Monthly Archives: May 2015

Five Myths You May Believe About Breast Cancer, And Shouldn’t

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Everyone knows hot pink stands for breast cancer. The second-leading cause of cancer death among women has given rise to perhaps the most effective anti-cancer campaign in U.S. history. But widespread public awareness hasn’t decreased misperceptions about breast cancer and … Continue reading →

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Researchers Find Link Between BRCA Breast-Cancer Genes & Prostate Cancer

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Mutations in two genes well known for increasing the risk of breast and ovarian cancer may also play an important role in advanced prostate cancer, researchers said, an unexpected discovery that could lead to new treatments for some men with … Continue reading →

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‘Serial Killer’ T-Cells Seek Out & Destroy Cancer Cells In Astonishing New Video

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

“Inside all of us lurks an army of serial killers whose primary function is to kill again and again.” That might sound like something you’d hear in a movie preview. In fact, it’s Prof. Gillian Griffiths, director of the Cambridge … Continue reading →

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New Study: Dense Breast Tissue Doesn’t Always Lead To High Breast Cancer Risk

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

A new study offers help to patients and doctors who are trying to deal with mammogram results that many women consider troubling and confusing: the finding of “dense” breast tissue, in this report from TIME magazine. Not only is breast … Continue reading →

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New Method 40% Better At Screening For Breast Cancer Than Mammography

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Since the 1960′s, mammography has proven an invaluable tool in screening for breast cancer, spotting the disease before women show any symptoms. Now, a new large-scale study shows that a 3-D screening method called digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is significantly … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Cost Of Mammograms: More Testing And Overtreatment

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

There’s no question mammograms can save lives by detecting breast cancer early. But they can also result in unnecessary testing and treatment that can be alarming and costly. In fact, each year the U.S. spends $4 billion on follow-up tests … Continue reading →

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Americans Are Skipping Life-Saving Breast and Other Cancer Recommended Screenings

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

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Rita Wilson On Her Mastectomy, Patient Self-Advocacy, and Returning to Broadway

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Though she belongs to one of the highest-profile couples in show business, having been married for 27 years to Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson says she normally shies away from discussing her life beyond her performances onscreen and on-stage: “I’m in … Continue reading →

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