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 February 2023 (we will continue to update this post through the end of the month)
February 1: "Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds" Read the full article from CNN HERE.
February 2: "From vaccines to AI: New weapons in the fight against cancer" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
February 12: "Breast Cancer and Black Women: When Will We Put Ourselves First?" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
February 13: "7 Potential Health Benefits of Strawberries" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
February 14: "When Night Sweats Aren’t Actually Menopause" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
February 16: "Study: Breast cancer disparity equally impacted by social determinants of health, tumor biology" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
February 17: "Consumer health: Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
February 20: "Scientists make breakthrough for 'next generation' cancer treatment" Read the full article from Science Daily HERE.
February 27: "How These 'Simple 7' Lifestyle Habits Can Help Lower Risk of Dementia for Women" Read the full article from Healthline HERE.
February 27: "Is Obesity Especially Dangerous for Women at Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer?" Read the full article from Health Day HERE.
February 28: "Daily 11-minute brisk walk is enough to reduce risk of early death, say researchers" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
February 28: "Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: More Treatment Options Than Ever" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.