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Meet Dr. Sarah Mougalian
Dr. Sarah Mougalian discusses her care of breast cancer patients and the importance of building a relationship with both her patients and their families, and how she helps them navigate the cancer journey.
16 Jun 2021
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Meet Dr. Michael DiGiovanna
Learn more about Dr. Michael DiGiovanna and his care of patients with breast cancer and how he prepares patients for their treatment plan.
14 Jun 2021
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Diet and Exercise Are Winning Strategies for Breast Cancer Survivors
In a new study, researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have confirmed a winning strategy or breast cancer survivors: healthy eating and exercise.
18 Mar 2021
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Management of Breast Cancer Recurrence
Dr Mehra Golshan speaks to ecancer in an online interview for the virtual BGICC 2021 meeting about the management of breast cancer recurrence.
Source: eCancer
17 Feb 2021
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Neo-adjuvant Therapy and Surgical Decision Making in Breast Cancer
Dr Mehra Golshan speaks to ecancer in an online interview for the virtual BGICC 2021 meeting about the role of neo-adjuvant therapy and breast conservation.
Source: eCancer
17 Feb 2021
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High-Tech Mammography Van Ready To Hit The Road
Yale New Haven Health is bringing the first van in the U.S equipped with both 3D-mammography and breast ultrasound screening to the streets of New Haven.
Source: New Haven Independent
6 Nov 2020
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Dr. Anca Bulgaru Discusses Breast Cancer Awareness on WBLQ Radio
Listen to Dr. Anca Bulgaru on WBLQ radio talk about breast cancer awareness.
28 Oct 2020
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Positively Pink: Technology Making Mammogram Callbacks Less Frequent
Doctors at the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Waterford look at family and medical history as well as mammogram images when women get their annual screenings. Sometimes doctors spot an area that looks abnormal.
Source: WTNH News 8
20 Oct 2020
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Smilow Shares Waterford and Westerly to Host Virtual Sessions on Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment Advances
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Centers in Waterford and Westerly will be hosting a virtual Smilow Shares program on “Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment Advances” on Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm.
16 Oct 2020
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Smilow Shares Fairfield and Trumbull to Host Virtual Sessions on Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment Advances
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Centers in Fairfield and Trumbull will be hosting a virtual Smilow Shares program on “Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment Advances” on Tuesday, October 21 at 7pm.
16 Oct 2020
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'You Can't Give Up Hope' - Fairfield Woman Shares Story of Beating Breast Cancer Twice
A Fairfield woman is sharing her story of surviving breast cancer twice, after nearly dying.
Source: News 12 Bronx
15 Oct 2020
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Dr. Mehra Golshan on the Need for Breast Cancer Screening and Warning Signs of the Disease
Dr. Mehra Golshan talks about the need for breast cancer screening and warning signs of the disease.
8 Oct 2020
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Breast Cancer Treatments Less ‘Radical,’ More Effective than Ever, Doctors Say
It’s been years, even decades since breast cancer was considered a death sentence, and advancements occurring at virtually every stage of its detection and treatment frequently generate more welcome news.
Source: The Day
7 Oct 2020
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She Knew It Was Breast Cancer. So Why Didn't Doctors Believe Her?
Research from the American Cancer Society shows that while Black and white women are diagnosed with breast cancer at similar rates, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed both at younger ages and at later stages of the disease. Breast cancer advocate Jessica Florence opens up about her experiences with medical racism.
Source: Elle
5 Oct 2020
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Yale Cancer Center Study Shows Immunotherapy Prior to Surgery May Help Destroy High-Risk Breast Cancer
A new study led by Yale Cancer Center (YCC) researchers shows women with high-risk HER2-negative breast cancer treated before surgery with immunotherapy, plus a PARP inhibitor with chemotherapy, have a higher rate of complete eradication of cancer from the breast and lymph nodes compared to chemotherapy alone.
27 Apr 2020
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Yale findings expand understanding of fertility after chemotherapy
Women with a fairly common type of genetic mutation face a greater risk of infertility following chemotherapy for breast cancer, according to a new study from Yale fertility expert and scientist Dr. Kutluk Oktay.
31 Mar 2020
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Less than half of women in their 40s screened for breast cancer each year
Private health insurers spend more than $2 billion a year to screen women in their 40s for breast cancer, though fewer than half those eligible undergo mammograms, a new study shows.
Source: UPI
23 Mar 2020
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Breast Cancer Screening Costs High, Benefits Uncertain, for Women in 40s
There are substantial costs associated with breast cancer screenings for U.S. women in their 40s, a new Yale-led study finds, and these costs vary widely by region.
23 Mar 2020
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Geneticist Sidi Chen Receives Large Award Which Will Further His Breast Cancer Work
This Department of Defense award goes to the “best and brightest in their fields,” and recognizes “creative and innovative individuals.” Investigators are chosen for their ability “to go beyond conventional thinking” in their respective areas of expertise.
4 Mar 2020
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Breast Density Notification Laws not Effective for All Women
A new study suggests that state-mandated notifications on mammogram reports intended to inform women of the health risks related to breast density are not worded effectively.
9 Jan 2020