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Breast Cancer in the News
Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Breast Cancer Survivors
Eating healthy can lower the risk of heart disease in breast cancer survivors, a new study has found. Women whose diets were most similar to DASH at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis had a 47% lower risk of heart failure, a 23% lower risk of irregular heart rhythm or cardiac arrest, a 21% lower risk of valve heart disease, and a 25% lower risk of deep vein thrombosis, results show. A DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy. It also limits intake of salt, red and processed meats, and sugary beverages. READ ARTICLE
Cancer rates are rising among young people. What steps should they take to reduce their risk?
Why are young people getting cancers at higher rates? Does this mean people should start screening for cancer at younger ages? Who should be most concerned? And what preventive measures should younger individuals consider? READ ARTICLE
Racial health disparities exist in every state, new report says
"Health equity does not exist in any state in the U.S.," said David Radley, a senior scientist at the Commonwealth Fund and an author of the report.
The big picture: Native and Black Americans are much likelier to die early from preventable illnesses than their white and Asian counterparts. READ ARTICLE
Death doula says life is more meaningful if you 'get real' about the end
Thinking intentionally and gracefully about death and the life you’ve lived
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I’m a breast cancer surgeon and survivor – this is what I want women to know
A breast surgeon (and survivor) perspective on the recently released report from The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission. Her takeaway is that the more awareness we can raise of how lifestyle factors (alcohol consumption, exercise, and how much we weigh) reduce our risk of breast cancer, the better.
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