MUSC Breast Health News

Some Breast Cancer Survivors Face Post-Treatment Fatigue

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Aggressive Breast Cancer May Be Triggered by Obesity

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Obesity in menopause boosts a woman�s risk for a type of breast cancer tied to the hormone estrogen. Those excess pounds may also increase the risk for an aggressive breast cancer that�s not influenced by hormones. at MUSC

Needle Biopsies for Breast Lesions Recommended over Surgical

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

For a woman with an abnormal mammogram, the next step is usually a biopsy to look for cancer cells. But in many cases, doctors are choosing a more invasive surgical biopsy over the preferred procedure � a needle biopsy. at MUSC

Your Doctor�s Treatment Plan Is Key for Success

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

For the best results after breast cancer treatment, look to your doctor. The treatment decisions he or she makes appear to have a large impact on whether the cancer returns. at MUSC

Yearly Mammograms Urged for Younger Women

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

The argument for yearly mammograms for forty-something women is now a bit stronger. at MUSC

Dad�s Genes Matter for Breast, Ovarian Cancer

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Knowing your father�s family history of breast and ovarian cancer is just as important as knowing your mother�s history, experts say. at MUSC

Biomarker Found in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

As the field of personalized medicine for cancer continues to grow, a new advance may one day add to a targeted approach in treating triple-negative breast cancer. at MUSC

Moderate Drinking May Hasten Breast Cancer Return

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Consuming moderate amounts of alcohol may raise the risk for breast cancer recurrence in some women, new research shows. at MUSC

Mammograms: What Kind Should You Get and Where?

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

A new study shows that certain changes in the patterns of DNA taken from breast cancer tumors may be a better predictor of a patient�s prognosis and her response to certain treatments. at MUSC

Breast Cancer Therapy Hard to Complete for Some

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fewer than 50 percent of women with early-stage breast cancer complete their full prescribed course of hormone treatment, says a new study. This puts them at risk for cancer recurrence, according to the report. at MUSC