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New Breast Cancer Detection Method Involves Testing Nipple Fluid (dateline February 29, 2000)
A new study shows that physicians may be able to predict whether breast cancer is likely to return ( recur) after primary treatment by looking for cancerous cells in the patient’s bone marrow (the soft tissue that fills the spaces in the spongy portions of bone cavities).
New Breast Cancer Detection Method Involves Testing Nipple Fluid (dateline February 24, 2000)
Several research groups are currently testing a new method for detecting breast cancer that involves analyzing nipple fluid expressed from the breast.
Largest U.S. Health Insurer Drops Coverage of Controversial Breast Cancer Treatment (dateline February 22, 2000)
Aetna/U.S. Healthcare, the United States’ largest health care provider, announced that it will no longer cover the cost of bone marrow transplants for women with breast cancer unless they receive the treatment in a federally sponsored clinical trial .
Chemotherapy Recommended for Younger Women With Breast Cancer (dateline February 22, 2000)
A new study of over 10,000 women with breast cancer revealed that women under the age of 35 may greatly increase their chances of surviving the disease if they undergo chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery.
Large Waist Size May Increase Breast Cancer Risk (dateline February 21, 2000)
A new study published in the January 2000 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that women who have excess fat around their waists may be more likely to develop breast cancer than lean women.
Bicyclist Lance Armstrong Starts Cycle of Hope Cancer Campaign (dateline February 14, 2000)
Photo courtesy of Cycle of Hope Lance Armstrong, Tour de France bicycling champion and cancer survivor, has recently launched Cycle of Hope, a national cancer education campaign for cancer patients and those at risk of developing cancer.
Calcium Deposits on Breast Cancer Tumors May Determine Survival (dateline February 10, 2000)
A preliminary study conducted by a team of international researchers reveals that women who have calcium deposits ( calcifications) on their small breast tumors may be at greater risk of dying of breast cancer and should be given more aggressive treatment than women whose tumors do not contain calci
Breast Cancer Study Results on High-Dose Chemotherapy Falsified (dateline February 9, 2000)
A breast cancer researcher from South Africa has admitted to falsifying the results of a study that showed high-dose chemotherapy followed by bone marrow transplants benefits patients with advanced breast cancer . A team of American scientists became suspicious about the results of Dr.
Most Breast Cancer Patients Try Alternative Treatments (dateline February 8, 2000)
A recent study by researchers at the University of California at San Francisco revealed that more than 70% of breast cancer patients try alternative treatments in addition to standard therapies established by their medical physicians.
Humorous Breast Cancer Songs Help Raise Money for Research (dateline February 8, 2000)
Photo Courtesy of Pat and Friends With A Little Help From My Friends is a new CD that features seven breast cancer survivors singing light-hearted songs about hair loss , drug therapies, and other aspects of breast cancer.
New Research Shows Soy May Prevent Breast Cancer (dateline February 1, 2000)
A preliminary study funded by the United States Department of Agriculture revealed that diets containing soy protein help protect against breast cancer.
Update: FDA Approves Digital Mammography (dateline February 1, 2000)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved General Electric’s "full-field" digital mammography system on January 31, 2000. The approval comes after a recommendation from the FDA’s advisory panel in late December 1999.
New Study Links Hormone Replacement Therapy To Breast Cancer Risk (dateline January 31, 2000)
A new study conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institutes shows that women who take combined hormone replacement therapy —estrogen and progesterone— for more than five years may be at greater risk of developing breast cancer than women who take estrogen alone.
Breast Cancer Ad Campaign Features Models with Mastectomy Scars (dateline January 31, 2000)
In mid-January, The Breast Cancer Fund launched a new advertising campaign that aims to promote breast cancer awareness by super-imposing breast removal scars on professional models.
New Antibacterial Solution May Reduce Complications From Breast Implants (dateline January 21, 2000)
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have discovered that the use of a combination of three antibacterial agents during surgery may reduce capsular contracture, a common complication of saline breast implants.
Some Breast Cancer Recurrences May Be More Likely Among Younger Women (dateline January 19, 2000)
A widely publicized study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reported that cases in which breast cancer returns (recurs) after treatment may be more common among younger women.
Tamoxifen Improves Breast Cancer Survival, Decreases Chances of Cancer Returning in Older Women (dateline January 18, 2000)
A recent British study discussed in the medical journal, Cancer, confirms previous data that suggests the benefits of the drug tamoxifen in breast cancer patients may be age-related.
New Kits Help Patients Manage Fluid Drainage after Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, and Breast Reconstruction (dateline January 13, 2000)
Photo courtesy of Care-Guide Kits Lumpectomy (removal of a breast lump) and mastectomy (removal of the breast) are common surgical treatments for breast cancer.
Medical Experts Refute Recent Study that Criticizes Mammography (dateline January 7, 2000)
A recent study by Danish researchers published in the January 8, 2000 issue of The Lancet has led medical experts to reiterate the benefits of screening mammography .
New Study Suggests Number of Lymph Nodes May Be Linked to Breast Cancer Survival (dateline January 6, 2000)
Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine have discovered that the total number of lymph nodes present may be related to a woman’s risk of dying from breast cancer when there is no evidence that cancer has spread past the breast.
Benign Breast Disease Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk (dateline December 30, 1999)
The results of a study published in the December 15, 1999 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute revealed that women who are diagnosed with epithelial hyperplasia lesions lacking atypia (EHLA) may be at higher risk for developing breast cancer than women without EHLA.
Arimidex May Be More Successful Than Tamoxifen in Post-Menopausal Breast Cancer Patients (dateline December 30, 1999)
A large study presented at the 22nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium revealed that post-menopausal women with advanced breast cancer may benefit more from treatment with the drug Arimidex (generic name anastrozole) than with the commonly prescribed drug, tamoxifen (trade name Nolvadex).
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Digital Mammography System (dateline December 22, 1999)
The GE workstation allows "soft-copy" interpretation of digital mammography images. Image courtesy of GE Medical Systems An advisory panel to the U.S.
New Study Reveals Near 100% Survival Rate in DCIS Patients Regardless of Treatment (dateline December 22, 1999)
At the 22nd annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, researchers presented the results of a 10 year study that revealed no difference in long-term survival among women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who chose mastectomy over lumpectomy or vice versa.
USA Today Reporter Who Published Breast Cancer Journal Dies (dateline December 16, 1999)
Cathy Hainer, 38, a reporter for USA Today who routinely published her experiences with breast cancer, died of the disease at a northern Virginia hospice Tuesday night.
Breast Cancer Survivors To Climb Japan's Mount Fuji (dateline December 13, 1999)
Photo courtesy of the Breast Cancer Fund The Breast Cancer Fund, a non-profit organization devoted to increasing awareness and raising funds for breast cancer research, recently announced that several breast cancer survivors will attempt a third mountain climbing expedition set for August 2000.
New chemotherapy drug, docetaxel, could benefit breast cancer patients (dateline December 13, 1999)
At the 22nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, researchers reported that women with advanced breast cancer may benefit more from chemotherapy with the drug docetaxel (brand name, Taxotere) before breast surgery than from standard chemotherapy.
Daily alcohol consumption may increase breast cancer risk (dateline December 7, 1999)
The results of a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association reveal that women who drink alcohol are at higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to nondrinkers.
Elderly Women Need More Aggressive Breast Cancer Treatment (dateline December 1, 1999)
A recent study conducted at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California reveals that elderly women with breast cancer will benefit from aggressive treatment including chemotherapy or radiotherapy in conjunction with breast surgery.
New Biomarker Discovered That May Detect Breast Cancer (dateline November 30, 1999)
A research group at Louisiana State University has discovered a biomarker that may eventually allow health care providers to screen for breast cancer by drawing and testing a patient’s blood.