Aspirin Provides No Benefit for Breast Cancer Recurrence, Survival
FRIDAY, May 3, 2024 -- Among participants with high-risk nonmetastatic breast cancer, daily aspirin use did not improve the risk for breast cancer recurrence or survival in early follow-up, according to a study published online April 29 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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What's Driving Higher Breast Cancer Deaths in Black Women? What's Driving Higher Breast Cancer Deaths in Black Women?
Despite improvements in breast cancer screening and treatment, Black women experience higher death rates and more aggressive forms of the disease than White women.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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Potential Cure for Early BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer? Potential Cure for Early BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer?
A small trial found " a remarkable 100% of patients were still alive at 36 months " after receiving olaparib plus standard chemotherapy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Translating ctDNA Detection into Breast Cancer Research Breakthroughs
Noninvasive methods to monitor traces of cancer left over after treatment may lead to better early interventions. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - May 1, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Magazine Issue Source Type: news
Recommendations to begin breast cancer screening at age 40
An ultrasound technician positions a patient for a mammogram All women should begin breast cancer screening at the age of 40, says the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. In a new recommendation, the task force advises cisgender women and all other people assigned female at birth aged 40 to 74 years get screened every other year. "This is good news for women," says Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, with Mayo Clinic's Breast Diagnostic Clinic and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. "We… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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When Should You Get a Mammogram? 10 Years Sooner Than You Think
Most women should start mammogram screenings for breast cancer at age 40, and get screened every other year until they reach age 75, according to new recommendations from an expert panel.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which is an independent group of experts funded by the government, regularly reviews data and makes recommendations on health issues, and many health providers follow them. It decided to revise its advice on mammogram screening that was last issued in 2016. That guideline said women should start regular mammogram screening every other year beginning at age 50, and that women ages 40 to ...
Source: TIME: Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Routine Breast Cancer Screening Should Start at 40: USPSTF Routine Breast Cancer Screening Should Start at 40: USPSTF
The USPSTF has shifted to a stronger recommendation to start mammograms earlier, noting a need for more research on breast cancer for Black and older women and those with dense breasts.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger — at age 40 (Source: ABC News: Health)
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In Reversal, Expert Panel Recommends Breast Cancer Screening at 40
Some researchers said the advice did not go far enough. The panel also declined to recommend extra scans for women with dense breast tissue. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Roni Caryn Rabin Tags: your-feed-science Breast Cancer Women and Girls Disease Rates Mammography Health Insurance and Managed Care Age, Chronological Ultrasonic Imaging and Sonograms Preventive Medicine United States Preventive Services Task Force Source Type: news
Could Aspirin Help Treat Breast Cancer? Could Aspirin Help Treat Breast Cancer?
A new study found that taking aspirin as adjuvant therapy does not improve outcomes for patients with high-risk nonmetastatic breast cancer.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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Breast cancer screening age officially lowered from 50 to 40, amid worrying rise of disease in young women
US Preventive Services Task force (USPSTF) finalized a guidance draft calling for the minimum age for regular breast cancer screening to be lowered from 50 to 40 amid rising cases. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
USPSTF Recommends Breast Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40 to 75 Years
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends breast cancer screening for women aged 40 to 75 years, but evidence is insufficient for older women and for supplemental screening for women with dense breasts.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Variation ID'd in Risk for Second Primary Cancer After Breast Cancer
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 -- The risk for second primary cancer (SPC) after breast cancer (BC) varies with gender, age, and socioeconomic status, according to a study published online April 24 in The Lancet Regional Health: Europe.
Isaac Allen, from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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All Women Need Mammograms Beginning at Age 40, Expert Panel Says
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 -- All women should start getting mammograms every other year beginning at age 40, the nation’s top panel of preventive health experts announced Tuesday.
About 20% more lives can be saved from breast cancer by moving... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend
A rise in breast cancer among younger women prompted the U.S. Preventive Task Force to issue new screening guidelines. They recommend mammograms every other year, starting at age 40.(Image credit: izusek) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Allison Aubrey Source Type: news
