Monthly Archives: May 2016

Dr. Jay Harness Answers: Why Should I Ask My Doctor About The Breast Cancer Index?

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

The Breast Cancer Index/BCI can reveal decision-making information about your breast cancer beyond year 5, including whether to extend or end endocrine therapy at year 5 and beyond. Who is likely to benefit from extended endocrine therapy in estrogen receptor … Continue reading →

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Defective Breast Cancer Genes Also Linked to Aggressive Cancer in Men

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Many women are aware of the stark dangers posed by mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes — the kind that prompted actress Angelina Jolie to have her breasts and ovaries removed preemptively. Few men, however, know the same genetic … Continue reading →

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Research: 4 Lifestyle Behaviors That May Cut the Risk of Cancer By 30 percent

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

In a new paper published in JAMA Oncology to assess how lifestyle factors are linked to a person’s cancer risk, researchers determined that about 30 percent of new cancer diagnoses and 50 percent of all cancer deaths in the US … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Expert Dr. Jay Harness Answers: Will Anti-Hormone Therapy Affect My Future Medical Exams & Procedures?

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

How will your anti-hormone therapy affect medical procedures and exams you might have in the future, including mammograms and MRI? In this video breast cancer expert Dr. Jay Harness provides the answers to these questions and more. Recommend on Facebook … Continue reading →

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Five New Genes: Breast Cancer Treatment Breakthrough After ‘Milestone’ Genetic Discovery

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

The results of recently published breast cancer research could lead to more personalised care for patients and help further understanding of the causes of the disease, scientists said, based on this report from TIME. A study involving people from around … Continue reading →

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Reviving An Old Idea: Starve Cancer By Reducing Tumor Consumption of Sugar

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Yesterday we wrote of an illuminating and hopeful story appearing in the New York Times Magazine: AN OLD IDEA, REVIVED: STARVE CANCER TO DEATH The story is of such importance we want to again direct your attention to it during … Continue reading →

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The Warburg Effect, Reviving An Old Idea: Starve Cancer to Death By Reducing Sugar

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

In the early 20th century, the German biochemist Otto Warburg believed that tumors could be treated by disrupting their source of energy. His idea was dismissed for decades — until now, in this extensive report appearing in today’s The New … Continue reading →

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Now Available, “The Breast Cancer Answers Book: Your Guide to Achieving Emotional Reconstruction”

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

A few weeks ago we shared the news of The Breast Cancer Answers Book: Your Guide to Achieving Emotional Reconstruction®, co-authored by breast cancer patient Phyllis Gapen and breast cancer surgeon Jay K. Harness, M.D. The Breast Cancer Answers Book … Continue reading →

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