[KARE 11, August 04, 2016]
There’s so much information about the causes of breast cancer and how to prevent it that it can be hard to decipher fact from fiction! Dr. Lisa Schneider , a breast imaging specialist with the Piper Breast Center at Abbott Northwestern, talked with KARE 11 News at 4 to dispel some of the breast cancer myths that just won’t go away.
August 04, 2016
[KMSP Fox 9, July 25, 2016]
Do antiperspirants cause breast cancer? Do underwire bras cause breast cancer?
July 25, 2016
[Twelve News, February 02, 2016]
The Plymouth Creek Center is known as a gathering place for exercise, but once a month, doctors from Allina Health drop by to share information about important medical issues. Tuesday's "Walk with a Doc" topic was on breast cancer.
February 02, 2016
[KARE11, January 27, 2016]
It's understandable that women are confused about breast screening guidelines. Earlier this month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued its final recommendations saying mammograms should be done every 2 years starting at age 50.
January 27, 2016
[Healthline, December 10, 2015]
Many women with early-stage breast cancer opt for mastectomy over lumpectomy. New studies suggest that may not always be the best choice.
December 10, 2015
[KARE-TV, July 25, 2015]
The mammogram debate was reignited with the release of two studies this past week that said mammograms don't save as many lives as people think. Lisa Schneider , M.D., a breast imaging specialist with the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital talked about the issue with Rena Sarigianopoulos at KARE-TV.
July 25, 2015
[Healthline News, June 10, 2015]
In a potentially groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Sheffield and University of Copenhagen have discovered an enzyme that damages bones before the arrival of breast cancer cells. The enzyme, Lysyl Oxidase (LOX), is released from the primary tumor.
June 10, 2015
[WCCO-AM, April 22, 2015]
A new report projects that breast cancer rates will increase substantially in the next 15 years. Dr. Michela Tsai , an oncologist with Minnesota Oncology at Abbott Northwestern Hospital , talked to WCCO Radio about that report and what it means.
April 22, 2015
[KARE-TV, March 28, 2015]
Each year 1.6 million women have breast biopsies. For one in ten, the results are unclear - leading many of the women to have unnecessary breast cancer surgery or treatments.
March 30, 2015
[WCCO-AM and KSTP-TV, January 01, 0001]
Cancer experts agreed with actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie's decision to have her ovaries and Fallopian tubes removed because she carries a genetic mutation BRCA1 that significantly increases the risk of ovarian cancer. In Minnesota, Michaela Tsai , MD, a breast cancer researcher and hematologist and oncologist with the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital , said surgery is the best way to prevent ovarian cancer.
March 26, 2015