Tag: Breast Cancer
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AI Improves Detection, Reduces False Positives on Mammograms
AI Enhances Mammography: Early Detection Meets Fewer False Alarms Artificial intelligence is moving from theory to bedside in breast cancer screening. In a major update, AI-assisted mammography is helping radiologists identify cancers earlier while trimming the number of false positives that lead to unnecessary follow-up tests. The program, piloted by California’s Sutter Health, demonstrates how…
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AI-Enhanced Mammograms: Boosting Detection and Reducing False Positives
AI in Mammography: A New Era for Early Detection Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a core ally in breast cancer screening. By integrating AI-driven analysis with traditional mammography, health systems can improve the precision of readings, speed up results, and help clinicians tailor care to individual patients. The latest deployments show that AI can enhance…
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Clare Calls to Start Breast Cancer Screening at 40 and Include Men in Awareness Drive
Clare Councillors Propose Earlier BreastCheck Screening and a Broader Awareness Drive A motion raised in Clare County Council urges extending the national BreastCheck programme to women aged 40-74, aligning with European guidelines that recommend earlier screening. The proposal, led by Cllr. Howard, asks the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the National Screening Service Advisory Committee…
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Clare Councillors Push to Start Breast Cancer Screening at 40 and Include Men in Awareness Drive
Clare calls to start breast cancer screening at age 40 and to include men in awareness efforts Clare County Council is urging a policy shift that would see BreastCheck screening begin at age 40 for women and an educational drive that also informs men about breast cancer and self-check procedures. The move aligns with European…
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Clare Council Pushes to Lower Screening Age to 40 and Include Men in Breast Cancer Awareness
Clare Council Advocates Earlier Screening and Inclusive Education Clare County Councillors have tabled a motion urging health authorities to extend the BreastCheck screening programme to women aged 40-74 and to roll out a comprehensive educational drive that includes men. The motion, framed by Cllr Howard and supported by colleagues across party lines, calls on the…
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Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer: Navigating Safe Nursing for Survivors
Can you breastfeed after breast cancer? Yes, many survivors can nurse their babies, though the path is not the same for everyone. Breast cancer treatment decisions—such as lumpectomy or mastectomy, and whether radiation or systemic therapies are needed—shape future breastfeeding possibilities. Expert clinicians emphasize that breastfeeding itself does not spread cancer through breast milk, and…
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Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer: Is Safe Nursing Possible for Survivors?
Can you breastfeed after breast cancer? For many mothers who have faced breast cancer, the question isn’t whether they can survive, but whether they can nurse their baby. The reality is nuanced. While breast cancer and its treatments bring complex choices, many survivors are able to breastfeed, at least from one breast or after careful…
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Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer: Is Safe Nursing Possible?
Can you breastfeed after breast cancer? Yes, in many cases. Breastfeeding after breast cancer is possible for some survivors, though it comes with unique medical and emotional considerations. The decision to nurse depends on several factors, including the type of surgery, the treatments received, and the time since treatment. Medical teams emphasize that breastfeeding itself…
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Prioritizing Quality of Life in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment
Rethinking treatment goals: more than just curing cancer When breast cancer is detected at an early stage, the instinctive aim is often to eradicate the disease as quickly as possible. Yet experts understand that success should also be measured by quality of life—how patients feel day to day, maintain their identity, and continue to participate…
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Quality of Life Takes Center Stage in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care
Rethinking Goals in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care When a diagnosis arrives, the instinct is to pursue aggressive treatment and chase victory over cancer. But growing evidence and patient experiences are reshaping that mindset. For many women with early-stage breast cancer, the aim is not only to prolong life but to preserve a meaningful, active, and…