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New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendation
A federal task force says women who are of average risk should start getting mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50. Ian Cull reports.
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Start Mammograms at 40, Not 50, US Health Panel Recommends
Women should start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50, according to a draft recommendation from a federal task force.
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Birth Control Methods That Use One Hormone Raise Breast Cancer Risk as Much as Those With a Combo, Study Finds
Birth control pills containing both estrogen and progestogen are known to slightly elevate one’s risk of breast cancer. The same is true of IUDs, new research shows.
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Birth Control Methods That Use One Hormone Raise Breast Cancer Risk as Much as Those With a Combo, Study Finds
Birth control pills containing both estrogen and progestogen are known to slightly elevate one’s risk of breast cancer. The same is true of IUDs, new research shows.
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FDA's New Mammogram Guidelines Could Help Detect Breast Cancer Earlier
All U.S. women getting mammograms will soon receive information about their breast density, which can sometimes make cancer harder to spot.
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Study Finds That More Breast Cancer Patients Can Forgo Mastectomies and Choose Smaller Surgery
A new breast cancer study finds many women with two or three breast tumors can get by with lumpectomy surgery instead of having their whole breast removed.
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Nonprofit Provides Free Support to Women Fighting Cancer
A nonprofit is trying to make the fight against cancer a little bit easier for women.
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Nonprofit Provides Free Support to Women Fighting Cancer
A nonprofit is trying to make the fight against cancer a little bit easier for women.
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Chance Meeting of 3 Women in Yoga Class Leads to Thousands Raised for Cancer Patients
A breast cancer patient, a plastic surgeon, and the daughter of a cancer survivor walk into a yoga studio. Good things happen as a result.
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Chance Meeting of Three Women in Yoga Class Leads to Thousands Raised for Cancer Patients
A breast cancer patient, a plastic surgeon, and the daughter of a cancer survivor walk into a yoga studio. Good things happen as a result. Garvin Thomas reports.
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Myth Vs. Truth: Can You Get Cancer by Keeping Cellphone in Your Bra?
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. Despite decades of research and public outreach efforts, there are still many misconceptions and urban myths about breast cancer. Marking the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Dr. Joanne Mortimer of City of Hope hopes to debunk some of the common myths. Myth: Breast cancer…