Age affects decisions related to breast cancer surgery
A study published in the British Journal of Surgery indicates that breast cancer surgery is safe for…
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Women older than 75 may not reap death benefit from continued mammography screening
Healthy American women over the age of 75 years might not benefit from continuing breast…
Age-related changes in skin structure & lymphatic system promote melanoma metastasis
Changes in the structure of the skin and the lymphatic system that occur with the…
Why older people respond poorly to cancer treatment
It’s called the Silver Tsunami — the increased incidence of cancer with ageing, combined with…
Molecular changes with age in normal breast tissue are linked to cancer-related changes
Several known factors are associated with a higher risk of breast cancer including increasing age,…
Large study finds no evidence for withholding mammography based on age
In the largest-ever study on screening mammography outcomes, researchers found that there is no clear…
HPV vaccination expected to reduce cancer in all races, may not eliminate all disparities
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers occur more frequently, and sometimes with more deadly consequences, among Hispanics,…