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Why are breast screening rates on the wane?

April 23, 2019 in Uncategorized /by katharine

Some disturbing news from the NHS last month: according to the latest findings of their Breast Screening Programme, the proportion of women between the ages of 50 and70 taking up routine breast screening invitations in England fell to 70.5% in 2017-18 – down from 71.1% in 2016-17 and from 73.2% in 2007-08. According to the […]

Are our breast cancer mortality rates catching up to Europe?

April 12, 2019 in News /by katharine

Some good news on the home front: according to research which came out last month, breast cancer mortality rates are falling faster in Britain than in any other of the six most populous countries in Europe – by a whopping 17.7% since 2010-2014. According to the study, which was conducted by an international collective of […]

Should women receive breast cancer screening earlier?

March 23, 2019 in News /by katharine

As we all know, women in the UK are routinely offered breast cancer screening when they reach the age of 50, receiving an invite for further screening every three years until their 71st birthday. And while women who have a family history are invited to have screenings from the age of 40 – and bar […]

Nipple-sparing mastectomy: an FAQ

March 11, 2019 in News /by katharine

We know what a mastectomy does, and we also know about its psychological effects. What you may not have considered is a treatment which removes tumours and potentially dangerous material, but leaves certain features – namely, the nipple – intact. So let us give you a (very brief) overview… What is nipple-sparing mastectomy? It’s a […]

Hair dye and breast cancer: is there a link?

November 20, 2017 in News /by katharine

A recent study conducted by a London-based surgeon has attracted a lot of attention in the medical community, and caused alarm amongst anyone who has put a tint in their hair. According to the study, frequent hair-dyeing has been linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer – with an estimated 14 percent rise […]

AI used to detect breast cancer in the US

November 16, 2017 in News /by katharine

We’ve heard a lot about the dangers of artificial intelligence and the negative impact it could have on our lives, but research from the US demonstrates that it could have seriously positive effects when it comes to breast cancer detection. The research, conducted by scientists at Harvard Medical School, the Massachusetts Computer Science and Artificial […]

Can yoga reduce the side-effects of breast cancer treatment?

October 22, 2017 in News /by katharine

We’re all aware of the beneficial effects of yoga: that it’s been clinically proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and hypertension, as well as having the ability to lessen symptoms of depression, headaches and diabetes. But is there anything in the idea that it can benefit cancer survivors, too? A recent study conducted […]

Is there a link between obesity and breast cancer?

October 15, 2017 in News /by katharine

We all know about the obesity crisis and its myriad knock-on effects to both our personal health and national economy. And we’re particularly aware of the link between obesity and cancer. But what about breast cancer? There are three reasons why obesity causes cancer which are commonly agreed upon by the medical community. Obesity increases […]

Should yearly mammograms start at 40?

October 5, 2017 in News /by katharine

Here in the UK, women aren’t usually invited to take regular mammograms until they reach the age of 50, and it’s been that way for years. However, a recent study from New York makes a solid case for women to start breast screening at a much earlier age. According to the study, conducted by Weill […]

Male breast cancer FAQ

September 23, 2017 in News /by katharine

Breast cancer in men is a rare occurrence: recent figures demonstrate that while 1 in 8 women can develop breast cancer, only 1 in 1,000 men is likely to contract it over their lifetime. However, due to the stigma associated with contracting something that is typically – and erroneously – seen as a ‘female’ ailment […]

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  • breast cancer mortality ratesAre our breast cancer mortality rates catching up to Europe?April 12, 2019 - 5:28 pm
  • breast cancer screeningShould women receive breast cancer screening earlier?March 23, 2019 - 8:44 pm
  • nipple-sparing mastectomyNipple-sparing mastectomy: an FAQMarch 11, 2019 - 6:22 pm

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