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AI can predict risk of serious heart disease from mammograms

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Source: European Society of Cardiology From:  eurekalert.org The risk of serious or fatal heart disease can be predicted with artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of mammograms, according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1] today (Monday). The study shows that AI can be used to assess the build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries of the breast from the …

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Global breast cancer burden rising fastest in low-income countries

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Source: The Lancet From: news-medical.net Despite recent advancements in breast cancer treatments, new breast cancer cases in women are predicted to rise by a third globally from 2.3 million in 2023 to more than 3.5 million in 2050. Similarly, yearly deaths from the disease are projected to surge 44%, from around 764,000 to 1.4 million, with disproportionate impact in countries with limited resources, according to a major new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study …

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What Foods Help Prevent Breast Cancer or Reduce Your Risk?

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From: healthline.com Lifestyle can play a critical role in helping to prevent breast cancer. ResearchTrusted Source links smoking, heavy drinking, and certain dietary patterns, such as a Western diet, to an increased risk of breast cancer. Notably, studies associate other eating patterns, like the Mediterranean diet, with a reduced risk of breast cancer. Moreover, specific foods may even protect against …

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How Treatable Is Breast Cancer If Caught Early? Answering Your Questions

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From: healthline.com Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in breast tissue grow uncontrollably, forming clusters or tumors. These cancer cells can have the ability to spread to surrounding lymph nodes or travel to distant sites in the body, affecting how tissues and organs function. In early stages, breast cancer is confined to the breast tissue and can be readily treated …

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Flagged as False: Can Social Media Warnings Curb Cancer Misinformation?

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By: Megan Brooks From: medscape.com False cancer treatment claims continue to circulate widely on social media. Although often shared by well meaning friends, family members, and caregivers seeking to offer hope or help, a growing body of evidence indicates that cancer misinformation can cause physical or emotional harm, even compromise survival when patients pursue unproven therapies. What can be done …

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Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer in the Lungs

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From: healthline.com Breast cancer can spread to places in the body such as the bones, lungs, liver, and brain. No matter where it spreads, it’s still considered breast cancer and is treated as such. In some cases, initial treatment for earlier stage breast cancer doesn’t eliminate all cancer cells. There can still be microscopic cancer cells, allowing the cancer to …

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Yearly breast cancer cases projected to reach over 3.5 million worldwide by 2050

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By: Andrew (Drew) Rhoades From: healio.com Key takeaways: There were about 2.3 million new breast cancer cases and 764,000 resulting deaths worldwide in 2023. Risk factors like high red meat intake significantly contribute to healthy years lost due to breast cancer. Annual breast cancer cases are estimated to rise by a third worldwide from 2023 to 2050, according to new …