29 September 2015 One of the most common questions asked by a newly diagnosed cancer patient is “Will I need chemotherapy?”. Almost everyone is aware of the toxicity related to chemotherapy, and the fact that it is a common component of cancer treatment. A recent study sheds some light on which patients can safely avoid chemotherapy. We have known for many years that…
Read more24 September 2015 It is not uncommon that after a breast cancer diagnosis, a breast MRI is recommended. We know that there are limitations to mammography - it might not show everything of concern, especially in women with dense breast tissue. The idea behind preoperative MRI is that if there are other lesions, better to know about them and determine…
Read more14 September 2015 A study just published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that a Mediterranean diet (MeDiet) supplemented with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) was associated with a lower rate of breast cancer. Dr. Miguel Martinez-Gonzalez and co-authors were studying the effects of dietary interventions in men and women at high risk of cardiovascular disease. While the study was not initially designed to…
Read more08 September 2015 Rather write another post about increasing mastectomy rates (see Science vs. Personal Choice) I asked Dr. Oliver Bogler to provide his perspective as a male breast cancer patient and cancer researcher. Guest post by Dr. Oliver Bogler The observation published in JAMA Surgery (doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.2657) that prophylactic contralateral mastectomies are on the rise in men with breast cancer…
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