As an organization that serves young women affected by breast cancer, we make sure to keep up with the latest news so we know what our women face when it comes to treatment and beyond. In this blog series, we will share the the month’s news that we feel is most interesting and relevant.
Here are the headlines from August 2023 (we will continue to update this post through the end of the month)
August 2: "Algorithmic blood test analysis will ease diagnosis of cancer types, guide treatment" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
August 2: "AI can detect breast cancer as well as radiologists, study finds" Read the full article from The Washington Post HERE.
August 6: "6 Stretches to Help With Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
August 9: "New approach for treatment-resistant breast cancers" Read the full article from Science Daily HERE.
August 13: "Myths and Facts Surrounding Breast Cancer" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
August 15: "Cancer organizations recommend mindfulness-based interventions to treat anxiety and depression in patients" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
August 15: "Breast Cancer Is Often Overdiagnosed in Older Women, Study Suggests" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
August 16: "Cancers, Especially Gastro Tumors, Are Rising Among Americans Under 50" Read the full article from US News HERE.
August 16: "Sugar and cancer – what you need to know" Read the full article from Cancer Research UK HERE.
August 17: "Cancer screenings have saved the US at least $6.5 trillion, study estimates" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
August 17: "Policies favoring high-volume hospitals may disadvantage rural cancer patients" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
August 27: "Can vitamins really fight cancer? New study uncovers surprising links between micronutrients and cancer risk" Read the full article from News Medical HERE.
August 28: "Why breast cancer survivors don't take their medication, and what can be done about it" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.