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Sarah Cannon Talks Genetic Testing, Breast Cancer Surgical Choices
When Angelina Jolie opted to undergo a double mastectomy and then publicize it in 2013 after genetic testing revealed she carried the BRCA1 gene, it sparked a lot of conversations about genetic testing and ultimately led to an increase in breast removal surgeries. With 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer, many women and their families ask…
Sarah Cannon Expert Discusses Early Stage Breast Cancer on Fox News
Dr. Erika Hamilton, Associate Director of the Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Research Program at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute – the research arm of our global cancer enterprise, Sarah Cannon – was featured on Fox News in August to discuss a study released on DCIS, early stage breast cancer. DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ),…
Women: Do You Really Need a Yearly Mammogram?
October is breast cancer awareness month and gives us an opportunity to reflect on the steps you can take to both prevent and fight breast cancer. Below is an infographic that Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center put together with some helpful information on mammograms.
INFOGRAPHIC: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer is a scary word. It has little regard for the plans you’ve made for your life and the relationships you cherish. As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2012 alone, more than 200,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer; men and women. Still, there is hope. Every day, more…