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Cats Genetic Datasets May Hold the Key to Treating Human Breast Cancer Due to Similar Gene Mutation
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 19, 2026 Source:Cats May Hold the Key to Treating Human Cancer Reference:The oncogenome of the domestic cat
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House Calls, #1006, March 15, 2026: Crossing the Dance Floor
A review of what screening tests are supposed to do and not do in relation to a new blood test that screens for various cancers. What are some of the caveats when using smartwatches to monitor Heart Rate Variability? Your Calls and Comments: Playlist for the floor crossers that lack personal and professional integrity 1st…
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A common oral bacterium may contribute to stimulating existing breast cancer shown in mouse model study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 2, 2026 Source:This Common Bacterium Hiding in Your Mouth May Help Trigger Breast Cancer Reference:A pro-carcinogenic oral microbe internalized by breast cancer cells promotes mammary tumorigenesis
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Millions of Women Take This Daily Medication. It’s Now ‘Confirmed’ to Increase Breast Cancer Risk by about 1/7500 women per year and fails to mention the 20-40% risk reduction for uterine and ovarian cancer when used for years.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 27, 2025 Source:Millions of Women Take This Daily Medication. It’s Now ‘Confirmed’ to Increase Breast Cancer Risk
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‘Liquid biopsies’ alert advanced breast cancer patients when new drugs are needed
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 11, 2025 Source: Liquid biopsies’ alert advanced breast cancer patients when new drugs are needed Reference:First-Line Camizestrant for Emerging ESR1-Mutated Advanced Breast Cancer
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Some Early Forms of Low-Risk Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) Breast Cancer May Not Need Treatment, Study Says
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 13, 2024 Source:Some Early Forms of Breast Cancer May Not Need Treatment, Study Says Reference:Active Monitoring With or Without Endocrine Therapy for Low-Risk Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
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One hospital’s push to bring genetic cancer testing to more Black women
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 1, 2024 Source:One hospital’s push to bring genetic cancer testing to more Black women
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Flaxseeds’ effect on the gut microbiome may help lower breast cancer risk… in mice.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 19, 2023 Source:Flaxseeds’ effect on the gut microbiome may help lower breast cancer risk Reference:Cecal microbiota and mammary gland microRNA signatures are related and modifiable by dietary flaxseed with implications for breast cancer risk
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Sunday House Call, #896, October 8, 2023: Nursing a Grudge
A primary care practice is sent to open up in Ottawa and plans to have several nurse practitioners on staff to provide additional support and care. The practice is planning to charge an annual $400 per year fee to cover the cost of the nurse practitioners services. These services are not covered under the Ontario…