Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis and surgeries
Actress Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis and four surgeries in the past 10 months. Despite the aggressive and fast-moving nature of the cancer, Munn expresses gratitude for catching it with enough time for options. Her health update comes after attending the Oscars with her husband, John Mulaney, and their two-year-old son. Munn emphasizes the importance of support from family, friends, and medical staff in her journey. UK charity Breast Cancer Now offers guidance for women concerned about their risk or family history of the disease.
ScreenPoint Medical Deploys Transpara Breast AI at Johns Hopkins Medicine to Enhance Cancer Detection
ScreenPoint Medical’s Transpara Breast AI has been deployed at Johns Hopkins Medicine to improve cancer detection for breast cancer screening patients, benefiting radiologists and patients across 50 sites in 5 states and the District of Columbia. The decision to implement Transpara followed a thorough evaluation of the software’s evidence, effectiveness, and performance by the breast imaging team at Johns Hopkins. The aim is to enhance screening workflow, decision confidence, and breast cancer diagnostic assessment, ultimately aiding radiologists in the early detection of breast cancer and reducing recall rates.
MRI Monitoring Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality in Women with BRCA1 Mutations
An international study published in JAMA Oncology reveals that MRI monitoring in women with BRCA1 gene mutations significantly reduces breast cancer mortality without the need for preventive mastectomy. The research, including data from 2,488 women from 59 centers in 11 countries, highlights the importance of early detection and non-invasive monitoring techniques for managing breast cancer risk in high-risk women.
Husband Keeps Wife’s Terminal Cancer Diagnosis a Secret for 21 Years
Read the incredible story of a London grandmother who lived 21 years with terminal cancer without knowing, thanks to her husband’s act of love. Despite being aware of her diagnosis, she was shielded from the knowledge that she was dying, allowing her to live her remaining years in blissful ignorance. This remarkable story of love and sacrifice demonstrates the lengths to which a spouse went to protect their loved one from the harsh reality of a terminal illness.
AI-VISION Study Launched to Improve Precision Therapy in Breast Cancer
Researchers from ICR, the Royal Marsden, and experts from the University of Durham and Concr are launching an AI-based clinical study to improve precision therapy in breast cancer. The AI-VISION study will profile tissue samples from patients with triple-negative breast cancer to define and validate biomarkers of chemotherapy response. This two-year study, funded by Innovate UK, aims to deliver precision medicine and improve clinical decision-making for cancer patients.
Take Advantage of Cancer Screening
Learn about the importance of cancer screening and the most common cancers diagnosed in the Central Coast Local Health District. Find out how to reduce cancer risk and take advantage of available screening programs.
Cancer Risk and Mortality Rates in India Compared to US and Canada
The risk of developing cancer before the age of 75 in India is significantly lower than in the US and Canada, with a likelihood of 10.6% compared to 34.3% and 32.2% respectively. However, the risk of death from cancer in…
Pilates Instructor Shares Experience of Battling Breast Cancer
Chang Hsiu-yun, a Pilates instructor at the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, recently shared her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. She described feeling shocked and afraid when she received the news, expressing concerns about the treatment process…
Pilates Instructor Shares Experience as Breast Cancer Survivor
Chang Hsiu-yun, a Pilates instructor at the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, recently shared her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. She described feeling shocked and afraid upon receiving the news, with her initial reaction being a sense…
Long-Term Risks of Invasive Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer-Related Death Following Non-Screen Detected DCIS
A recent population-based cohort study in England has shed light on the long-term risks of invasive breast cancer and breast cancer-related death following the diagnosis of non-screen detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). The study, conducted from 1990 to 2018,…