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This week’s topics include extending therapy in breast cancer, a high fat Mediterranean diet, risks of IVF, and hormone therapy and cognition. Program notes: 0:57 Continuing aromatase inhibitors 1:58 Extending for five more years 2:54 Most women extend 3:10 Does …

PodMed – Week of July 25, 2016 Read more »

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This week’s topics include euthanasia and physician assisted suicide, a new model for breast cancer trials, biomarkers, and S.aureus in families. Program notes: 0:31 A new approach to breast cancer studies 1:31 Stage 2 or 3 breast cancer 2:29 Looking …

PodMed – Week of July 11, 2016 Read more »

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Anchor lead: What do the new breast screening guidelines mean for you?  Elizabeth Tracey reports The American Cancer Society has followed the lead of the United States Preventive Services Task Force and modified breast screening guidelines, resulting in fewer breast …

November 16, 2015 – Breast Screening Read more »

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This week’s topics include belly fat dangers, continuous versus intermittent CPR, silicone breast implants, and intensive versus standard blood pressure control. Program notes: 0:37 Tight blood pressure control 1:38 Standard versus tight control 2:38 More intensive therapy required three medicines …

PodMed – Week of November 16, 2015 Read more »

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Anchor lead:  Can some breast cancers be safely watched rather than immediately treated? Elizabeth Tracey reports Active surveillance or watchful waiting is a strategy that’s been in place to manage prostate cancer for some time after criticisms of too much …

September 11, 2015 – Watching and Waiting Read more »

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Anchor lead:  is the common type of breast cancer called DCIS overtreated?  Elizabeth Tracey reports DCIS is an acronym no woman wants to hear.  It stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, and accounts for a significant proportion of cancers detected …

September 10, 2015 – DCIS Overtreatment Read more »