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Mayo Clinic scientists share breakthrough to treat breast cancer

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer impacting younger women: Exploring mastectomy and breast reconstruction options

Younger diagnoses at higher stages of cancer mean patients have tough decisions to make about their care.
Breast Cancer

Doctors changing their processes for identifying, treating breast cancer

With more women taking advantage of yearly mammograms doctors are detecting breast cancer earlier, and are developing new ways to treat early-stage cancer.
Breast Cancer

'Gather for the Cure' unites patients, families to fight for a cure to breast cancer

The event kicked off with messages from patients and families who have gone through breast cancer, then people took to the streets to show their support.
Breast Cancer

Breast cancer vaccine research continues at Cleveland Clinic

A total of 27 women received the breast cancer vaccine and the clinical trial is preparing its second phase. Results are promising but much more research is needed.
National

Breast tissue notification is required by FDA after mammograms: What you need to know

Ohio has been notifying women since 2015, but what should patients do with this information?
Breast Cancer

Breast density and mammograms: New FDA rule will ensure all women have more information after cancer screenings

Breast density is categorized into four categories: fatty, scattered tissue, heterogeneously dense or extremely dense.
Breast Cancer

A call to begin breast cancer screening at age 40

Health task force says breast cancer deaths can be reduced by 19%.
Your Health

Cancer researchers warning Americans of a spike in cancer cases

A projection from the American Cancer Society shows by 2050 35 million people around the globe will develop some form of cancer.
Breast Cancer

Newly developed breast cancer screenings help doctors detect cancerous cells

A small study from the University Health Network discovered positron emission mammograms can detect cancer cells in a wider range of patients.
Breast Cancer

Geographic locations correlate to higher rates of breast cancer

A national study has been released showing signs of certain states correlating to higher rates of breast cancer. Factors include access to care and health programs.
Breast Cancer

Breast cancer patients avoiding key medication to treat condition

For some patients who are in remission, the risk of recurrent cancer is elevated. There's some treatment plan out there to help decrease this risk.