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breast cancer
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The Independentscience16 days ago
Study identifies lymph node changes linked to breast cancer spread risk
Researchers examined 331 lymph node samples and found structural alterations in a network of cells that appear before visible cancer spread. The changes varied by cancer type, disease extent, and prior chemotherapy, with some patterns tied to better survival and others to worse o…
sciencemediacentre.co.nzscience23 days ago
Obesity Linked to Changes That Promote Invasive Breast Cancer Spread
University of Oklahoma researchers identified cellular and enzymatic differences in breast tumors from women with obesity. The findings may help explain higher rates of invasive disease in this group.
cultofmac.comai26 days ago
AI Model Trained on Diverse Data Improves Breast Cancer Risk Prediction
A new AI-based predictor was developed using data from multiple demographic groups. The model assesses breast cancer risk with accuracy across different racial and ethnic populations.
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newscientist.comai27 days ago
AI Model Using Mammograms Shows Higher Accuracy for 10-Year Breast Cancer Risk
An artificial intelligence model that analyzes digital mammograms identified 10-year breast cancer risk in study groups from the United States and Sweden. The model outperformed standard clinical tools and an earlier AI system called Mirai.
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Los Angeles Timesworld29 days ago
Letter Urges Reporting Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Methods
A Los Angeles reader wrote that medical studies on breast cancer screening should also cover documented risk-reduction steps. The letter cites specific percentage reductions tied to childbirth and breastfeeding.
Usa Todayscience41 days ago
Rita Wilson Discusses Breast Cancer Treatment and Body Image
Rita Wilson, diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 at age 58, described the effects of her bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction on her body image in an interview published May 9. The actress and singer, now 69, spoke about learning to appreciate her body's ability to heal while…
medium.comworld43 days ago
Woman With Stage IV Breast Cancer Gives Birth After Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Maralee Lellio was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer that had spread to her brain in 2020. After undergoing treatment including radiation and a PARP inhibitor, she later became pregnant and gave birth to a second daughter in July 2024. She continues regular scans and is sched…
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Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome Affects Many Women After Breast Cancer Surgery
Post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) occurs in a significant number of women following mastectomies for breast cancer treatment or prevention. The condition involves chronic pain that can last years and is often inconsistently diagnosed and treated. A review by KFF Health News fo…
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Essay in The Lancet Advocates AI Support for Mammograms in Cancer and Heart Disease Detection
Eric Topol published an essay in The Lancet reviewing evidence for using three different AI systems to support every mammogram. The systems aim to enhance breast cancer detection, prevention, and assessment of heart disease risk. Topol notes the absence of widespread implementati…
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