Women's Cancer Research Foundation
The Future of Breast Cancer Screening
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The Way Forward Is Clearer, Together.
The Women’s Cancer Research Foundation (WCRF) annually publishes and funds numerous clinical studies on breast and gynecologic (ovarian, endometrial, and cervical) cancers. The WCRF’s oncology experts work tirelessly with the belief that each new clinical study has the potential to fundamentally improve the outcomes of patients diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
May 17, 20231 min read
Womens Cancer Research Foundation Article in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
Prolonged endocrine therapy in the management of hormone receptor-positive early-stage breast cancer: What is the appropriate duration?
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Risk of Endometrial Polyps, Hyperplasia, Carcinoma, and Uterine Cancer After Tamoxifen Treatment
The association of tamoxifen use with the risk of endometrial cancer in premenopausal women with breast cancer remains controversial.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 3, 20232 min read
The Risks of Cancer in Older Women with BRCA Pathogenic Variants: How Far Have We Come?
In a recent study, investigators estimated the cumulative risks of all cancers in women from 50 to 75 years of age who were diagnosed with..
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Use of Straighteners and Other Hair Products and Incident Uterine Cancer
Hair products may contain hazardous chemicals with endocrine (hormone)-disrupting and carcinogenic (cancer-causing) properties.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Malnutrition As A Risk Factor for Post-operative Morbidity in Gynecologic Cancer
An article from Gynecologic Oncology reviewed the association between various malnutrition definitions with post-operative morbidity.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Risk of Cancer after Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy
Women undergoing hysterectomy are commonly offered a bilateral oophorectomy for ovarian and breast cancer prevention.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Breast Cancer Surgery Choice May Affect Young Survivors’ Quality of Life
Women diagnosed with breast cancer who had one or both breasts surgically removed had lower scores on a quality-of-life survey.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Daily Aspirin Offers No Benefit in Breast Cancer Survivors
A recent study reported that daily intake of aspirin does not appear to prevent a recurrence of invasive breast cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Clinical Characteristics, Pregnancy Outcomes & Ovarian Function - A Retrospective Age-Matched Study
Researchers evaluated the prognosis and pregnancy outcomes of pregnancy-associated breast cancer, a rare disease with increasing incidence.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Breast Cancer and Community-Based Oncology Depression Screening Program
Researchers sought to examine if a greater proportion of breast cancer referrals to behavioral health could be achieved for patients in...
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Breast Cancer 2021
Breast cancer incidence has recently increased by 0.5% per year in the US and remains the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 28, 20221 min read
Breast Cancer Surveillance Following Ovarian Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers
Women with a BRCA 1 or 2 mutation carriers have an increased risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. However....
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 25, 20221 min read
Use of Beta‐Blockers and Risk of Contralateral Breast Cancer
There has been some speculation that beta-blockers possess anti-cancer properties. Hence, researchers endeavored to retrieve...
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 25, 20222 min read
4 in 10 Fractures in Breast Cancer Patients Are Pathologic
Breast cancer is associated with an increased fracture risk, attributed in part to estrogen deficiency, aromatase inhibitors frailty, and..
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jan 27, 20221 min read
Body Mass Index and Risk of Second Cancer Among Women with Breast Cancer
Recent Study: significantly increased risk of second cancers observed with breast cancer survivors who exhibited an increase in BMI.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Nov 30, 20211 min read
Research Breakthrough Could Protect Against Breast Cancer Progression
Scientists from England have been studying the link between antibiotic use and the speed at which mice develop breast cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Clinical Complications of Chemotherapy and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Breast Reconstruction
In a 2021 study, 1881 patients who received either implant-based or autologous breast reconstruction following neoadjuvant or adjuvant...
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Artificial Intelligence and Mammography
Researchers have suggested that artificial intelligence may eventually replace clinical radiologists in process of breast cancer screening.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 16, 20212 min read
Women’s Health: 50 Years of Progress
Over the past 50 years, there have been tremendous advances in women’s health, particularly in treating cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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