Community – Provides support, education, and hope through a global network to people affected by cancer. Voice: 1-888-793-9355; E-mail: help@cancersupportcommunity.org Caring Bridge – Offers personal, protected websites that can be used during a health journey to share…
our understanding of how dietary factors impact MBD. Reference: Oginni OG, Al Hasan SM, Toriola AT. Multivitamin Use and Mammographic Breast Density. J Nutr. Published online March 14, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.03.010…
Overview Phyllodes tumors are also known as cystosarcoma phyllodes. To the naked eye and under the microscope, they appear similar to fibroadenomas. Phyllodes tumors are more common in women and…
not both BCS and mastectomy are options for you. Early trials showed that cancer outcomes were the same for women who underwent BCS followed by RT as women who underwent…
…where infrared beams from different angles intercept the arm. A computer uses the information to calculate the arm volume. Bioimpedence: Bioimpedence detects the amount of fluid in the arm. It…
…test to rule out tuberculosis (TB), as TB mimics IGM. Patients should not become pregnant while undergoing oral medical therapy for IGM as the medications may not be safe for…
Mammography At what age women should get mammograms and how often has been a controversial topic. The American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends that women should discuss screening mammography with…
it is very important that you undergo a bone density test. If your bone density is found to be low, you can be prescribed a medication that will help strengthen…
One of the primary goals of cancer care is to prescribe personalized recommendations for each patient. This requires a thorough understanding of the patient’s risk factors for development of cancer…
described as a complex fibroadenoma. Treatment Not all fibroadenomas need to be removed. There are no strict size criteria for excision of fibroadenomas; however, some studies suggest removal of fibroadenomas…
…intervene. Multi-panel testing may take longer for results than single gene testing. The turn-around time for genetic panel testing differs by company and is usually listed on the company’s website….
…cancer can break away from the breast and spread. The most common type of invasive breast cancer is infiltrating ductal carcinoma, also called ductal carcinoma. Ductal carcinoma originates in the…
…routine testing of the surgical specimens. Specialized testing includes testing the individual patient’s tissue for very specific proteins and genes, called genomic testing. Examples of genomic testing are MammaPrint and…
…tests and copies of test results to avoid unnecessary repeat laboratory and imaging tests. You can have the images from these tests copied to a disc so that your physicians…
physician or ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound of the entire breast using a hand-held ultrasound probe. Automated whole-breast ultrasound—A machine performs the examination with an ultrasound probe through an automated process….
…(Xeloda) (Cerubidine, DaunoXome) (Halaven) (Gemzar) (Ixempra) (Novantrone) (Mitomycin) (Thioplex) (Oncovin, Vincrex, Vincasar) (Navelbine) In many instances these chemotherapy drugs are given as combinations. The most common combinations of chemotherapy drugs…
…cost-effective. It is understood that a woman’s decision to undergo CPM is highly personal and often determined by perceptions about future cancer risk, anxiety over future screening and possible procedures…
The American Society of Breast Surgeons: Data on CPM Outcomes and Risks Authors: Boughey, JC, Attai, DJ, Chen, SL, et al. Source: Ann Surg Oncol (2016). doi:10.1245/s10434-016-5443-5 link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-016-5443-5 Contralateral Prophylactic…
…when combined, their effects may be substantial. The investigators created a polygenic risk score (PRS) based on the presence of the 92 SNPs. This was combined with a woman’s family…
…risk. Hair relaxer was used most commonly among women ages 35-54. It was associated with a 58% increased likelihood of developing breast cancer. The greatest difference was in Accra. There…
Take-Home Message: Women who receive no recommendation about contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) are more likely to choose the procedure than women whose surgeons recommend against it. Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Decisions…
the women completed the survey at two years. Compared to women who received implants, the women who underwent autologous postmastectomy reconstruction reported significantly higher satisfaction with their breasts. They also…
…cosmetic outcomes or complications. The shave group had a significantly lower rate of positive margins than the no-shave group (19% vs 34%, p = 0.01) and consequently a lower rate…
…Cancer Recurrence in the Nipple-Areola Complex After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy With Immediate Breast Reconstruction for Invasive Breast Cancer. JAMA Surg. 2019 Aug 28 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2749070 A recent study addressed the level of…
Take-Home Message: There is more evidence that cigarette smoking is associated with breast cancer. The strongest associations may be among women who take up the habit during adolescence or prior…