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‘Simply cruel’: Patient advocates condemn breast cancer immunotherapy hype

In depth: Six tips for writing accurately about cancer immunotherapy drugs. “Increases life expectancy,” announced Newsweek. “Helped slow an aggressive type of breast cancer,” reported Reuters. “Expected to change the standard of care,” crowed The New York Times. Judging by news reports last weekend, women with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer had reason to cheer results of… Read More: ‘Simply cruel’: Patient advocates condemn breast cancer immunotherapy hype »

Nursing Nuisances, Challenges, and Funny Things That Happen On The Way To The Breast Posted By : Sally Michener

Breastfeeding Personalities One evening a group of veteran breastfeeding couples were sharing stories about their babies/ nursing nuisances. Amused by the survivors’ accounts, one father quipped, “Let’s give names to these little suckers.” And here they are. The Marathoner How many times have we heard mothers complain, “All he wants to do is eat”? In… Read More: Nursing Nuisances, Challenges, and Funny Things That Happen On The… »

Most Common Breast Cancer Treatment Options

Breast cancer was once considered a fatal disease, which left family and friends of patients in deep agony. However, thanks to medical advancements, breast cancer can be treated and cured. Though there is no guarantee that it will not reoccur, there is more hope than ever before. The treatments used for breast cancer include –… Read More: Most Common Breast Cancer Treatment Options »

Breast Cancer Treatment – Options To Look Out For

A woman’s breasts basically contain fat, numerous tissue and thousands of small glands, also known as lobules, which produce milk. If a woman delivers a baby, the milk is supplied to the nipple with the help of tiny tubes called ducts, which enables her to breastfeed. The human body is comprised of billions of tiny… Read More: Breast Cancer Treatment – Options To Look Out For »