Category Archives: Prevention

New Study: How Much Increased Cancer Risk As a Carrier of Breast Cancer Genes?

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Women who carry genetic mutations in the “breast cancer genes,” called BRCA1 and BRCA2, have about a 70 percent chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetimes, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA, as reported in … Continue reading →

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Just One Alcoholic Drink a Day Increases Risk of Breast Cancer, Study Says

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Drinking as few as one alcoholic beverage a day can increase your breast cancer risk, according to a new report released today by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund. The good news is that … Continue reading →

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Dr. Jay Harness: Does the ‘Breast Cancer Bra’ Really Work?

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Imagine a bra that could help detect breast cancer. Eighteen-year-old Julian Rios Cantu did more than imagine it. He assembled a team and came up with a prototype. Cantu’s research was inspired by his mother’s battle with the disease. Now … Continue reading →

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Study: Long-Term Aspirin Use Associated With Reduced Risk of Dying From Cancer

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Long-term use of aspirin is associated with lower risk of dying from various types of cancers, including colorectal, lung, breast and prostate cancer, according to a study presented at the 2017 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting this week, … Continue reading →

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New Research: Soy Consumption Is Safe, Beneficial for Breast Cancer Survivors

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Women with breast cancer receive confusing messages about soy-based foods, including soy milk, edamame and tofu. Some studies have suggested the estrogen-like compounds in soy — called isoflavones — may inhibit the development or recurrence of breast cancer. In contrast, … Continue reading →

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Study: The Impact of False-Positive Mammogram Results on Subsequent Patient Behavior

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Receiving a positive mammogram result, then learning on follow-up that nothing is wrong, is good news. But a false positive mammogram has a dangerous downside: It may reduce the likelihood that a woman returns for later screenings, increasing her risk … Continue reading →

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Physicians Failing to Recommend Genetic Testing to High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Women with breast cancer who are at high risk for having a BRCA mutation that raises cancer risk often don’t get genetic testing, or even a chance to speak with a genetic counselor who’d help them weigh the necessity of … Continue reading →

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Could Eating Protein Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

You may have seen some scary headlines about meat being linked to cancer, but don’t blame protein. It turns out that eating a moderate amount of protein doesn’t appear to cause breast cancer. In fact, protein may offer protective effects … Continue reading →

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