This Breast Cancer Ribbon Has a Different Take on Pink. Here’s What It MeansThis Breast Cancer Ribbon Has a Different Take on Pink. Here’s What It Means
Landmarks around the world will light up in its colors for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Hallmark star says Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis has spiritually ‘stripped’ her downHallmark star says Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis has spiritually ‘stripped’ her down
Crystal Lowe detailed the harrowing moment she learned about her cancer diagnosis and explained how it has spiritually and physically “stripped” her down.
ACS Study Finds Worsening Survival Disparities by Health Insurance and Race Among Women With Breast CancerACS Study Finds Worsening Survival Disparities by Health Insurance and Race Among Women With Breast Cancer
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Living near toxic Superfund sites linked to aggressive breast cancerLiving near toxic Superfund sites linked to aggressive breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Now, three recent studies by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, have uncovered links between breast cancer, Superfund sites and social adversity.
Large Number of GLP-1 Prescriptions Go UnfilledLarge Number of GLP-1 Prescriptions Go Unfilled
(MedPage Today) — Nearly half of patients prescribed a GLP-1 receptor agonist were not filling the order, with certain factors playing a role, according to a cohort study. Among nearly 10,000 GLP-1 receptor agonist prescriptions given at a single… (MedPage Today) — Nearly half of patients prescribed a GLP-1 receptor agonist were not filling Read More
Top 10 questions about breast cancer answeredTop 10 questions about breast cancer answered
Breast cancer receives much attention during October’s awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it’s crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Order Fills and Out-of-Pocket Costs by Race, Ethnicity, and IndicationGLP-1 Receptor Agonist Order Fills and Out-of-Pocket Costs by Race, Ethnicity, and Indication
This cohort study examines how often glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist orders are filled, the out-of-pocket cost per prescription, and differences by patient race and ethnicity or indication among patients with insurance. This cohort study examines how often glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist orders are filled, the out-of-pocket cost per prescription, and differences by patient race and Read More
A Breast Cancer That’s Harder to Detect Is on the RiseA Breast Cancer That’s Harder to Detect Is on the Rise
(MedPage Today) — Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) now accounts for one in every 10 breast cancer cases in the U.S. and is increasing at more than triple the rate of other breast cancers, according to a report from the American Cancer Society…
GLP-1s May Throw Off Some Medical ScansGLP-1s May Throw Off Some Medical Scans
(MedPage Today) — Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today’s collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional’s take on the latest viral medical topics. Doctors performing certain medical scans on patients taking GLP-1 receptor… (MedPage Today) — Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today’s collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional’s take Read More
Breast Cancer Before 50; Money, Greed, Access to Care; AI Use Outpaces OversightBreast Cancer Before 50; Money, Greed, Access to Care; AI Use Outpaces Oversight
(MedPage Today) — What surgeons want women to know about breast cancer before age 50. (American College of Surgeons)
Lack of access to clinical trials continues to limit participation to 7% of patients with cancer, according to a new report from…