Politics Mar 16 Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer but will keep working through treatment By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Health Oct 19 Watch 7:02 What to know about lymphedema, a painful side effect of breast cancer treatment The end of breast cancer treatment is cause for celebration, but for many patients, it can bring new challenges. Some studies show that up to 65% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop lymphedema, a painful swelling of tissue… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Health Oct 11 Watch 6:27 A look at the latest advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment For the past 40 years, pink ribbons have sprouted every October as the symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To take stock of the latest in breast cancer research and the experience of patients, Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Arif… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Health Sep 14 Watch How a new FDA requirement could help identify more breast cancer cases About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s one reason doctors recommend women get yearly mammograms beginning at age 45, but for some women, mammograms won’t detect their cancer. A new FDA requirement… By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela
Arts Jul 14 Shannen Doherty, star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' dies after years with cancer at 53 After years with breast cancer, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star died Saturday at age 53, according to a statement from her publicist. By Lynn Elber, Associated Press
May 01 Watch 6:56 Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends By Ali Rogin, Ian Couzens A key scientific panel updated its recommendations on breast cancer screenings and the changes could potentially save thousands of lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women start getting biennial mammograms at age 40. The previous… Continue watching
Apr 30 Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates, U.S. panel says By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40, with a stronger recommendation that they get the exams every two years from age 50 through 74. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 5:50 New guidelines recommend earlier mammograms amid rise in breast cancer among younger women By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas New guidelines say women should begin getting regular mammograms every two years starting at age 40 if they are at average risk of breast cancer. That’s a significant change from previous guidance by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that… Continue watching
May 09 Start mammograms at 40, not 50, U.S. health panel recommends By Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Mar 10 Cancer can go undetected in dense breasts. A new FDA rule will require providers to inform patients of that risk By Candice Norwood, The 19th 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. Continue reading