When treating breast cancer that’s spread to the cerebrospinal fluid, proton therapy controlled the cancer better than traditional X-ray radiation.
Now a world-first trial involving patients from the US, UK, Australia, France, Canada and Israel has found that a structured exercise regime after treatment can dramatically reduce the risk of dying, the disease returning or a new cancer developing.
Breakthroughs in treatment and support are helping more people manage MBC for years.
A recent American Cancer Society (ACS) report, “Breast Cancer Facts & Figures, 2024-2025,” found that Black women have a 5% lower breast cancer incidence than white women, but a 38% higher mortality rate.
DIEP flap is one of several breast reconstruction options. Another option is implant reconstruction, which involves placing a breast implant above or under the chest muscle and skin after mastectomy.
Addiction (also called substance use disorder) can occur in people who are diagnosed with breast cancer if they become dependent on a medicine used to help with the side effects of cancer or its treatment — such as pain, anxiety, or difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or the diagnosis of breast cancer, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body.
NYOH Makes Capital Region History with the First Commercial CAR-T Cancer Treatment Locally
Although it is rare, men can get breast cancer.
Chemobrain is a symptom reported by many cancer patients with difficulty processing information. It is a legitimate, diagnosable condition...