Rising Rates of Breast Cancer Diagnoses in Women Under 50
Breast cancer diagnoses in women under 50 have increased significantly in the past two decades, primarily driven by estrogen-receptor positive tumors. This research highlights the importance of early detection and the need for targeted prevention strategies, especially for younger Black women and those born more recently, who face a higher risk. Examining rates based on age, race, and tumor characteristics could guide the development of prevention strategies. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, reveals a consistent rise in breast cancer diagnoses among women younger than 50, with the majority of the increase attributed to estrogen-receptor positive tumors. The research aims to identify factors driving these increasing rates and design interventions to evaluate in clinical trials to lower the risk for early-onset breast cancer.
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.
Innovative Breast Imaging Technique Shows Promise in Detecting Cancer
A new breast imaging technique, low-dose positron emission mammography (PEM), has been found to provide high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results. The study suggests that PEM could revolutionize breast cancer detection and potentially offer more reliable screening for a broader range of patients, with comparable performance to MRI but at a lower false positive rate and with a radiation dose comparable to that of traditional mammography.
Annual Breast Cancer Screenings Linked to Lower Risk of Death, Study Finds
Annual breast cancer screenings have been linked to a lower risk of death, according to a new study conducted by Epic Research, a health analytics firm based in Verona, Wisconsin. The research suggests that women who undergo annual screenings have…