3/17/2010

The Health Bill: How It Could Impact You

Increased access to treatment and follow-up care, protection of coverage in case of job change or loss, ensuring coverage despite pre-existing conditions and increasing quality and quantity of life for young women are among the ways the healthcare overhaul bill may impact people with a history of breast cancer. Read more ...

1/15/2010

New Breast Cancer Guidelines Released

Prophylactic mastectomy is recommended only for women at high risk for developing breast cancer, according to new NCCN guidelines. Read more ...

12/11/2009

MRI Detects Breast Cancer at Earlier Stage

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) coupled with mammography detects almost all cancers at an early stage, reducing the incidence of advanced breast cancer in high-risk women, according to a study presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Read more ...

11/19/2009

Secretary Sebelius Statement on New Breast Cancer Recommendations

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued a statement yesterday on new breast cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Read more ...

11/18/2009

Living Beyond Breast Cancer Statement on New Mammography Guidelines

On November 16, 2009, The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced that it is changing its guidelines for mammography and no longer recommends routine screening for women between the ages of 40 and 49 who are at average risk for developing breast cancer. Read more ...