I have recently become aware of the fascinating WISDOM study by Dr. Laura Esserman and her dedicated team at the University of California, San Francisco. As a healthcare professional deeply invested in advancing medical practices, I eagerly anticipate the outcomes of this groundbreaking research.

In the world of breast cancer treatment, we often focus on eradicating the cancer itself. However, it's equally important to address the side effects of cancer therapies, which can significantly impact patients' quality of life. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology sheds light on an important issue: bone loss in premenopausal women with breast cancer undergoing estradiol suppression therapy.

In the ever-changing landscape of nutrition trends, protein has emerged as the reigning champion of nutrients. It's like carbs are so last season, and now everyone's jumping on the protein bandwagon. But what's the deal with this protein craze, and should we really be going nuts over it?

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that stimulates sweetness receptors on the tongue. Because of this, it is used as an artificial sweetener. It's a common ingredient in sugar-free chewing gums, candies, mints, diabetes-friendly foods, and oral-care products.

This large study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center In New York compares how women feel about their quality of life after two different types of breast cancer surgeries. We're talking about breast-conserving therapy (BCT) and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR).

“Longevity isn’t just about living a long life but also about living well,” I read in a recent CNN article. They talked to a geriatric specialist from the University of North Carolina who shared three key tips for living well and long.

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that omitting completion axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in these patients did not negatively impact their recurrence-free survival.

Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings, and other ultra-processed foods despite knowing they may not be healthy? According to science, it may be due to manufacturing processes that “predigest” raw food ingredients, creating ultra-processed foods that bypass the body’s signals of fullness.

Over the years, several patients have approached me with inquiries about the use of aspirin as a preventive measure against breast cancer. To address their concerns, I decided to delve into research and came across an informative study titled "Aspirin vs Placebo as Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer: The Alliance A011502 Randomized Trial".

We hear everywhere that we should eat more plant-based food. There is more plant-based food in the supermarkets, like oat milk, almond milk, vegan cheeses, and vegan yoghurts. But is all this healthier for us?

I have recently read an article about Jung’s Five Pillars of Good Life. He was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. He was born in 1875 and died at age 85 in 1961. I believe that his pillars are valid even now.

Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings, and other ultra-processed foods despite knowing they may not be healthy? According to science, it may be due to manufacturing processes that “predigest” raw food ingredients, creating ultra-processed foods that bypass the body’s signals of fullness.

Research has consistently demonstrated that education levels play a crucial role in reducing all-cause mortality, including cancer mortality, across all age groups and demographic profiles. A comprehensive study published in Lancet Public Health in 2024 confirmed this relationship: for every additional year of education, the risk of cancer mortality decreases by an average of 1.9%.

I have recently read a study called WISER Survivor Trial: Exploring the Effects of Exercise and Weight Loss on Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors. This study was done as obesity and physical inactivity are known to increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence and cardiovascular disease.

The journey through breast cancer can often feel like a relentless hamster wheel - a never-ending cycle of appointments, treatments, and a roller coaster of emotions. This journey is not a simple, straight path, but rather, it is marked by different phases, each with its own unique challenges and experiences. These phases include the initial diagnosis, the treatment period, the cessation of active treatment, and life after breast cancer.

I have recently read an interesting study from the USA that looked at breast cancer mortality rates from 1975 to 2019. This study found a substantial decline in breast cancer deaths for women aged 30 - 79 years in the USA. The age-adjusted mortality rate went down from 48 in 100,000 women in 1975 to 27 in 100,000 women in 2019.

Daniel Lieberman, a professor who has written the book "Exercised" and holds a teaching position at Harvard in the field of human evolutionary biology, has intriguing thoughts and insights about exercise, the act of sitting, and sleep. Lieberman is a firm believer in the concept that any form of movement, regardless of its intensity, even something as seemingly insignificant as fidgeting, can have beneficial impacts on our health.

I often see patients who struggle at times making decisions about which surgery to have for their breast cancer, whether to have breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy, wide local excision, partial mastectomy) or mastectomy. I am wondering whether the 10-10-10 rule would be useful in their decision-making.

I have found this study to be one of the most interesting ones in 2023. It is a study from Yale as well as Dana-Faber/Harvard Cancer Center looking at the impact of exercise in nutrition on women undergoing adjuvant (after surgery) or neoadjuvant (before surgery) chemotherapy in women with a diagnosis of breast cancer.

New Year's resolutions are a common tradition for many people around the world. It is a time when individuals reflect on the past year and set goals for self-improvement in the coming year. These resolutions can range from adopting healthy habits or letting go of bad habits, pursuing personal growth, or achieving career milestones.