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Today's breast cancer news features two stories. The first, about breast cancer risk and prevention, we found on our own. The second, about a potential new treatment for mouth sores, was sent to us by a reader.
Today, The Telegraph (UK) reported that the World Cancer Research Fund estimated that 42% of new UK breast cancer cases, about 20,000 a year, could be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices. Recommended prevention measures included drinking less alcohol, exercising more, maintaining a healthy weight and eating less sugar and red meat. The story included a cautionary comment that these measures will not prevent breast cancer in everyone because "genetic and environmental factors can also play a part."
This morning, a reader shared a cnet News story about a new treatment, the WARP 75, being studied by NASA to treat chemotherapy or radiation-related mouth sores known as oral mucositis. The WARP 75 uses light energy to soothe pain and discomfort. The treatment is undergoing the FDA pre-market approval process.
We'll continue to provide daily updates in breast cancer news. If you have a story to share, you may comment on this post or send me an email at abegun@latestmedical.com. You may also follow me on twitter (@ann_latestbc) for breast cancer news updates throughout the day.
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