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Red Wine Isn’t Any Healthier Than White Wine—With Two Possible Exceptions 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 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 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 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.
Confused about Mammogram Guidelines? Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Monique Gary Shares Her Best Advice Confused about Mammogram Guidelines? Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Monique Gary Shares Her Best Advice
Active Monitoring May Be a Safe Treatment Option for Many Women with DCIS Breast Cancer, New Study Suggests 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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? 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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