breast cancer

Partha Nandi, MD
Decoding the Breast Cancer Gap: Why Japan Has 375% Lower Diagnosis Rates Than the US
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Decoding the Breast Cancer Gap: Why Japan Has 375% Lower Diagnosis Rates Than the US

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Breast cancer continues to be a major health challenge worldwide, but its incidence notably differs across countries. This variation is starkly evident when comparing Japan and the United States.  In the US, 1 out of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In contrast, the rate is significantly lower in…

Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
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Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

ByPartha Nandi, MD

In the ongoing ‘California Teachers Study,’ participants have continued to provide important information about their health and lives. More than 57,000 women participating in the study reported their use of aspirin. Researchers found a 20% risk reduction for a common subtype of breast cancer, hormone-receptor positive, HER2 negative, in those taking baby aspirin at least…