/tags/breast-cancer Breast Cancer en-US Copyright Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-06-30/why-are-younger-women-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-at-higher-rates Women younger than 50 have been diagnosed with breast cancer at a higher rate than older women. A North Texas specialist in breast surgical oncology shares some possible reasons. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-06-30/why-are-younger-women-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-at-higher-rates Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-02-19/cancer-ghosting-north-texas-group-advice Cancer patients are likely to lose touch with friends and family after receiving their diagnosis. The Cancer Support Community North Texas has tips and resources on dealing with the phenomenon. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:11:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-02-19/cancer-ghosting-north-texas-group-advice Kailey Broussard /health-wellness/2024-10-14/new-study-finds-increase-in-breast-cancer-among-younger-women The American Cancer Society study found breast cancer deaths in the U.S. are dropping at high rates, but rates of diagnosis are increasing among younger women. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-10-14/new-study-finds-increase-in-breast-cancer-among-younger-women Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-10-07/north-texas-health-breast-cancer-statistics New statistics from the American Cancer Society show a decline in breast cancer mortality nationwide, but an uptick in incidence rates — especially for women under 50 and Asian women of all ages. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-10-07/north-texas-health-breast-cancer-statistics Kailey Broussard /health-wellness/2024-03-20/moncrief-cancer-institute-debuts-newest-mobile-breast-prostate-screening-clinic As early morning traffic flowed by and the wind picked up, staff from the Moncrief Cancer Institute gathered outside the Tarrant County Administration Building to unveil the center’s new 36-foot mobile screening clinic. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:40:08 GMT /health-wellness/2024-03-20/moncrief-cancer-institute-debuts-newest-mobile-breast-prostate-screening-clinic David Moreno | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2023-10-31/annual-event-and-organization-are-all-about-mental-health-care-for-anyone-affected-by-breast-cancer As October draws to a close, so does Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, that doesn’t mean that support for breast cancer patients and survivors — and their loved ones too — here in Denton will stop at the end of the month. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:52:52 GMT /arts-culture/2023-10-31/annual-event-and-organization-are-all-about-mental-health-care-for-anyone-affected-by-breast-cancer Camila Gonzales | Denton Record-Chronicle /health-wellness/2023-06-05/new-utsf-guidelines-urge-women-to-screen-earlier-for-breast-cancer A North Texas breast surgeon agrees with screening earlier, but explains why she favors annual mammograms instead of exams every two years. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-06-05/new-utsf-guidelines-urge-women-to-screen-earlier-for-breast-cancer Sam Baker /health-wellness/2022-11-07/the-fdas-trying-to-raise-more-awareness-about-dense-breast-tissue-it-could-save-a-life Improved technology has enabled mammograms to better detect breast cancer. But dense breast tissue can still get in the way of detection. The FDA has put new regulations in place to make more women aware of this. ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker talks with Dr. Cynara Coomer, a surgical oncology specialist with Texas Health Breast Specialists and Texas Health Harris Fort Worth. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-11-07/the-fdas-trying-to-raise-more-awareness-about-dense-breast-tissue-it-could-save-a-life Sam Baker /health-wellness/2022-10-28/ut-dallas-racial-disparities-breast-cancer-survivor-risk-screening Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas are helping Black breast cancer survivors assess their risk for cancer recurrence. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-10-28/ut-dallas-racial-disparities-breast-cancer-survivor-risk-screening Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2022-10-13/arlington-hosts-inaugural-breast-cancer-awareness-health-fair Arlington's Bob Duncan Center at 2800 S. Center St. will become a one-stop shop for mammograms, well woman exams, as well as flu and COVID-19 vaccinations all day Friday. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:15:02 GMT /health-wellness/2022-10-13/arlington-hosts-inaugural-breast-cancer-awareness-health-fair Kailey Broussard