Sex After Breast Cancer Tweet Up Hosted by Breast Cancer Answers #BCATU

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Breast Cancer Answers, the first ever social media show, is hosting a LIVE Twitter discussion, or “TweetUp,” on April 25, 2012 at 6 p.m PDT/9 p.m. EDT.  Attendees will have a chance to ask questions to a sexual health medical expert and network with other breast cancer patients, survivors, and advocates. Wednesday’s TweetUp discussion will [...]

Dr. Jay Harness on How Social Media is Affecting the Practice of Medicine

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In this video, Dr. Jay Harness talks to Eric Glazer, VP of Social Media and Physician Engagement at Best Doctors about how social media is changing healthcare.

Recalled Breast Implants In Europe, What Do I Need To Know?

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In this video, Dr. Harness explains the significance of the recent breast implant recall in Europe, citing lower-grade silicone as an implant manufacturing issue. Dr. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: There’s a major news story right now in Europe about silicone breast implants.  The story may affect in both France and Britain up to 50,000 [...]

Oncotype DX Test Can Help Tailor Breast Cancer Treatment Options

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At Breast Cancer Answers we have been talking about the benefits and breakthrough treatments for DCIS that the Oncotype DX test provides for several weeks. This week at the 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium the Oncotype DX test was the main attraction and most exciting new information to come out of the conference. The [...]

Latest Research On Breast Cancer & Environmental Factors Increasing Risk

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Dec. 7, 2001 – Panel: more research needed on breast cancer, environment. Nightly News with Brian Williams aired this story with the latest research and information coming out of the 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Research done on the environmental causes of breast cancer is seemingly inconclusive with results showing no new information. Doctors [...]

Exercise Helps “Reduce Risk” of Cancer

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In this video, Dr. Michael Blute, Director of the University of Massachusetts Medical School Cancer Center, speaks about the benefits of an active lifestyle. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy         This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for personal medical advice, diagnosis [...]

Breast Cancer Risk Increased By Alcohol

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How does the alcohol you enjoy increase your risk for developing breast cancer? To help you make sense of this topic, Dr. Harness explains what you need to know about the important article from Harvard University, which appeared in The Journal of the American Medical Association the week of November 2, 2011.       [...]

Alcohol Increases Breast Cancer Risk Only Slightly

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Dr. Rache Simmons, a colleague of Dr. Jay K. Harness explains the link between alcohol consumption and the risk for developing breast cancer on Nightly News with Brian Williams on MSNBC. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for personal [...]

Breast Cancer Recurrence Reduced By Radiation

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Nightly News Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Beth DuPree joined Brian Williams to explain how radiation treatments after surgery can cut the recurrence of cancer. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for personal medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use the [...]