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More breast cancer survivors are going flat after mastectomy  Axios Source link

What began as a routine breast reduction surgery led to a potentially life-saving discovery. When 45-year-old Kim Burris was recovering at home in Chapel Hill, she received a call that changed her life. For most of her adult life, Burris thought about getting a breast reduction. She struggled with back pain, clothing that didn’t fit well and constant discomfort. Three …

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every day, breast cancer upends the lives of countless Americans, subjecting them and their loved ones to unimaginable fear, uncertainty, and heartbreak.  This National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the resilience and courage of those battling breast cancer—and we reaffirm our commitment to ending this horrific disease once …

A lesser-known type of breast cancer is on the rise among women in the U.S.—highlighting the need for us to pay closer attention to it. An estimated 33,600 women will be diagnosed with lobular breast cancer or invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) this year, according to new projections by the American Cancer Society (ACS).  The report finds that incidence rates of …

Breast health is something every woman should pay attention to, yet many ignore the subtle signs that could indicate a serious issue. Early detection can make all the difference in treatment and outcomes. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sunny Jain, Sr. Consultant and HOD, Medical Oncology, Accord Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad, shares the very first sign of breast …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to create awareness, honour the millions of lives affected by breast cancer and reaffirm our global commitment to equitable access to care and improved survival for all. This year, we highlight the theme: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters. Why this theme? Every breast cancer diagnosis is personal. Behind every diagnosis …

Jill Martin is the TODAY lifestyle contributor and founder of By Jill Martin. In 2023, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Now, she’s raising awareness about genetic testing and helping to fund breast cancer research through her brand, “The Warrior Effect.” Ahead of the Pink Power Day on the TODAY Plaza Oct. 1, Martin opened up to TODAY.com …

U.S. FDA approves Inluriyo (imlunestrant) for adults with ER+, HER2-, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer  Eli Lilly and Company Eli Lilly’s oral SERD Inluriyo passes muster with FDA in breast cancer  Fierce Pharma Eli Lilly wins approval of imlunestrant for breast cancer  Seeking Alpha Recon: RFK Jr. launches review of mifepristone; FDA approves Lilly’s advanced breast cancer drug  Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society | …

Women who miss their first breast cancer screening appointment have a 40% higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study. Experts at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden analysed data for about half a million women across Sweden, with the findings published in the British Medical Journal. The women all received their first screening invitation between 1991 …

Following nearly 30 percent of successful breast cancer treatments, tumors return, claiming 685,000 lives worldwide every year. Now, we may have a new method for significantly reducing those recurring cases. A study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania shows that actively targeting dormant tumor cells (DTCs) lingering in the bone marrow and other parts of the body can …