Lesbian, gay, and bi women fare worst after cancer

Research finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual women have the worst quality of life, mentally and physically, after cancer.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
July 31, 2019 ~7 min

Cold probe promises cheaper treatment for breast cancer

A tissue-freezing probe could make breast cancer treatments affordable and available to women in low-income and low-resource countries.

Chanapa Tantibanchachai-Johns Hopkins • futurity
July 17, 2019 ~5 min


Women of color face higher triple-negative breast cancer risk

Women of color and younger women may have a higher chance of developing triple-negative breast cancer, which spreads more quickly than most other types.

Homma Rafi-Georgia State • futurity
July 11, 2019 ~4 min

Tech may beat tape measure to predict lymphedema risk

A tape measure is the traditional way to monitor breast cancer patients for lymphedema—a painful swelling in the arm after surgery—but there's a better way.

Liz Entman-Vanderbilt • futurity
June 26, 2019 ~5 min

Block key gene to treat triple-negative breast cancer?

Chemotherapies to treat triple-negative breast cancer kill cancer but spare stem cells, which can trigger recurrence. A gene discovery offers a solution.

Cassandra Huneke-Stony Brook • futurity
March 29, 2019 ~2 min

To treat breast cancer fatigue, soybean oil beats fish oil

"Our study confirms that the benefits of fish oil have been overstated..."

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Feb. 28, 2019 ~4 min

A.I. app knows just what cancer patients need

A new app offers personalized resources for navigating cancer side effects, insurance issues, and more.

John Toon-Georgia Tech • futurity
Feb. 18, 2019 ~5 min

Birth doesn’t protect against breast cancer right away

Younger women who have recently had a child may be at higher risk for breast cancer than their child-free peers.

Laura Oleniacz-UNC • futurity
Jan. 3, 2019 ~5 min


This breast reconstruction surgery limits shoulder motion

Of three different types of breast reconstruction surgery, one hinders a woman's long-term shoulder function—and her quality of life.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 28, 2018 ~5 min

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