November 5, 2010 — Women with cancer in 1 breast increasingly opt to have both breasts removed, despite little evidence of survival benefit, according to a report from the National Cancer Data Base ...

Phase III Double-Blind Study of Glutamine Versus Placebo for the Prevention of Acute Diarrhea in Patients Receiving Pelvic Radiation Therapy Conclusion: In a clinical setting, we show a high demand ...

NEW YORK, July 19 (Praxis Press) Prophylactic mastectomy is a preventive option for women who wish to reduce their risk of breast cancer but the psychological and social consequences of this procedure ...

Undergoing prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy (PSO) after previous surgery for BRCA1/BRCA2 breast cancer was associated with a significantly reduced risk of death, according to an Italian ...

Erlotinib for Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer in the Elderly: An Analysis of the National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group Study BR.21 Women who test positive for a BRCA1/2 ...

Former NBC anchor Jenna Wolfe revealed last month that she tested positive for the BRCA1 mutation. Having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation increases a person's risk for ovarian and breast cancer.

Overall, 71% (n = 684) of eligible women responded to the mailed survey. Of those who responded to the survey, 81% (n = 554) responded to one or both of the open-ended questions. Of the total 1,067 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bilateral mastectomy reduced risk for contralateral breast cancer vs. other surgical options. Researchers ...

My family history of breast cancer emphasized the need to take precautions seriously, especially in consideration of my two children. Olivia Munn’s March 13, 2024 announcement that she was diagnosed ...

Gila Pfeffer is a humor writer who splits her time between NYC and London. The following is an adapted excerpt from her memoir, "Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences." ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) both provide coverage for medically necessary double mastectomies, including reconstruction and prosthesis surgery. Original Medicare ...