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Family History Of Cancer? Here’s What You Need To Know

In spite of there being a hereditary aspect in certain types of cancer, a solid family history does not mean that one inevitably develops cancer. The actual change-maker? Lifestyle prevention.
Medical Xpress

Algorithm reconstructs evolution and clinical progression of tumors to peer inside cancer's 'black box'

An international team led by the Clínic-IDIBAPS-UB along with the Institute of Cancer Research, London, has developed a new method based on DNA methylation to decipher the origin and evolution of ...
The Tufts Daily

Researchers find origin for type of breast cancer

The Tufts School of Medicine on Sept. 21 published a paper on research that identified the cellular origins for a rare type of breast cancer, according to Dr. Charlotte Kuperwasser, Associate ...
Medscape

Is 3D Mammography Better for Women With Family History of Breast Cancer?

Compared with digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis (also known as 3D mammography) improved specificity and reduced recall rates in women with a family history of breast cancer, ...
The New York Times

I‘m High Risk for Cancer. What Should I Do?

Having a family history of the disease can feel frightening. Here’s what to do about it. Ask Well Having a family history of the disease can feel frightening. Here’s what to do about it.