GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs May Reduce Breast Cancer Treatment Efficacy
A study of hundreds of women with triple-negative breast cancer found that those taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had significantly lower remission rates (28% vs 63%) after treatment, suggesting interference with chemotherapy and immunotherapy effectiveness.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs May Reduce Breast Cancer Treatment Efficacy
A study of hundreds of women with triple-negative breast cancer found that those taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had significantly lower remission rates (28% vs 63%) after treatment, suggesting interference with chemotherapy and immunotherapy effectiveness.
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52% Bias Score
Doctor's Relentless Battle with Recurring Breast Cancer
Cat Stone, a 43-year-old Auckland-based doctor, was diagnosed with grade 2 hormonal breast cancer in 2020, experienced recurrence in 2021 and 2024, and is now facing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation after a recent diagnosis of multiple invasive cancers and a large pre-cancerous lump.
Doctor's Relentless Battle with Recurring Breast Cancer
Cat Stone, a 43-year-old Auckland-based doctor, was diagnosed with grade 2 hormonal breast cancer in 2020, experienced recurrence in 2021 and 2024, and is now facing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation after a recent diagnosis of multiple invasive cancers and a large pre-cancerous lump.
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8% Bias Score
Concerns raised over jailed surgeon's mastectomies
An inquest heard that a colleague of jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson raised concerns about the "inadequacy" of his mastectomies, but did not report him, potentially contributing to the harm of numerous patients. Two patients had tissue and tumors left behind after Paterson's surgery.
Concerns raised over jailed surgeon's mastectomies
An inquest heard that a colleague of jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson raised concerns about the "inadequacy" of his mastectomies, but did not report him, potentially contributing to the harm of numerous patients. Two patients had tissue and tumors left behind after Paterson's surgery.
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40% Bias Score
Laser and AI Blood Test Detects Stage 1a Breast Cancer with 98% Accuracy
A University of Edinburgh team developed a 98% accurate blood test using lasers and AI to detect stage 1a breast cancer, identifying subtle chemical changes undetectable by current methods; it also distinguishes between cancer subtypes with over 90% accuracy.
Laser and AI Blood Test Detects Stage 1a Breast Cancer with 98% Accuracy
A University of Edinburgh team developed a 98% accurate blood test using lasers and AI to detect stage 1a breast cancer, identifying subtle chemical changes undetectable by current methods; it also distinguishes between cancer subtypes with over 90% accuracy.
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48% Bias Score
400+ Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Breast Cancer, Disproportionately Affecting Young Women
Over 400 chemicals in common plastics are linked to breast cancer, disproportionately impacting young women due to widespread exposure from food packaging and personal care products; the study highlights the urgent need for stronger regulations and reduced plastic production.
400+ Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Breast Cancer, Disproportionately Affecting Young Women
Over 400 chemicals in common plastics are linked to breast cancer, disproportionately impacting young women due to widespread exposure from food packaging and personal care products; the study highlights the urgent need for stronger regulations and reduced plastic production.
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64% Bias Score
Breast Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Advancements
An overview of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the latest advancements in personalized medicine.
Breast Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Advancements
An overview of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the latest advancements in personalized medicine.
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