All Posts: breast cancer
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MRI May Lower Breast Cancer Deaths From Variants in Three Genes
Variants in these genes are as prevalent as the BRCA1/2 mutations. An analysis suggests annual MRI starting at age 30-35 would cut cancer mortality by 50%. WASHINGTON (February 17, 2022) — Annual MRI screenings starting at ages 30 to 35 may reduce breast-cancer mortality by more than 50% among women who carry certain genetic changes […]
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Starting Mammography at Age 40 Would Reduce Disparities in Deaths for Black Women
WASHINGTON (October 18, 2021) — If Black women begin mammography screening every other year starting at age 40, breast cancer deaths could be reduced by 57 percent compared to starting screening 10 years later, according to analyses conducted by a modeling team that is part of the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET), funded […]
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Virtual Lombardi Women Event Celebrates 15 Years of Support for Breast Cancer Research
(June 18, 2021) — As fashion editor for The Washington Post, the late Nina Hyde was recognized for her high personal standards and work ethic, as well as her courage and tenacity in dealing with breast cancer. At the 15th anniversary Lombardi Women virtual gathering on June 16, a fundraiser for the Nina Hyde Center […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Small Numbers of Cells in a Tumor Could Be Key Enablers of Cancer Metastasis
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2021) — Just a small number of cells found in tumors can enable and recruit other types of cells nearby, allowing the cancer to spread to other parts of the body, report Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists. Working with their research collaborators, the scientists found that “enabler cells” comprise about 20 […]
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Clinical Trial Result Leads to New Treatment Option for Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer
(June 4, 2021) — A clinical trial exploring a new treatment for breast cancer found that women with a hard-to-treat form of the disease lived longer without the disease coming back following treatment. The trial was conducted at sites around the world, including Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. “This finding represents a significant step forward […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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From Husband and Wife to Caregiver and Patient, John and Liza Marshall Reflect on Their Personal Cancer Journey in New Memoir
(April 15, 2021) — As the current chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Georgetown Lombardi and the director of The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers, John Marshall, MD, said that the hardest yet most important job of his life was taking on the role of caregiver when his wife Liza was […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Renowned Georgetown Cancer and Aging Researcher Receives Top Honor in Her Field
(March 28, 2021) — When Jeanne Mandelblatt, MD, PhD, MPH, reflects on the arc of her research career, she sees no single standout moment that cemented her path. Instead, the revered member of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and professor of oncology and medicine at Georgetown attributes her distinguished career to a continuum of work […]
Category: Special Stories
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Male Breast Cancer Patients Face High Prevalence of Heart Disease Risk Factors
Findings indicate greater need for involvement of cardiologists, cardio-oncologists in this rarer patient population WASHINGTON (January 25, 2021) — Male breast cancer patients were found to have a high prevalence of cardiovascular conditions, in a small study of this rare patient population presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the […]
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Glynda’s Story: A Chance to Advance Treatment for Aggressive Cancer
(January 11, 2021) — Inspired by the kindness, proficiency and dedication of her health care team at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Glynda Brown, a 52-year-old Maryland resident, felt determined to “pay it forward” and make a positive difference for future patients by participating in a clinical trial after she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Georgetown Lombardi Oncologists Encourage Patients to Keep Up with Cancer Screenings
(November 20, 2020) — If you’re due for a routine cancer screening test, you should contact your doctor to find out if it can be safely deferred until the risk of COVID-19 goes down. In contrast, if you have symptoms that could be a sign of cancer, don’t delay and don’t let the pandemic discourage […]
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