If you or someone you love is post-menopausal and diagnosed with stage one breast cancer, I suggest you speak the doctor about the Oncotype DX test. This test can help you and your doctor choose the best treatment for you. It can be one of the deciding factors on whether or not you need to have chemotherapy. …
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Survival rates are better for women with breast cancer who get their surgery and chemo more quickly, as reported in JAMA Oncology: Time to Surgery and Breast Cancer Survival in the United States Delayed Initiation of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Among Patients With Breast Cancer Timeliness in Breast Cancer Treatment—The Sooner, the Better Approximately 100,000 women were …
A gene test used to guide treatment for early-stage breast cancer proved effective in enabling certain women to safely forgo chemotherapy, in a study that illustrates how genomic information is reshaping cancer care. Researchers said the findings provide validation for the test, called Oncotype DX, which is already in use helping women decide whether chemotherapy …
For some women, the diagnosis of breast cancer is a catastrophic event. For others, like my cousin Karen, it was just an annoying blip in her extraordinarily busy life. I want to thank Karen for letting me share her story. I think women (and men) everywhere will be inspired by her attitude and her approach. …
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Want to play it extra safe? Lisa Kalison of Discovery Screening introduces us to a new method of making sure your breasts are happy and healthy!
