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Insurers' rules vary on required genetic counseling before breast cancer tests
Insurers' rules vary on required genetic counseling before breast cancer testsInsurers' rules vary on required genetic counseling before breast cancer tests: 3 things to knowHealthcare providers and insurers have different viewpoints on whether patients should be required to see a certified genetic counselor or someone with similar training prior to tests for breast cancer, reports Kaiser Health News.Here are three takeaways on the issue.Obstetrician-gynecologists believe they are competent to counsel patients about hereditary cancers of the breast, ovaries, uterus and other reproductive organs, as it is a normal practice for them, according to the article.Mark DeFrancesco, MD, the immediate past president of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, argues that requiring patients to see a genetic counselor prior to tests could delay testing, and patients may decide not to go through with the tests.
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Drug used to treat diabetes may prevent breast cancer growth, scientists claim
Drug used to treat diabetes may prevent breast cancer growth, scientists claim
Pills already taken by thousands of Brits to combat diabetes could offer breakthrough in search for cancer cureA DRUG used to treat diabetes could also halt the growth and spread of breast cancer.Pioglitazone is already taken by thousands of Brits to combat type two diabetes.Getty Images 3 A tablet already taken by thousands of Brits to treat diabetes may also be used to halt the growth of breast cancer tumoursBut scientists have found it can also halt tumour spread by reducing the level of a protein involved in malignant cell growth.This triggers a mutation in cancer cells that stops them dividing.
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California pink license plate part of breast cancer campaign – The Mercury News
California pink license plate part of breast cancer campaign – The Mercury News
Q I saw your column about the retro 1960s-style black license plates currently taking California by storm.They needed 7,500 requests to go into production and now 150,000 have been ordered — and I think that's great.I had one on my first car, a 1966 Chevrolet Impala.Now I would like to see 7,500 requests for the pink ribbon license plate to promote awareness of breast cancer.
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'Real Men Wear Pink' encourages men to join fight against breast cancer
'Real Men Wear Pink' encourages men to join fight against breast cancer
PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — If you notice that men seem to be wearing pink more often in the coming month, there's a good reason why.'Real Men Wear Pink' is a campaign to get more men involved in the fight against breast cancer.To help, the American Cancer Society has recruited male leaders in the community to act as ambassadors.They are CEOs, politicians and church leaders, among others.
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