Breast Cancer
Physical changes wrought by surgery may spur breast tumor metastasis
Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 26th, 2005
"This historical perspective on breast cancer tells us how and why certain therapeutic eras have reached ascendancy and then declined. Therapeutic revolutions occur after a crisis develops when there is a general recognition that clinical interventions are not producing positive results predicted by the prevailing paradigm. The attitude of pre-modern surgeons was influenced by the very real possibility of doing more harm than good by operating upon women with breast cancer," scientists in England state.
"Up until Halsted, the general consensus was clearly that, unless forced by the...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Women's Health Weekly
More Articles from Women's Health Weekly
- Cardiovascular Disease
Stress due to work, family related to highest risk, worst prognosis in women - Colorectal Cancer
B vitamin intake and plasma levels may be associated with lower risk in women - Comorbidities
Diabetes appears to rob women of usual advantage in heart disease risk - Obstetrics
Routine use of episiotomy offers no benefits to women - Ovarian Cancer
Blocking COX-1 slows tumor growth in mice - Addiction Medicine
Coping skills may aid women being physically abused by alcoholic partner - More from this issue of Women's Health Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
