Breast Cancer Awareness Month: History, Growth, and Impact
Learn how Breast Cancer Awareness Month became what it is today, and what it has done for the cause.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month holds immense significance for health care providers, patients, and communities alike. For health care providers, it serves as an annual reminder to intensify efforts in early detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer.
It provides an opportunity to educate patients about the importance of regular screenings and self-examinations, potentially leading to earlier diagnoses and improved outcomes. Patients benefit from the increased awareness by gaining access to vital information about breast health and support resources.
For communities, this month fosters a sense of unity and shared responsibility in the fight against breast cancer. It encourages fundraising efforts and volunteerism to support research and assistance programs, ultimately contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and the well-being of those affected by this devastating disease.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a powerful platform to promote awareness, advocacy, and solidarity in the pursuit of a world where breast cancer is not only treatable but preventable. Below are a collection of top articles we have created to help drive awareness and in support of a world without breast cancer.
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Surgery Does Not Improve OS in Patients With De Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer
Surgery to remove the primary tumor does not prolong overall survival (OS) in most patients with de novo metastatic breast cancer.
Certain Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Forgo Axillary Surgery
Breast cancer patients without axillary lymph node involvement who have tumors no larger than 2 cm can safely forgo axillary surgery.
Breast Cancer Detected in Breast Milk Earlier Than in Plasma
Researchers say they have detected breast cancer in ctDNA from breast milk, and breast milk may allow for earlier cancer detection than plasma.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Long-term historical exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests.
7-8 Years of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Deemed Sufficient in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
Taking adjuvant endocrine therapy for 7 to 8 years is likely sufficient for maximal disease-free survival benefits, according to researchers.
After Backlash, Feds Cancel Plan That Risked Limiting Breast Reconstruction Options
Federal regulators have abandoned a plan that advocacy groups for breast cancer patients feared would limit options for reconstructive surgery.
Clinical Trial: Cancer Vaccine as Adjuvant Therapy in HR-, HER2-Low Breast Cancer
Researchers are evaluating a cancer vaccine, AST-301, as adjuvant treatment for patients with HR-negative, HER2-low breast cancer.
Clinical Trial: Pembrolizumab Plus Chemo in HR+, HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer
Researchers are evaluating pembrolizumab plus investigator’s choice of chemotherapy in HR+, HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Burden of High-Deductible Health Plans May Delay Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The cost-sharing burden of high-deductible health plans may delay breast cancer diagnosis, according to researchers.
Combined AI, Mammography Texture Model Improves Breast Cancer Risk Prediction
Combining AI with mammography texture models improves breast cancer risk assessment, a new study suggests.
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