Category Archives: breast cancer

More breast cancer diagnosed in women with diabetes

Posted on October 21, 2011 by orbicare1

Women with recently diagnosed diabetes may be more likely to also get a breast cancer diagnosis than those without diabetes, suggests a new study from Canada. It’s not the first time diabetes has been linked to new cases of breast … Continue reading →

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California insurer won’t pay for breast cancer drug

Posted on October 3, 2011 by orbicare1

Health insurer Blue Shield of California has decided not to pay for Roche Holding’s drug Avastin to treat breast cancer after health advisers said it was not safe or clinically beneficial. Blue Shield of California, an insure with around $3.3 million … Continue reading →

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