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Controversial Study Suggests Large Margins Reduce Recurrence Risk
Findings from a controversial study suggest that women who have lumpectomy to remove ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are less likely to have cancer come back in the same breast when at least 10 mm (about a half inch) of cancer-free tissue around the DCIS is removed during surgery. The results were published March 22, [...]
Researchers Identify 10 Genetic Error Patterns in Breast Cancer
I found this article on www.breastcancer.org discussing 10 genetic error patterns found in breast tissue, and how they respond to treatment. One or more errors in a cell’s genetic code or gene behavior can turn a normal cell into a cancer cell — a cell that grows, divides, and spreads in an uncontrolled way. Researchers [...]
Study Identifies 10 Genetic Subtypes of Breast Cancer
I found this great study that identifies 10 genetic subtypes of breast cancer. Study identifies 10 genetic subtypes of breast cancer (Ref: Bloomberg, BBC News, Chicago Tribune, The Telegraph, Nature, CTV News) April 18th, 2012 By: Lianne Dane A study published in the journal Nature suggests that breast cancer stems from 10 genetic subtypes. The [...]
Deepak Chopra: Is Cancer Ready For A Turn Around?
Cancer seems to be heading in a new direction. Here is a great article I read by Deepak Chopra. He shares some great statistics and talks prevention! (Read more…)
April is National Cancer Awareness Month
If you didn’t know before, you know now! April is National Cancer Awareness Month. This great article posted by “The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation” has some great facts to kick this month off strong! April is National Cancer Control Month April is National Cancer Control Month and highlights advances in fighting cancer. This [...]
The importance of early detection, via USAToday.com
Here is a great article, which highlights the importance of screening for breast, cervical and colon cancers. Early detection is so important and can help save lives!
Cancer Health Disparities
Did you know that cancer impacts population groups in different ways? Young African American women are more susceptible to a particularly aggressive and deadly form of breast cancer. Vietnamese women are five times more likely to develop cervical cancer than white women and Latinas are twice as likely with higher rates of mortality.
