Women with aggressive breast cancer at higher risk of other cancersOctober 23, 2019 - 13:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Women diagnosed with breast cancer between two routine screenings have an increased risk for other types of cancer, a new study finds. Breast cancer detected between two routine screenings is called interval cancer, and it tends to be more advanced, more aggressive and to have a worse prognosis than cancers found during screenings. For the study, researchers analyzed data from nearly 15,000 breast cancer patients who participated in one of three earlier studies (two in Sweden and one in the United States). Of those patients, 1,772 had interval breast cancer. Women with interval breast cancer were more likely to be previously or later diagnosed with another type of cancer, such as lung, colon and skin cancer, the investigators found. Compared to those without interval breast cancer, patients with interval breast cancer who also had another type of cancer were three times more likely to have a family history of multiple cancers. This suggests that rare genetic mutations may play a role in their cancers, according to Felix Grassmann, of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, and colleagues. Their report was published online Oct. 22 in the journal Nature Communications. The findings may be useful in updating cancer prevention programs, the researchers suggested in a journal news release. That could include providing additional screenings for certain people and increasing awareness among interval breast cancer survivors and their relatives. The study authors also said that further research is needed to pinpoint rare genetic mutations that may be associated with interval breast cancer and other cancers. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |