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 …
High Blood Pressure, Other Cardiac Risk Factors Affect Breast Cancer Outcomes
By: Jamie DePolo From: breastcancer.org People with metabolic syndrome when diagnosed with breast cancer may have a higher risk of recurrence or death than people without the syndrome, according to a study. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors linked to heart problems and other diseases, including diabetes. The risk factors are high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess …
Psychological Distress Risk Factors Identified in Women with Breast Cancer
By: Jennifer Larson From: oncologynurseadvisor.com Learning more about the incidence and risk factors that contribute to psychological distress (PD) in women with breast cancer could help clinicians better identify those patients at greatest risk of experiencing PD, as well as aid in the development of targeted psycho-social interventions, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis recently published …
Who Should Receive More Than Mammograms for Breast Cancer Screening?
From: healthline.com Dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect signs of breast cancer on a mammogram. Supplemental screening with an ultrasound can help increase breast cancer detection. However, a new study has found that women at greatest risk are not always getting this additional screening. While breast density is a risk factor, it’s important to consider other …
What You Need To Know About Male Breast Cancer
From: mskcc.org Breast cancer in men accounts for less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer. But because breast cancer is so common, that still amounts to about 2,700 cases in the United States every year. The current treatments for men with breast cancer are largely based on what doctors have learned from treating women. But that is changing, …
Why are so many people under 50 getting cancer?
From: medicalnewstoday.com Researchers investigated the risk factors behind increasing cases of early-onset cancer, which are cancers that occur before the age of 50. They found that lifestyle factors starting in early life and young adulthood likely influence early-onset cancer risk. They concluded that longitudinal studies are needed to confirm their results. Cancer occurs when genetic mutations cause cells grow uncontrollably …
Advances in Breast Cancer
From: newsinhealth.nih.gov Screening and Treatment Get Personal Researchers are studying the risk factors for different types of breast cancer. They’re also searching for more personalized treatments. Unraveling The Risks “Breast cancer is caused by a combination of factors,” says Dr. Montserrat García-Closas, a cancer researcher at NIH. Your genes, lifestyle, and environment all contribute to your risk. Researchers are trying …
What Are the Known Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?
From: healthline.com Breast cancer happens when the cells in the breast multiply and grow more rapidly than they should. The cancer cells can spread to other areas of the body through the lymph vessels and bloodstream. As with most diseases, there are risk factors associated with breast cancer. There are steps you can take to control some risk factors, but …
Signs And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Besides The Lump
By: Shilpa Dubey From: femina.in Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in Indian women and accounts for 27% of all cancers in women. About 1 in 28 women are likely to develop breast cancer during their lifetime. In the urban areas the incidence is 1 in 22 as compared to the rural areas where 1 in 60 women develop …
Is there a link between birth control and breast cancer?
From: medicalnewstoday.com Hormonal contraception can slightly increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer. This can vary according to the type of contraception they use. However, the benefits of birth control often outweigh the risks. For example, hormonal contraception can prevent unintended pregnancy and may protect against other cancers. There seems to be a link between hormonal contraception and a …