A new study questions the value of mammograms for breast cancer screening. It concludes that a woman is more likely to be diagnosed with a small tumor that is not destined to grow than she is to have a true problem spotted early. The work could further shift the balance of whether screening’s harms outweigh … Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is poised to expand access to breast cancer screening under an agreement reached by top state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who made combating the cancer a priority after the successful cancer treatment of his girlfriend, Food Network star Sandra Lee. Under the deal, the state will order … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Utah sisters grew up in the same bedroom, went to the same college, worked for almost a decade at the same company and have visited over 50 countries side by side. Now every three weeks, they sit together in matching chairs and chat as their bodies are pumped full … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Model and TV host Janice Dickinson has revealed that she’s got breast cancer and vows to battle the disease. “Janice is going to fight and she will not let this diagnosis define her. She wants to encourage all women to have regular checkups, as that is how her cancer was … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walt Whitlow was under treatment for cancer when he got an unwelcome surprise. His financial assistance under President Barack Obama’s health care law got slashed. That meant his premium quadrupled and his deductible went from $900 to $4,600. Hundreds of thousands of people lose subsidies under the health law, or even their … Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Many cancer treatments have a dark side — they can damage the heart. New research suggests this risk might be lowered in women with breast tumors if they take a heart drug as a preventive measure during their cancer care. If confirmed in wider testing, this could improve care for … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Rehearsing a Broadway musical is a stressful time for any actor. There are long hours and last-minute changes. Now imagine undergoing daily radiation burns at the same time. Such was the unenviable position Krysta Rodriguez found herself in this summer as she prepared for the return of “Spring Awakening” while also … Continue reading
BUFFALO GROVE, IL — (Marketwired) — 09/01/15 — The Stationery Studio (www.thestationerystudio.com) has designed a new line of products in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month this October. They have partnered with Living Beyond Breast Cancer (www.lbbc.org) to help raise awareness and donate proceeds from sales. The Stationery Studio will be donating 10% of … Continue reading
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