Breast Health News Brought to You by Community Health Networkhttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?groupID=G0074Community Health Network makes a difference by getting you well and back to your life. The network includes hospitals in northern, eastern, and southern Indianapolis, and Anderson, as well as a dedicated heart hospital, surgery centers, and urgent care centers.en-usTue, 27 Sep 2016 21:24:26 EDT(c) 2016 Community Health Network. All rights reserved.60Core Needle Biopsy: Accurate with Fewer Complicationshttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09941http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09941Several types of biopsies can be performed when breast cancer is suspected -- each with unique pros and cons. Core needle biopsy is known to have fewer complications and a shorter recovery time than surgical biopsy. But is it as accurate? A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests it comes close. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:14:11 EDTFor Many Breast Cancer Survivors, Pain Persistshttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09914http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09914A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that nearly half of breast cancer survivors report ongoing pain after treatment.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:52:25 EDTWhat New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Mean for Youhttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09907http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09907The latest debate over breast cancer screenings may leave you with more questions than answers. At what age should you begin mammography screenings? And how regularly do you need them? Are breast self-exams really a useful early intervention? Are clinical breast exams a beneficial supplement to mammography?Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:41:21 EDTBreast Cancer Deaths Drop 2 Percenthttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09873http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09873There's good news from the American Cancer Society (ACS). In its report, Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2009-2010, the ACS notes that deaths from breast cancer are down.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:58:26 EDTPump Iron to Prevent Lymphedema Flare-upshttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09866http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09866For years, breast cancer survivors have been advised to avoid stressing the arm during strength training or other exercise because muscle strain can increase the severity of lymphedema flare-ups. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:53:58 EDTDoes Insulin Level Raise Risk for Breast Cancer?http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09829http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09829A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer suggests that postmenopausal women with higher insulin levels may be at greater risk of developing breast cancer.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:58:24 EDTReduced Breast Cancer Risk and Migraines Linkedhttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09801http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09801For women who suffer from migraines, here's a bit of good news: New research shows that your risk for breast cancer may be reduced by as much as 26 percent.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:24:06 EDTBreast Cancer Survival Status Found with Blood Markerhttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09782http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09782A link has been found between breast cancer survival and two proteins at high levels in the blood that are indicators of inflammation.
The study results were reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:05:17 EDTDense Breasts May Be a Risk Factor for Breast Cancerhttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09764http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09764Breast cancer risk assessment and prevention should start much earlier in life than it currently does, say Canadian researchers who examined breast cancer risk factors in young women. The study appears online and in the June print issue of the The Lancet Oncology.Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:47:24 EDTLymphedema Difficult for Women after Breast Cancerhttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09746http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09746A new study has found that women who develop lymphedema fare worse than women without the condition and have higher out-of-pocket medical costs after radiation and surgery.Fri, 15 May 2009 13:50:19 EDTHispanic Women Discover Own Breast Cancer, But Waithttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09723http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09723Most breast cancers in Hispanic women are detected by the women themselves, a new study shows. This is despite high rates of screening mammography in this population.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:18:04 EDTChildhood Cancer Survivors Need Mammogramshttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09705http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09705Experts say female childhood cancer survivors who have had radiation should get mammograms earlier than general population of women.
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:29:39 EDTTumor Size and Type Helps Predict Breast Cancer Outcomehttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09682http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09682Researchers are making progress in predicting breast cancer risk, recurrence risk, and response to cancer treatment by looking at factors such as breast density and tumor size.
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:40:15 EDTRadiotracers Bring New Views for Breast Imaginghttp://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09639http://www.eCommunity.com/news/index.aspx?pageID=P09639Two newer breast imaging techniques will help doctors diagnose and stage breast cancer, but neither technique will replace standard mammography for the detection of breast cancer. Results from both studies were presented at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting.
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