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Methods of Cancer Treatment
Many people with cancer want to learn all they can about their disease and their treatment options, so they can take an active part in decisions about their medical care. Often, it helps to make a list of questions to ask the doctor.
Fibrocystic Breast Disease - Lumpy Breasts
Treatment of Fibrocystic Breasts May Include: Wearing extra support bras Avoiding caffeine (controversial recommendation) Taking oral contraceptives (controversial recommendation) Taking over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen or Motrin Maintaining a low fat diet rich in fruits,
Fibrocystic Breast Disease - Lumpy Breasts
What Are Fibrocystic Breasts? Fibrocystic breast condition is a common, non-cancerous condition that affects more than 50% of women at some point in their lives.
MEDLINE Search: PubMed and MEDLINEplus
How To Search For and Find Medical Journal Articles Online MEDLINE is the online version of MEDLARS (MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System), the National Library of Medicine’s premier bibliographic database covering the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the heal
Cancer Screening in America below National Targets
Fewer Americans receive cancer screenings compared to the government’s target screening rates, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute.
Hispanic Women May Be More Likely to Die from Breast Cancer
A recent study finds that Hispanic women are more likely to die from breast cancer than non-Hispanic white women. The researchers said that increased awareness of this ethnic disparity is needed to improve survival in Hispanic women with breast cancer. In a study conducted by Kathy B.
Breast Cancer Radiation May Pose Small Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
Radiation is often used to treat breast cancer, but the results of a new study show that the treatment may pose a small increased heart disease risk to patients.
Cancer Trends for 2012
Cancer deaths are declining, according to a new report released by the American Cancer Society. Researchers estimate that about 1.6 million people will be diagnosed with cancer and 577,190 will die from cancer in the United States in 2012.
FDA Removes Avastin as Breast Cancer Treatment
In November 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided that Avastin should no longer be labeled as a breast cancer treatment.
Breast Cancer Deaths Declining
Deaths from breast cancer continue to decline in the United States, according to figures published by the American Cancer Society for 2011-2012. The American Cancer Society found reports that a reduction in breast cancer death rates across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status in the United States.
Study Finds Benefit for Breast Cancer Patients to Take Tamoxifen for 5 Years
A large study finds that women with early-stage breast cancer who take tamoxifen for five years have less risk that their cancer will return compared to women who take the drug for two years.
Cancer Risk Remains High for Children Affected by Radiation from Chernobyl Accident
With the recent disaster in Japan, questions have been raised as to the risks nuclear accidents may pose to people living nearby. Researchers from the U.S.
FDA Decides to Reject Avastin for Breast Cancer Treatment
The FDA has decided to remove the breast cancer indication from the Avastin label, citing that the drug has not be shown to be safe or effective in breast cancer patients.
Fewer (But Still Many) Doctors Have Relationships with Drug Companies
Doctors’ relationships with pharmaceutical companies have long been a source of potential conflict when treating patients. Accepting money, services, or free products from drug companies could compromise a doctor’s advice to patients.
Dr. Ernie Bodai Congressional Gold Medal Nomination
Dear Imaginis Supporter, A current Congressional resolution (HR 6073) nominates Dr. Ernie Bodai, the renowned breast cancer surgeon, for the Congressional Gold Medal. Dr.
Study: Removing Breasts or Ovaries Appears to Effectively Prevent Cancer in High-Risk Women
Some women at high-risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer have made the difficult decision to have their breasts or ovaries surgically removed to reduce their risk of cancer. A new study appears to support the effectiveness of this option.
More Research Finds Breast Cancer Risk Associated with Long-Term Hormone Replacement Therapy
Another study highlights potential risks associated the long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), adding to a growing body of research.
Benign Breast Tumors & Conditions - Intraductal Papilloma
Galactoceles Galactoceles are milk-filled cysts that can occur in women who are pregnant or lactating. As with other cysts, galactoceles are always non-cancerous. They often appear as smooth, moveable lumps, although they can also be hard or unmoveable.
Benign Breast Tumors & Conditions - Intraductal Papilloma
A benign breast condition is any non-cancerous breast abnormality. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast tissue is examined under a microscope some type of abnormality is common in nine out of every ten women.
Benign Breast Tumors & Conditions - Intraductal Papilloma
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS) Though technically a Stage 0 cancer, lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS, also called lobular neoplasia) is not usually classified as a cancer. Instead, LCIS is considered a pre-cancerous condition.
FDA Panel Recommends against Avastin for Breast Cancer
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that the drug Avastin no longer be administered to breast cancer patients along with chemotherapy.
Older Women May Need More Information about Breast Cancer Screening
Mammography is considered the current gold standard in breast cancer detection, but women over 70 do not always get the screening exam. A new study finds that these women want more information about breast cancer and would like to continue to be encouraged to receive screening for the disease.
At Least One-Third of Cancers May be Preventable
Marking this year's World Cancer Day on February 4, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminded the public that nearly 2 out of 5 cancers can be prevented. Each year, over 12 million people are diagnosed with cancer, according to WHO.
Breast Health Online
Although we may think of breast cancer when we hear "breast health," most women have non-cancerous breast health concerns as well. The Imaginis Breast Health Resource Center provides detailed information on a variety of breast health subjects. Click any topic to learn more.
Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US after heart disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 8 million Americans alive today have a history of cancer. About one million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year.
Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US, exceeded only by heart disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 8 million Americans alive today have a history of cancer. About 1.2 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 1999.
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases. Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and keep dividing and forming more cells without control or order. All organs of the body are made up of cells. Normally, cells divide to produce more cells only when the body needs them.
The Role of Medical Imaging in the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
Over the years, medical imaging has become a vital part in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US, exceeded only by heart disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 8 million Americans alive today have a history of cancer. About 1.2 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 1999.
Duke University Study Renews Hope For Use of Angiostatin to Shrink Cancer Tumors
Angiostatin and endostatin have been among the most exciting items in cancer research over the past year. These drugs shrink cancer tumors to the size of a pinhead by choking off the blood supply to the tumors. But despite optimistic media attention there have been some major obstacles.