FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BLOG
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Biopsy of breast tumors may spread cancer cells through the acute inflammatory response
A study just published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment demonstrates that it is possible for tumor cells to be spread by the acute inflammatory response to the biopsy procedure. Happily, the authors also show that anti-inflammatory treatment prior to the biopsy can protect against metastasis.
Psychological harm of false-positive mammography persists for years
Apart from the controversy over the timing and frequency of screening mammography, practitioners must bear in mind that the psychological effects of false-positive findings can last for years and be as psychologically disturbing as a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer. A study just published in Annals of Family Medicine confirms long lasting psychosocial harm from false-positive mammography results.
Breast cancer risk increased by diagnostic radiation
Breast cancer risk increased is by diagnostic radiation including mammography for BRCA1/2 gene carriers.
Cancer society appears ready to modify strict mammography advocacy
American Cancer Society appears ready to modify advocacy of mammographic screening.