Only 5% to 10% of breast cancers are caused by inherited gene mutations like BRCA1 or BRCA2. I do not carry one. But my ...

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 ...

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Women with unilateral breast cancer are increasingly opting for ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The survival benefit for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy among women who do not have a BRCA gene mutation is less than 1% at 20 years, a new computer model suggests. "We hope ...

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 ...

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 ...

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, here are 5 things to note about the prospect of preventive mastectomies for individuals with a high-risk of developing breast cancer. A ...

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 ...

BRCA mutation carriers have a significantly increased risk of contralateral breast cancer, influencing treatment decisions. Prophylactic mastectomy discussions must consider future fertility and ...

Choosing between a single mastectomy and double (bilateral) mastectomy for breast cancer can be challenging, and the right decision is different for each person. Medical concerns to weigh include your ...