Breast Cancer Update

Breast Cancer Update

Breast Cancer Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 09/09/2013 01:13 PM EDT New on the MedlinePlus Breast Cancer page:

Mammogram Screening Under 50

09/09/2013 09:26 AM EDT

Source: HealthDay -

Quality of Life Often Good Post-Breast Cancer

09/06/2013 11:34 AM EDT

More than a decade after treatment, the average woman who has had breast cancer seems about as satisfied with her life as women who never had the disease, according to a new Canadian study.
Source: Reuters Health

Beating Breast Cancer

09/05/2013 09:06 AM EDT

Source: HealthDay -

MRI May Not Improve Outcomes for Early Form of Breast Cancer

09/04/2013 05:00 PM EDT

Study found that the costly scan didn't lead to less recurrence for ductal carcinoma in situ


Source: HealthDay

Most Women Don't Understand Their Breast Cancer Risk

09/04/2013 05:00 PM EDT

White women overestimated their odds while other groups underestimated, researcher found


Source: HealthDay

Online Tools May Boost Breast Cancer Patients' Mood

08/30/2013 08:50 AM EDT

Women with breast cancer who created a personal website about their health reported feeling less depressed, more positive and having a greater appreciation for life in a small new study.
Source: Reuters Health