Health May 09 New guidelines recommend earlier mammograms amid rise in breast cancer among younger women By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas
Health May 09 Start mammograms at 40, not 50, U.S. health panel recommends The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has long said women can choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40 but until now has made a stronger recommendation for the X-ray exams every two years between ages 50 and… By Associated Press
Health Mar 10 Cancer can go undetected in dense breasts. A new FDA rule will require providers to inform patients of that risk The FDA on Thursday announced new regulations requiring mammogram providers to inform patients about the density of their breasts, a factor that increases the risk of breast cancer and can require additional screenings in order to properly detect the disease. By Candice Norwood, The 19th
Health Oct 27 Trials begin on vaccine to prevent an aggressive breast cancer Scientists are targeting triple-negative cancer, which disproportionately affects Black people. By Candice Norwood, The 19th
Politics Oct 25 WATCH: First Lady Jill Biden marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month in South Carolina First lady Jill Biden visited South Carolina on Monday, promoting efforts toward finding a cure for cancer and touring a cancer center in the state that played a pivotal role in her husband's victory in the 2020 Democratic primary. By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Oct 11 Watch 3:46 A Brief But Spectacular take on overcoming breast cancer By Katie Pickert After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, healthcare journalist Kate Pickert began conducting extensive research to become more informed about her own treatment. Her book "Radical: The Science, Culture, and History of Breast Cancer in America" chronicles her findings and personal… Continue watching
Sep 09 Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she had breast cancer and is recovering By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she has been treated for breast cancer that was found in February and the treatment "went well."… Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 4:58 These tight-knit retirees are helping breast cancer survivors feel like ‘Boobless Wonders’ By Maya Trabulsi, KPBS Losing breasts to cancer can be a shattering experience. As Maya Trabulsi of KPBS in San Diego reports, a tight-knit group of women at a retirement home in Escondido, California, is lessening the pain associated with mastectomies — one loving… Continue watching
Jul 14 25-year-long study of Black women links frequent use of lye-based hair relaxers to a higher risk of breast cancer By Kimberly Bertrand, The Conversation Black women could be at higher risk of breast cancer due to frequent use of lye-based hair straighteners. A group of epidemiologists explain their research. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 8:00 Why Black women face a triple threat from breast cancer By Yamiche Alcindor, Lorna Baldwin For Black women in America, a breast cancer diagnosis brings with it a disturbing statistic. Black women are less likely to develop breast cancer but 40 percent more likely to die from it than white women, according to the Centers… Continue watching