A new study in the journal CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, finds that most participants in a large…
New Study Challenges Current Notions of Breast Cancer Biopsy Abnormalities
By Susan Scutti
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A breast biopsy is a common procedure often performed after a mammogram reveals evidence of abnormal hyperplasia (increased cell production). A breast…
As lifestyles change in India, people there are becoming increasingly susceptible to previously rare diseases. Recent reports note the country that is…
Herceptin, Breast Cancer Drug, May Cause Heart Troubles for Some Older Women Patients
By Susan Scutti
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Herceptin (trastuzumab) was originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 as part of a treatment regimen for…
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” Confucius’ ancient saying underscores a current issue in healthcare: how well do…
This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Dragon Boat festival, the biggest festival of its type in North America. Over…
When Is a Mammogram Not a Mammogram?
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The most common imaging test for breast cancer detection is the mammogram, but it’s not the only one. The most common imaging…
As a medical student on the ward you never knew what was coming. We had a sheet saying this young 36-year-old woman…
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