Hormone receptor stratification showed that differences in population-attributable risk fractions by body fat were only observed in hormone receptor–positive cases. Medscape Medical News

October is breast cancer awareness month and highlights a troubling increase of diagnoses in women under 50. Early Today’s Fredlyn Pierre Louis spoke with two women who wanted to share their stories to inspire others. 

1. In a cohort of individuals with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) that underwent breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and adjuvant breast radiotherapy, the use of statins was associated with a decreased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). 2. All statins were effective at reducing the risk of MACE; however, hydrophilic statins (specifically rosuvastatin and pravastatin) had
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Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, suggests Spanish research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

(MedPage Today) — The obesity epidemic may be plateauing in the U.S.; this could be why. (Washington Post)
A cohort study of older adults with an initial fragility fracture showed that less than a third filled a prescription for anti-osteoporosis…

(MedPage Today) — The long-term risk of distant recurrence for women with early breast cancer has declined significantly, a decades-long analysis of clinical trial data showed, largely a result of patients enrolling with lower-risk disease along…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women across the U.S. And rates of the disease continue to climb, notably among younger women. A report from the American Cancer Society calculates that one in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50.

In a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine, the drug RK-33 has demonstrated promise in treating breast cancer that has spread to the bone (breast cancer bone metastasis). RK-33 was previously shown to help treat other types of cancer and viral illnesses.

Killing breast cancer cells in a way that trains the immune system to recognize and destroy residual cancer cells could offer longer lasting protection to people with the disease.

TODAY contributor Jill Martin was diagnosed Stage 2 breast cancer in 2023 after she learned she had a BRCA gene mutation, which increases a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer by 60-90%. Had she not been tested for the mutation, her cancer could’ve progressed further, and Jill, now cancer-free, may have had a very different prognosis. Jill urged viewers to learn whether they should undergo genetic testing for breast cancer ahead of the Giants-Bengals game on Oct. 13’s ‘Football Nigh

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are almost immediately confronted with treatment decisions. If a surgical oncologist gave a choice between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy to remove a tumor, that’s often because either option will lead to a similar long-term health outcome.

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier appeared on “Fox & Friends” on Sunday to discuss the rising risk of breast cancer — and specific foods and habits that can help reduce it.

Two breast cancer survivors, former NBC Correspondent Kristen Dahlgren and actor Miranda McKeon, join TODAY to talk about their experiences with breast cancer and the race for a vaccine for metastatic breast cancer.

A new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density

According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. However, the type is considered one of the most curable cancers if caught early. Chief of breast surgery at New York Presbyterian Medical Center Dr. Roshni Rao answers common questions this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has identified the most relevant YouTube videos on breast cancer and the concerns of the people who post comments. The study is published in the journal Profesional de la información.

Effect appeared more pronounced among those with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News

Landmarks around the world will light up in its colors for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A medical clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers an alternative, personalized form of chemotherapy designed to target cancer cells without harming healthy cells. A woman says it saved her life.

(MedPage Today) — The FDA approved the PI3K-pathway inhibitor inavolisib (Itovebi) for use in combination with palbociclib (Ibrance) and fulvestrant to treat locally advanced, PIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor (HR)-positive/HER2-negative breast…

Patients with stage I/II breast cancers have excellent prognosis, but account for more than 60 percent of breast cancer-specific death (BCSD) because of their large absolute volumes, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

A new FDA rule requires that screenings inform people if they have a high ratio of dense breast tissue. Experts say it’s just one step toward awarenessIn 2017, 55-year-old Leslie Ferris Yerger underwent a routine mammogram and breast ultrasound. Both came back clear. Two months later, she had an unrelated Dexa scan to measure her bone density. The technician noticed an abnormality in her hip. After additional testing, Yerger was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer – an advanced stage of the disease in which the cancer has spread beyond the breasts.The mammogram and ultrasound had not picked up the cancer because, Yerger would learn, of her dense breast tissue. Continue reading…

(MedPage Today) — As an FDA-mandated rule goes into effect requiring healthcare providers to notify women of their breast density, the American Cancer Society has an explainer on what the rule means for patients and providers.
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From the Estée Lauder Bouquet of Strength collection to Pretty in Pink PJs, lifestyle expert Chassie Post joins TODAY with a list of businesses that are giving back to breast cancer charities!