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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs May Lower the Risk for 14 Obesity-Related Cancers

A new study finds women taking GLP-1 Receptor agonists were significantly less likely to develop obesity-related cancers.

More Evidence Exercise Boosts Cancer Survival

A new study finds people who are physically active after a cancer diagnosis lower their risk of death significantly.

14 Types of Cancer Are on the Rise in People Under 50, Study Finds

Certain types of cancer are becoming increasingly common in people under 50, according to new research. These include breast, colon, kidney and uterine cancer.

Mammograms After 70 May Lower Risk for Late-Stage Breast Cancer

A new study finds older breast cancer patients who were screened at least once during the five years prior to diagnosis had 54% lower odds of advanced disease.

Red Wine Isn’t Any Healthier Than White Wine—With Two Possible Exceptions

A new study finds no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine. However, researchers say white wine was associated with an increased risk of skin cancer.

Minority Women Are Less Likely to Receive Prompt Follow-Up Testing After a Suspicious Mammogram

A new study finds women of color are less likely to receive same-day diagnostic imaging or biopsies after an abnormal mammogram finding.

Cancer Mortality Continues to Drop Despite Increasing Diagnoses Among Women and Young Adults

A new report from the American Cancer Society warns progress against the disease may be in jeopardy. While overall cancer mortality continues to drop, incidence rates among women and young adults are on the rise.

Regular Exercise Before a Cancer Diagnosis May Slow Disease Progression

Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.

Active Monitoring May Be a Safe Treatment Option for Many Women with DCIS Breast Cancer, New Study Suggests

In a new study, women with low-risk DCIS breast cancer who underwent active monitoring had similar recurrence rates as women who underwent surgery to remove their cancer.

Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis on the Rise in the U.S.

A new study finds more women are being diagnosed with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at their initial presentation. The largest annual increase was seen in women 20-39 years of age.

New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer

A new vaccine tested on 18 women with triple-negative breast cancer triggered a strong immune response, according to researchers who say 16 participants remain cancer-free three years after treatment.

The Impact of Obesity on Certain Types of Breast Cancer May Be Underestimated

A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.

Breast Cancer Death Rates in the U.S. Continue to Drop

The overall breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 44% since 1989, but researchers say not all women are benefitting from this progress.

False-Positive Mammograms Are Discouraging Many Women from Future Screenings

A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.

Gestational Diabetes Does Not Raise a Woman’s Risk for Breast Cancer After Pregnancy, a New Study Finds

Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face no higher odds of developing premenopausal or postmenopausal breast cancer, according to researchers.

Cancer Rates Rising in Gen Xers and Millennials. The Question Is Why?

Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.

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09 Jun
Celebrity Diagnoses Underscore Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Women

Celebrity Diagnoses Underscore Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Women

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More young women in the United States are being diagnosed with breast cancer and several celebrities have helped...

03 Jun
Breast Cancer Screening In Women's 40s Can Save Lives, Study Says

Breast Cancer Screening In Women's 40s Can Save Lives, Study Says

TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Starting breast cancer screening in women’s early 40s will save more lives, a new study argues.

Nearly 3 in 4 wo...

28 May
AI Helps ID Candidates For Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment

AI Helps ID Candidates For Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment

Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), more women might soon benefit from targeted breast cancer treatment, a new study says.

AI can help identify women who might...

22 May
Additional Breast Cancer Scans Can Triple Detection In Women With Dense Breasts

Additional Breast Cancer Scans Can Triple Detection In Women With Dense Breasts

THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Louise Duffield, 60, was relieved to receive a normal mammogram result in 2023, but agreed to undergo an additional MRI scan recommended as part of a clinical trial.

Her mammogram showed she had very dense breasts, which ca...