Monthly Archives: March 2013

Study: Menopause Hormone Therapy May Raise Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancers

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Women who undergo hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) to treat symptoms of menopause are at increased risk of developing all categories of breast cancer, a new study has found, according this media report: [According to] the study, postmenopausal women on hormone replacement … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Genetic Testing To Be Covered by Health Care Reform In 2014

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Genetic testing for breast cancer will be covered under the Affordable Care Act, potentially saving women who need the test thousands of dollars, according to this report in Yahoo! News: The cost of this testing usually ranges from $300 to … Continue reading →

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Story of the Breast Cancer Gene – BRCA – Discovery As Told In New Feature Film

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Decoding Annie Parker – the true story about two remarkable women: a courageous breast cancer survivor with a devastating family history of the disease and the equally courageous research physician who discovered the genetic link to breast cancer – premieres … Continue reading →

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Groundbreaking Study: Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer Missing Key Enzyme

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

A new study finds that triple-negative breast cancer cells are missing a key enzyme that other cancer cells contain — providing insight into potential therapeutic targets to treat the aggressive cancer. The study, appearing in the latest issue of the … Continue reading →

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The Battle We Didn’t Choose: A Husband Documents Wife’s Life With Breast Cancer

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Angelo Merendino, a New York-based photographer, says this about his wife Jennifer: The first time I saw Jennifer I knew. I knew she was the one. I knew, just like my dad when he sang to his sisters in the … Continue reading →

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Diagnosed With Breast Cancer? Experts Say Always Get a Second Opinion

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 230,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women are diagnosed each year, in this ABC News report. Dr. Elisa Port, one of the nation’s leading breast surgeons who works at Mount … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Patient Launches Apparel Line for Women With Mastectomies

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

A breast cancer diagnosis can be scary. However, there comes a time when women begin living again and, in some instances, begin a new line of work. According to ABC News, Laurel Kamen was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent … Continue reading →

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Mammogram False Positive Scares Leave Lasting Fears, Research Finds

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

A false-positive screening mammogram can cause lasting psychological harm, according to a new study published in the Annals of Family Medicine. In this report from NBC News, even after 3 years of being declared free of suspected cancer, women who … Continue reading →

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