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Aromasin May Be Effective in Women with Advanced Breast Cancer (dateline January 18, 2004)
A small study shows that the drug Aromasin (genetic name, exemestane) may be effective at treating women with advanced breast cancer. In a recent study, advanced breast cancer patients were given either Aromasin or the standard breast cancer drug, tamoxifen.
More Mammogram Results Questioned in U.S. Compared to U.K. (dateline January 15, 2004)
A recent study finds that more mammograms performed in the United States are labeled as suspicious or uncertain by U.S. radiologists than by radiologists in the United Kingdom. This, in turn, leads to more unnecessary surgical breast biopsies in the United States, according to the study results.
Breast Cancer Drug, Femara, Dramatically Improves Survival Odds When Taken After Tamoxfen (dateline January 6, 2004)
A landmark study finds that the drug Femara (generic name, letrozole) significantly improves the chances of breast cancer survival when taken after five years of treatment with the drug tamoxifen (brand name, Nolvadex).
Tamoxifen Effective in Obese and Lean Women (dateline January 3, 2004)
Contrary to the belief that the breast cancer drug tamoxifen may not be as effective in obese women, a new study finds that the drug works equally well in obese and lean women.
Bisphosponate Drugs Helpful in Breast Cancer Patients Whose Cancer Has Spread to the Bone (dateline December 21, 2003)
A review of 30 studies finds that a class of drugs called bisphosphonates is beneficial in breast cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the bone. Bone is one of the most common sites to which breast cancer can metastasize, or spread.
Study: Modest Exercise May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (dateline December 20, 2003)
Recreational exercise may reduce the risk of breast cancer in older women, according to new findings by the U.S. government research project, the Women’s Health Initiative.
Study: Antihistamines Do Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk (dateline December 8, 2003)
Results of a recent study find no link between the use of antihistamines and an increased risk of breast cancer.
Study Confirms Equal Survival Chances Among Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Despite Surgery Type (dateline December 6, 2003)
A newly published study confirms previous findings which show that women who are diagnosed with early stage breast cancer have equal chances of surviving disease, regardless of whether they undergo a lumpectomy (followed by radiation therapy) or a mastectomy.
New Report Highlights Cancer Trends in the U.S. (dateline December 3, 2003)
An annual report on cancer statistics in the United States finds that deaths from the four most common cancers continue to decline. Less people died from lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers in the late 1990s, and deaths from all cancers combined stabilized at this time as well.
Task Force Finds No Benefit of Vitamin Supplements in Preventing Heart Disease or Cancer (dateline November 23, 2003)
Published guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force find that vitamin supplements do not prevent cardiovascular disease or cancer and should not be taken with the assumption that the supplements will lower the risk of either of these diseases.
Soft Pad Helps Reduce Mammography Pain (dateline November 21, 2003)
Over one million women have used a soft pad to help reduce discomfort during mammography, according to BioLucent, the maker of the MammoPad breast cushion.
New Product: BustBuddies Helps Alleviate Breast-Feeding and Surgical Pain (dateline November 10, 2003)
It is estimated that approximately 60% of mothers breast-feed their children. While breast-feeding offers many benefits, many women experience some problems or side effects during breast-feeding, including breast swelling, sore nipples, plugged milk ducts, or even infection.
Million Women Study Finds Increased Breast Cancer Risk Among Women Who Use Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) (dateline October 31, 2003)
Results from the Million Women Study, a United Kingdom research project investigating reproductive and lifestyle factors affecting women’s health, has found that women who use or have used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are more likely to develop breast cancer, compared to women who have never us
Study: Hodgkin’s Disease at Young Age Increases Breast Cancer Risk (dateline October 22, 2003)
A new study finds that women who are diagnosed with and treated for Hodgkin’s disease before age 30 have a significant risk of developing breast cancer as they age. In particular, radiation to the chest area increases breast cancer risk in Hodgkin’s disease survivors.
Study Supports Removal of Fewer Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer Patients (dateline October 20, 2003)
Results of a small study support the use of a less invasive type of surgery to remove lymph nodes in women with breast cancer.
FDA Hears Testimony About Safety of Silicone Breast Implants (dateline October 15, 2003)
Editor's note: On October 16, 2003 an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted to allow silicone breast implants back on the U.S. market, with certain provisions. These include patient and physician education about silicone implants, procedures for monitoring implants, etc.
Elderly More Satisfied With Breast-Conserving Surgery Than Mastectomy (dateline October 9, 2003)
A recent study finds that elderly breast cancer patients who had breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy) were more likely to report a better quality of life than patients who had their entire breasts removed with a mastectomy procedure.
New Drug Reduces Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy (dateline October 3, 2003)
A new drug helps reduce nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who approved aprepitant (brand name, Emend) in March 2003 for use in combination with other anti-nausea drugs.
Study Shows that Vitamin D May Aid in Breast Cancer Treatment (dateline September 30, 2003)
The results of a new study find that a laboratory-altered form of vitamin D, combined with radiation therapy, may help in the treatment of patients with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Cases Rise in United Kingdom; Treatment Improves (dateline September 27, 2003)
In a similar trend to the one seen in the United States, the number of breast cancer cases in the United Kingdom is on the rise, according to the British charity, Cancer Research UK. An all-time high of 40,000 women are now diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United Kingdom.
Study Shows Femara May be Better Than Tamoxifen for Advanced Breast Cancer (dateline September 24, 2003)
A newly published study shows that the drug Femara (generic name, letrozole) may be more effective at treating women with advanced breast cancer than the current standard, tamoxifen. In early 2001, the U.S.
Study: Banned Pollutants Found in Blood of Breast Cancer Patients (dateline September 15, 2003)
A new study continues the debate on whether exposure to chemicals in the environment increases the risk of breast cancer. To date, evidence has been inconclusive, with some studies showing a link between chemicals and breast cancer and others showing no association.
Hormones Associated with Puberty May Influence Breast Cancer Risk (dateline September 14, 2003)
According to a study of identical twin pairs, the age a woman begins menstruating may influence her risk of developing breast cancer, if her disease is caused by genes.
Gene May Explain Poorer Breast Cancer Outcome Among African-Americans (dateline September 8, 2003)
Researchers have identified a gene that may help explain why African-American women do not respond as well to breast cancer treatment as white women.
Black Cohosh Herbal Remedy May be Harmful to Chemotherapy Patients (dateline September 5, 2003)
A preliminary study shows that the herbal remedy, black cohosh, may be dangerous when taken by women who are being treated with chemotherapy. Black cohosh is often taken to help relieve bothersome symptoms of menopause, particularly hot flashes.
Researchers Find New Gene Associated with Breast Cancer (dateline August 31, 2003)
Researchers have identified a possible new gene involved with breast cancer, according to a study that was scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Study: Common Drugs Such as Aspirin May Help Prevent Breast Cancer (dateline August 29, 2003)
Long term use of ibuprofen and aspirin may help prevent women from developing breast cancer, according to the results of a recent study.
Study Finds Lower Doses of Tamoxifen May Work for Breast Cancer Patients (dateline August 19, 2003)
The drug tamoxifen may be just as effective at treating breast cancer when taken in lower doses, according to the results of a recent study.
Million Women Study Finds Increased Breast Cancer Risk Among Women Who Use Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) (dateline August 15, 2003)
Results from the Million Women Study, a United Kingdom research project investigating reproductive and lifestyle factors affecting women’s health, has found that women who use or have used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are more likely to develop breast cancer, compared to women who have never us
Study: 2 Million Healthy Women Would Benefit from Breast Cancer Prevention Drug (dateline July 31, 2003)
A recent study finds that approximately 10 million healthy women would be eligible to take the drug tamoxifen to reduce their chances of developing breast cancer. Of those women, over two million are likely to reap the benefits of the drug without experiencing side effects.