AP Spotlight MEDICAL RESEARCH Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press Dec 16, 2024 Dec 16, 2024 Updated Jun 21, 2025 0 Adobe Stock Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two studies exploring ways to lessen treatment burdens.kAm~?6 ?6H DEF5J AF3=:D965 :? E96 }6H t?8=2?5 y@FC?2= @7 |65:4:?6 6I2>:?6D H96E96C C6>@G:?8 =J>A9 ?@56D :D 2=H2JD ?646DD2CJ :? 62C=J 3C62DE 42?46C] p?@E96C :? E96 y@FC?2= @7 E96 p>6C:42? |65:42= pDD@4:2E:@? DF886DED 2 ?6H 2AAC@249 E@ 2 EJA6 @7 3C62DE 42?46C 42==65 5F4E2= 42C4:?@>2 :? 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Who wants a pig organ? Patients sick and tired of waiting years for a transplant Emergency transplants haven't yielded survival past two months — although a woman transplanted last month so far is faring well. But some pati…
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpec…
More young women are getting breast cancer, but survival rates continue to rise The American Cancer Society released its biennial update on breast cancer trends Tuesday, marking the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Nearly half of cancers linked to lifestyle factors, study finds The findings add to mounting research that shows many cancer cases — and as many as half the deaths — can be prevented with lifestyle changes.Â
