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 October 2024 (we will continue to update this post through the end of the month)
October 1: "Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 2: "How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 6: "Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 7: "Study finds common breast cancer treatments may speed aging process" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 7: "Breast Cancer Diagnoses Continue to Rise for Women Under 50" Read the article article from Everyday Health HERE.
October 7: "AI model shows potential for identifying sex-specific risks associated with brain tumors" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 7: "Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself?" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 15: "Study suggests around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancers are linked to excess body fat" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 16: "FDA approves Itovebi for locally advanced, metastatic breast cancer" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 16: "Hot news flash: Menopause can impact a woman's heart health" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 17: "Excess Body Fat Strongly Linked to Hormone-Positive Breast Cancers" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
October 18: "How to Embrace Life After Breast Cancer Treatment" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
October 24: "Does hormone replacement therapy increase cancer risk?" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 25: "Cancer Can Deal a Devastating Financial Blow" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
October 28: "Study highlights benefits of plant-based diet in cancer risk reduction" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
October 28: "AI overreliance results in less accurate cancer diagnosis, says new study" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.