From: cancernetwork.com October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to honor the millions of people impacted by breast cancer, reflect on the progress that has been made, and recommit to accelerating advances that will improve survival and quality of life. Awareness, however, must be matched with action. Fortunately, cancer research continues to deliver transformative treatment …