Study: Red meat possibly linked to breast cancer
Women who often indulge their cravings for hamburgers, steaks and other red meat may have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Study disputes the value of routine mammograms
A Canadian study that many experts say has major flaws has revived debate about the value of mammograms. The research suggests that these screening X-rays do not lower the risk of dying of breast cancer while finding many tumors that do not need treatment.
Exercise helps women tolerate breast cancer drugs
Exercise might help women beat breast cancer. Researchers found it can ease the achy joints and muscle pain that lead many patients to quit taking medicines that treat the disease and lower the risk of a recurrence.
Local woman offers breast cancer survivors ’emotional healing’
For more than 25 years, Sandra Camp has been giving breast cancer survivors a new lease on life.
Camp fits women with “breast forms,” bras that are worn by women who have undergone mastectomies. It’s a venture her mother started in the 1970s at The Uniform Center in Columbus, the family-owned business.
Baptist continues breast cancer awareness this week
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle will be hosting a breast cancer luncheon Wednesday as part of its ongoing series during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Local hospital hosting cancer awareness classes
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle is encouraging women to educate themselves on breast health.
The hospital will offer three, free classes during October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as a way to provide women with tips and tools to lead a healthier lifestyles, prevent cancer and learn about the benefits of early detection should cancer occur.
Bryants to lead cancer awareness event
JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and his wife, Deborah, are taking part in a Jackson-to-Gulfport motorcycle ride Saturday to help bring attention to breast
FDA: Roche drug works in early-stage breast cancer
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has issued a positive review of a breast cancer drug from Roche that could soon become the first
Court ruling may open up breast cancer gene tests
A ruling by the Supreme Court that human genes can’t be patented is expected to increase access and drop the cost for tests for gene mutations that greatly raise the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer.
Mastectomy: Radical or sensible?
When actress Angelina Jolie recently revealed she had undergone a preventative double mastectomy, it was a very personal decision that sparked a very public debate.
Women now have more options for breast cancer surgery, care
One of the world’s most glamorous women had an operation that once was terribly disfiguring — removal of both breasts. But new approaches are dramatically changing breast surgeries, whether to treat cancer or to prevent it as Angelina Jolie just chose to do. As Jolie said, “the results can be beautiful.”
Advanced breast cancer edges up in younger women
Advanced breast cancer has increased slightly among young women, a 34-year analysis suggests. The disease is still uncommon among women younger than 40, and the small change has experts scratching their heads about possible reasons.
FDA approves new targeted breast cancer drug
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind breast cancer medication that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy ones.
Basketball tournament to raise money for breast cancer
The Young Black Leadership Association in conjunction with Campus Recreation at Mississippi University for Women will host Ballin’ for the Cure, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to benefit breast cancer research.
Baptist hosts breast cancer education luncheon Thursday
There are a lot of misconceptions about breast cancer. Oncology Nurse Navigator Amanda Mordecai, of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, hears them every day. Thursday, she hopes to do a little myth-busting at the hospital’s first breast cancer education luncheon, a free program which will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the hospital’s Patient Tower Education Rooms 4 and 5.
Baptist hosts breast cancer education luncheon Thursday
There are a lot of misconceptions about breast cancer. Oncology Nurse Navigator Amanda Mordecai, of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, hears them every day. Thursday, she hopes to do a little myth-busting at the hospital’s first breast cancer education luncheon, a free program which will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the hospital’s Patient Tower Education Rooms 4 and 5.
MUW raises breast cancer awareness through ‘Pink for the Cure’ events
Members of Mississippi University for Women’s campus community have come together to raise awareness about breast cancer through MUW Pink For The Cure.
Your paper is pink on purpose
Readers will notice a change in the next few weeks’ Sunday Dispatch – the A and B sections will be printed on pink paper during the month of October in recognition and support for National Breast Cancer Awareness month.