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JAMA publishes new study on BRCA mutations and improved ovarian cancer survival
Published on 2012-01-25 14:16:00
Today's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association includes an important new article on improved ovarian cancer survival for BRCA mutation carriers co-authored by Dr. Ora Gordon, co-author of Positive Results. A link to the JAMA article can be found here. A summary of the study's conclusion is that for patient's diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer, both BRCA1 mutations and
Mastectomies: The five year update
Published on 2012-01-16 11:19:00
Five years ago today my husband drove me home from the hospital after my prophylactic mastectomies. I was nauseous in the car but anxious to be home in my own bed. My youngest son, who was eight at the time, was finding it difficult to sleep without me home. Once I was home, all was right in his world, regardless of the fact that I could do virtually noting for him. For the next week, after my
Dr. Ora Gordon discusses preventing breast cancer on CBS
Published on 2011-12-08 16:24:00
A new report released this week concludes that there are lifestyle changes women can take to reduce breast cancer risk. As readers of Positive Results know, we devoted an entire chapter to this important topic and we welcome further research in this area, which is as of yet far from clear. Here is a short summary of the conclusions reached in the Institute of Medicine Report released this week
