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Tag Archives: breast cancer
For women who imbibe, red wine may be healthier option
When it comes to the consumption of alcohol, the message has been decidedly mixed. Some studies show that moderate consumption might offer some health benefits, especially for the heart; other studies show an increased risk for certain cancers, especially breast … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, Cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing heart disease, red wine, wine
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Carbohydrate-rich foods linked to increased breast cancer risk
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that “increased carbohydrate intake was associated with a higher rate of breast cancer recurrence in survivors of the disease,” according to a study presented at the 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Conference.
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention
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Canadian guidelines recommend against mammograms for women in their 40’s
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that “a Canadian task force recommends” that women in their 40s should not undergo “routine mammograms.”
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography
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Alcohol and breast cancer … what am I telling my patients?
In a blog earlier today, “Even low levels of alcohol increase breast cancer risk,” I told you, “Less than a drink a day even a glass of wine with dinner, could change the risk of breast cancer.” So, what am … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, heart disease and women, heart disease prevention, preventing heart disease, red wine, wine
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Even low levels of alcohol increase breast cancer risk
A study linking alcohol consumption to breast cancer risk garnered a significant amount of coverage, with all three national news broadcasts covering the story recently. The story received more coverage than any other on the national broadcasts, with regard to time. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged alcohol, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, red wine, wine
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Biennial mammograms reduce false positive rate
A number of media sources discussed a new study suggesting that annual mammogram screening may lead to a high false positive rate.
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography
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Want to dramatically reduce your breast cancer risk?
USA Today ran a number of articles discussing breast cancer, focusing in particular on the role of inflammation. The great news here is that doing something that is highly healthy (increasing exercise) seems to reduce breast cancer risk.
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged anti-cancer diets, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, exercise, healthy diet, physical exercise
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Ob/Gyn group issues new guidelines recommending yearly mammograms starting at age 40
There’s been a lot of conflicting advice about when women should start getting regular mammograms. Now the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued its new guidelines: Annual mammograms starting at age 40, and self-exams for women at high … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography
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Longest trial ever confirms mammograms’ benefits
Mammography screening reduces breast cancer deaths even more than most experts have long believed, according to a new, large-scale Swedish trial. In the study, with a follow-up of nearly three decades, the longest ever, the researchers found that the benefits of … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography
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Short-term HRT may be safe for menopause symptoms
HealthDay reported, “Treatment with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), if tailored to an individual woman’s needs, appears to be safe during menopause, according to a report released at the World Congress on Menopause.”
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, hormone therapy, hot flashes, HRT, preventing heart disease, preventing hot flashes
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FDA warns against using breast thermography as stand-alone breast imaging method
The FDA is warning “women NOT to substitute a type of imaging known as breast thermography for traditional mammography.”
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, thermography
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Drinking coffee reduces breast cancer risk
After a long holiday weekend, some of you may need to have an extra cup of coffee to get this short week started. Well, good news, if you do. Women who “drink a substantial amount of coffee each day may … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, coffee
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Vitamin D Insufficiency: Is there enough evidence for clinical recommendations?
Readers of this blog over the last year, have seen many of my posts on the plethora of studies and recommendations about vitamin D. Now there’s some new data I think you’ll be interested in.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged breast cancer, calcium, colon cancer, preventing cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing falls, preventing fractures, preventing heart disease, preventing osteoporosis, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements
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Chilled caps may help cancer patients avoid extensive hair loss
In a recent blog, “Scalp cooling may help patients undergoing chemotherapy save their hair,” I told you about women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer who are trying to save their hair by wearing “a gel-filled helmet.” Several of you wanted more … Continue reading
Does postmenopausal estrogen plus progestin therapy increase breast cancer risk?
It’s not rare for my female patients who are in menopause to ask whether postmenopausal estrogen plus progestin therapy increases breast cancer risk. We used to think that women could take estrogen plus progestin (Prempro, etc) for 5 years without increasing … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, hormone replacement therapy, hormone therapy, HRT, postmenopausal hormone therapy
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“Mammography Saves Lives” Slogan Doesn’t Tell Full Story and May Mislead Many Women
The current “Mammography Saves Lives” campaign in the United States and previous campaigns promoting screening for breast cancer are not providing balanced information, because they underreport, or don’t mention at all, potential harms from the procedure, say critics. One expert … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Medical Economics, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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New Evidence-Based Mammography Ad Suggested
There’s a new ad being touted for mammogram screening for breast cancer that I think is fair, balanced, and accurate: You can read the debate about this ad in another post of mine, “‘Mammography Saves Lives’ Slogan Doesn’t Tell Full … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Medical Economics, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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National Cancer Institute Should Tell Women of Abortion-Breast Cancer Link
Breast Cancer Surgeon Explains How Abortion Elevates Risk for Women For years the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has denied a link between abortion and breast cancer. But NCI may soon have to apologize to the women it has misled—because one … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged abortion breast cancer link, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention
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Breast Cancer Surgeon Explains How Abortion Elevates Risk for Women
As breast cancer awareness increases among women, one leading breast cancer surgeon and professor has written a full explanation of one of the risks women need to keep in mind when talking with friends and family about the deadly disease … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged abortion, abortion breast cancer link, abortion effect, abortion side effects, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention
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Physicians increasingly concerned about breast cancer campaign’s misleading message
One of my most read blogs in recent months is this one: “Nurse practitioner writes about her decision to stop getting mammograms.” Now, for a fitting follow-up, there’s an even more stunning opinion piece in the Los Angeles Times by physician … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Medical Economics, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Hormone therapy after menopause may worsen breast cancer
The CBS Evening News recently reported, “For women going through menopause, the decision about whether to take hormone replacement therapy has been controversial and confusing.” In 2009, “40 million prescriptions for hormones were filled here in the US, but there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Health, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, hormone therapy, HRT, menopause, postmenopausal hormone therapy
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Abortion Boosts Breast Cancer Risk 193%: Study
Researchers in Iran have published the results of a new study showing women who have an abortion face a 193% increased risk of breast cancer. On the other hand, women who carry a pregnancy to term find a lowered breast … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged abortion breast cancer link, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening
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Nurse practitioner writes about her decision to stop getting mammograms
Last week I blogged on the topic “Mammography Screening for Breast Cancer: What’s a Woman to Do?” That blog was somewhat technical — although I think it presented both the benefits and the risks of mammography — and the fact … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography
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Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
There’s been a lot of debate about mammograms for breast cancer screening, but an even more important health promotion exercise would be for women to everything they can to prevent breast cancer. And now experts are reporting that women can … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged alcohol, avoid weight gain, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, exercise, overweight, preventing cancer, weight loss
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Mammography Screening for Breast Cancer: What’s a Woman to Do?
As I’ve discussed in a previous blog, there has been so much controversy and argument over the last few months about when women should begin mammograms and how often women should have them. The whole thing is very controversial. But, … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography
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8 Tips for Eating Healthy During Menopause
Good news! Aging does not have to equal weight gain. Women do tend to put on a pound a year in their 40s and 50s, but it’s more likely due to a drop in activity rather than hormones. However, hormonal changes … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged alcohol, bloating, breast cancer, calcium, fish, fish oil, healthy eating, herbal tea, menopause, plant estrogen, soy, weight loss
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Microbiologist: Hundreds of Studies Reported to Confirm Abortion-Breast Cancer Link
A microbiologist says there are so many published studies confirming the link between induced abortion and breast cancer that he plans to publish one every day on his blog until he’s mentioned them all. It will take Dr. Gerard Nadal … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged abortion breast cancer link, abortion effect, abortion side effects, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, post-abortion counseling
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More Women Aware of Possible Problems with the Birth Control Pill
Did you know the birth control pill can cause abortions? Jenn Giroux, RN, new Executive Director of HLI America, a new program of Human Life International founded to educate on the physical, emotional, and spiritual harms of contraception. I thought … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged abortifacient, abortifacient contraceptives, abortifacient effect, BCP, birth control pill, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention
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Study: Elective Abortion More Than Triples Breast Cancer Risk
A study out of Sri Lanka has found that women who had abortions more than tripled their risk of breast cancer. The study focused on analyzing the association between the duration of breastfeeding and the risk of breast cancer. But the … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, abortion breast cancer link, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention
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Fish oil may help lower risk of certain types of breast cancer
CNN/Health.com reported, “Millions of Americans already take fish oil to keep their hearts healthy and to treat ailments ranging from arthritis to depression.” Now a new study appearing in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests that fish oil “supplements may … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, cancer prevention, fish oil, preventing cancer
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