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‘Overdiagnosis’: some breast cancer treatments may have been unnecessary, study suggests

Exclusive: Patients tell of screening and surgery they believe they didn’t need, and the effect this has had on their lives

The Guardian - AU

For some with breast cancer, the drug Enhertu could mean living longer, researchers report

Though not a cure, the findings announced in Chicago mark the first time a drug targeting a protein that drives breast cancer growth is shown to work against tumors with very low levels of the protein.

Chicago Sun-Times

Woman tried to pop harmless looking pimple that was actually killer cancer

Siobhan Harrison tried to pop it, but it got worse

Wales Online

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Some cancer patients can safely skip chemo treatments, 2 studies find

The findings — presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago — could allow doctors to “focus on the patients we think would truly benefit from chemotherapy and avoid the side effects for patients for whom it’s likely unnecessary,” one expert said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Some breast cancer patients can ‘avoid radiotherapy’ – study

Women with a certain type of breast cancer could forgo the treatment altogether and instead have hormone therapy.

The Independent UK

Studies pinpoint which patients can skip cancer treatments

Some cancer patients can safely skip radiation or chemotherapy after surgery

The Independent UK

Irish woman, 22, diagnosed with stage three breast cancer after finding small lump

Lauren Barrett said she received her cancer diagnosis at the same time she was told she is a carrier of the BRCA1 gene mutation, which is linked to both breast and ovarian cancer

Irish Mirror

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'I thought I had a massive pimple but it turned out to be a deadly tumour'

Siobhan Harrison spotted a lump while getting dressed in December 2020 and thought it was a spot so she tried to pop it, but soon she found out she actually had breast cancer

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale's Sally Dexter says 'emotional' cancer storyline has been tough to film

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle was recently told she had incurable secondary breast cancer, and now actress Sally Dexter has discussed the storyline

Daily Mirror

Mum diagnosed with incurable breast cancer calling for more awareness to be raised of disease

Mum-of-two Nicola Williams, 48, had to leave her job as a neonatal nurse due to her condition, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and then secondary breast cancer in 2021.

Daily Record

Woman, 23, stunned as 'pimple' she tried to pop turns out to be fast-growing cancer

“I never thought that I could be diagnosed with cancer so young, it was such a shock to me and my family”

Manchester Evening News

Mum says 'it's too late for me' in 'forgotten cancer' warning

Nicola Williams now helps front a charity to make people aware of the cancer signs and symptoms

Liverpool Echo

Young barista left stunned after pimple-like lump turns out to be rapidly growing breast cancer

Siobhan Harrison, now 24, of South Wales, was horrified when tests revealed she had stage 2 triple negative breast cancer

The Independent UK

Health: Time bound eating routines may reduce cardio disease risk in older breast cancer survivors

A new study by The American College of Cardiology suggests that older breast cancer survivors with cardiometabolic may have little risk factors by restricting food consumption to eight hours during the workday. Full story on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

Researchers: Breast cancer drug could help more patients

Doctors are reporting a new gain in breast cancer treatment

The National (Scotland)

Breast cancer diagnosis leads to MSP’s call for earlier screening

CHANGING how women are called for breast screening could save lives and reverse a steady decline in patients showing up for appointments, an MSP has…

Daily Record

Kirkbean woman who survived breast cancer highlights importance of regular breast screening

After successful surgery and radiotherapy Laura Lammie is urging all women not to miss their regular mammogram appointments

The Hindu

LDF progress report proposes slew of health-care measures

Comprehensive research on breast cancer and thyroid cancer in the State

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The Independent UK

Alicia Witt opens up about being treated for breast cancer

‘Just a little over 2 months ago, I had my last round of chemical therapy prior to my mastectomy,’ actor wrote

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh mum to sell off striking Union Jack table she made for Queen's Jubilee

Cathie Purves has combined her passions of redecorating worn out furniture with fundraising to donate money to and raise awareness of breast cancer charity Walk The Walk.

The Conversation

'Masked' cancer drug stealthily trains immune system to kill tumors while sparing healthy tissues, reducing treatment side effects

Many cancer treatments are notoriously savage on the body. Drugs often attack both healthy cells and tumor cells, causing a plethora of side effects. Immunotherapies that help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells are no different. Though they have prolonged the lives of countless patients, they work in…

Glasgow Live

Young Glasgow mum 'could barely breathe' after aggressive cancer diagnosis

Rachel Borthwick found a lump between her breast and her armpit last year. Scans showed she had triple negative breast cancer which sparked months of intense treatment.

The Guardian - UK

Joanne Harris says she saw her cancer as a fictional ‘monster’ she could ‘destroy’

The Chocolat author was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and has shared her experiences on social media

Wales Online

Breast cancer breakthrough: Scientists discover link with type 2 diabetes

'No disease is an island because no cell lives alone'

Wales Online

Victoria Derbyshire describes cancer diagnosis as a 'huge blow'

The 53-year-old BBC broadcaster was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2015

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