Does Alcohol Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
Alcohol intake and breast cancer risk — helpful information to help you weigh the risks vs benefits.
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What Is a Liquid Biopsy?
I strive to keep you up to date on the latest information and science. I have been reading a lot about liquid biopsies quite possibly changing the way we analyze tumors! According to the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information), “Certain fragments of DNA shed by tumors into the bloodstream can potentially be used to …
Breast Cancer, Mammograms & Menopause
The news media has lots to say about breast cancer, mammograms, and menopause. At times, I find myself a bit confused over all the conflicting opinions of doctors over the new data. We all want to keep our breast friends healthy, so let’s go over the information together. As the number of candles on our …
Health News Flash: New Method Detects Early Breast Cancer Via Urine
Medical researchers have developed an approach for detecting breast cancer by means of urine samples. Prof. Dr. Elmar Stickeler, medical director of Senology at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and head of the Breast Center at the Medical Center — University of Freiburg, and his team have now developed a urine test capable of …
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Menopause Mondays: Your Pap Smear Questions Answered
Don’t fear the stirrups! Here’s everything you need to know about Pap smears and cervical health in perimenopause and menopause.