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EastEnders Star Completes Cancer Treatment
EastEnders actress Heather Peace, 49, publicly shared her breast cancer journey, detailing her October 2022 diagnosis, subsequent surgery, chemotherapy completion, and the unwavering support of her family, co-stars, and the NHS.
EastEnders Star Completes Cancer Treatment
EastEnders actress Heather Peace, 49, publicly shared her breast cancer journey, detailing her October 2022 diagnosis, subsequent surgery, chemotherapy completion, and the unwavering support of her family, co-stars, and the NHS.
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16% Bias Score
Male Radiographers Sought to Address Mammography Staff Shortages
Due to a critical shortage of female mammographers (17.5% vacancy rate), the Society of Radiographers is advocating for policy changes to allow male health workers to perform breast screening examinations, a move supported by some patients but opposed by others due to comfort concerns.
Male Radiographers Sought to Address Mammography Staff Shortages
Due to a critical shortage of female mammographers (17.5% vacancy rate), the Society of Radiographers is advocating for policy changes to allow male health workers to perform breast screening examinations, a move supported by some patients but opposed by others due to comfort concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Metabolic Syndrome Significantly Increases Breast Cancer Recurrence and Mortality Risk
A study of over 42,000 breast cancer patients revealed that metabolic syndrome increases breast cancer recurrence risk by 69% and mortality risk by 83% in survivors, highlighting the need for metabolic screening and lifestyle interventions.
Metabolic Syndrome Significantly Increases Breast Cancer Recurrence and Mortality Risk
A study of over 42,000 breast cancer patients revealed that metabolic syndrome increases breast cancer recurrence risk by 69% and mortality risk by 83% in survivors, highlighting the need for metabolic screening and lifestyle interventions.
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24% Bias Score
New Regina Breast Health Centre Aims to Reduce Cancer Screening Wait Times
The Regina Breast Health Centre, opening April 23, aims to reduce wait times for breast cancer screenings by providing comprehensive care under one roof, addressing the province's reliance on a Calgary clinic for timely access to services, though concerns exist about whether it truly increases capac...
New Regina Breast Health Centre Aims to Reduce Cancer Screening Wait Times
The Regina Breast Health Centre, opening April 23, aims to reduce wait times for breast cancer screenings by providing comprehensive care under one roof, addressing the province's reliance on a Calgary clinic for timely access to services, though concerns exist about whether it truly increases capac...
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44% Bias Score
NHS Approves Capivasertib for Advanced Breast Cancer
The NHS approved capivasertib, a twice-daily pill, for HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations, benefiting up to 3,000 women yearly by extending progression-free survival by 4.2 months; this follows extensive research and clinical trials.
NHS Approves Capivasertib for Advanced Breast Cancer
The NHS approved capivasertib, a twice-daily pill, for HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations, benefiting up to 3,000 women yearly by extending progression-free survival by 4.2 months; this follows extensive research and clinical trials.
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36% Bias Score
WCRF Recommends Total Alcohol Avoidance for Women to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) advises women to avoid alcohol completely to reduce breast cancer risk, contrasting with UK guidelines permitting up to 14 units weekly, while research suggests even low alcohol consumption increases cancer and heart disease risks.
WCRF Recommends Total Alcohol Avoidance for Women to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) advises women to avoid alcohol completely to reduce breast cancer risk, contrasting with UK guidelines permitting up to 14 units weekly, while research suggests even low alcohol consumption increases cancer and heart disease risks.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Performs First Robotic Subdermal Mastectomy
A 44-year-old woman in Greece underwent the country's first robotic subdermal mastectomy at the "Errikos Dynan" hospital, utilizing the Da Vinci Xi system for a minimally invasive procedure with a 3cm incision, resulting in a 48-hour hospital stay and immediate breast reconstruction.
Greece Performs First Robotic Subdermal Mastectomy
A 44-year-old woman in Greece underwent the country's first robotic subdermal mastectomy at the "Errikos Dynan" hospital, utilizing the Da Vinci Xi system for a minimally invasive procedure with a 3cm incision, resulting in a 48-hour hospital stay and immediate breast reconstruction.
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44% Bias Score
Tina Knowles' Breast Cancer Battle and the Importance of Timely Screenings
Tina Knowles, Beyoncé and Solange's mother, was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer after a delayed mammogram due to the COVID-19 pandemic; she underwent a lumpectomy in August and is now cancer-free, highlighting the importance of regular screenings.
Tina Knowles' Breast Cancer Battle and the Importance of Timely Screenings
Tina Knowles, Beyoncé and Solange's mother, was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer after a delayed mammogram due to the COVID-19 pandemic; she underwent a lumpectomy in August and is now cancer-free, highlighting the importance of regular screenings.
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Pittsburgh Woman Defies Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Advocates for Early Detection
Kate Crawford, a 41-year-old from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is defying the odds after a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis 12 years ago, sharing her story to educate others about the subtle signs of the disease and the importance of advocating for oneself.
Pittsburgh Woman Defies Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Advocates for Early Detection
Kate Crawford, a 41-year-old from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is defying the odds after a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis 12 years ago, sharing her story to educate others about the subtle signs of the disease and the importance of advocating for oneself.
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28% Bias Score
Reality Star Katie Thurston Battles Stage 4 Breast Cancer, Shares Intimacy Challenges
Katie Thurston, a 34-year-old reality TV star and newlywed, is battling stage 4 breast cancer, openly sharing her journey's impact on her marriage and fertility treatments; her treatment plan changed unexpectedly.
Reality Star Katie Thurston Battles Stage 4 Breast Cancer, Shares Intimacy Challenges
Katie Thurston, a 34-year-old reality TV star and newlywed, is battling stage 4 breast cancer, openly sharing her journey's impact on her marriage and fertility treatments; her treatment plan changed unexpectedly.
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8% Bias Score
NHS England Approves New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
A new drug, capivasertib, is now available on the NHS in England to treat advanced breast cancer, offering a potential benefit to 3,000 women yearly by slowing disease progression and shrinking tumors; it targets the AKT protein and was approved after successful clinical trials showing it doubled th...
NHS England Approves New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
A new drug, capivasertib, is now available on the NHS in England to treat advanced breast cancer, offering a potential benefit to 3,000 women yearly by slowing disease progression and shrinking tumors; it targets the AKT protein and was approved after successful clinical trials showing it doubled th...
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40% Bias Score
Katie Thurston's Breast Cancer Metastasizes to Liver, Stage Four Diagnosis
Former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston announced her breast cancer metastasized to her liver, resulting in a stage four diagnosis; however, she remains optimistic due to early detection and is starting chemotherapy next week after extensive testing.
Katie Thurston's Breast Cancer Metastasizes to Liver, Stage Four Diagnosis
Former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston announced her breast cancer metastasized to her liver, resulting in a stage four diagnosis; however, she remains optimistic due to early detection and is starting chemotherapy next week after extensive testing.
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24% Bias Score
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