Cancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, breast cancer awareness month, the spotlight shines on endocrine therapy or "hormonal therapy." The drug, Tamoxifen, and others like it that shut ...
Oct 18, 2023
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A new University of Alberta study published in BMJ Open suggests many women in Alberta use cannabis to treat symptoms of menopause despite a lack of evidence that it is effective for menopause symptoms.
Oct 18, 2023
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Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, but it's aggressive, fast-growing and hard to detect early, so it's important to know the warning signs.
Oct 16, 2023
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People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, according to a new study published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology.
Sep 27, 2023
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Michael Jackson may have sung "it don't matter if you're black or white," but when it comes to prescribing hormone therapy, it appears that race may definitely matter. That is according to a new study, presented at the 2023 ...
Sep 27, 2023
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For certain patients with advanced breast cancer, a drug called Piqray (alpelisib) may extend survival. But new research confirms the medication often causes seriously high blood sugar levels.
Sep 25, 2023
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Menopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women go through menopause between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age being 51 years, although some ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Transgender adults who have access to timely gender-affirming testosterone therapy had a significantly reduced risk of gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality, a University of Melbourne-led clinical trial has found.
Sep 8, 2023
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Hot flashes are one of the most concerning and most reported symptoms among menopausal women and breast cancer survivors. Currently, paroxetine is a FDA-approved non-hormonal drug used for the treatment of hot flashes. In ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Endometriosis is a chronic—often painful—illness that only affects women. New research shows potential for shortening the path to diagnosis and treatment. In the years prior to being diagnosed with endometriosis, women ...
Aug 25, 2023
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