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Survey Illustrates What Women Don't Know about Breast Cancer (dateline October 13, 2007)
To coincide with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) recently released the results of a survey to determine how informed women are about breast cancer.
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October 19 is National Mammography Day (dateline October 11, 2007)
Friday, October 19, 2007, has been designated National Mammography Day in the United States. Women are encouraged to use this day as a reminder to make an appointment to get a mammogram.
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Researchers Investigating Breast Cancer Vaccine (dateline August 26, 2007)
Researchers are studying whether a vaccine similar to one being developed for prostate cancer would help treat breast cancer. The vaccine, called Neuvenge, is designed to target certain types of breast cancer cells in women whose cancers have spread to other organs despite treatment.
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Researchers Seeking More Minority Women for 'Sister Study' on Breast Cancer Risk Factors (dateline August 25, 2007)
Researchers of a large breast cancer study of sisters are encouraging more minority women to enroll to ensure a diverse study sample and far-reaching results. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) plans to enroll 50,000 women in its Sister Study by the end of 2007.
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New Breast Chek® Kit Helps Women Perform Self-Exams (dateline July 29, 2007)
Courtesy of Plexus Worldwide, Inc. Women have a new option to help them perform their monthly breast self-exams. The Breast Check Self-Examination Kit, recently approved by the U.S.
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Booklet Provides Assistance for Older Patients Living with Cancer (dateline June 25, 2007)
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has published a booklet entitled, "Cancer in Older Adults," which provides information on more than 120 types of cancer and cancer-related syndromes, clinical trials information, coping resources, information on managing side effects, medical illustrations,
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Four Studies Reveal Advances in Women's Cancer Research
The results of four new studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) reveal advances in the field of women's cancer research.
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National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund Accepting Applications for Best Practices Awards in Breast Cancer Advocacy (dateline June 22, 2007)
The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund will award seven consumer-led grassroots advocacy organizations $25,000 or $50,000, in recognition of their strategic, high-impact programs that are addressing critical issues in the systems of research, access to quality care and public policy.
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Study: Breast Cancer May be More Deadly in Men (dateline June 3, 2007)
While only about 1% of men are diagnosed with breast cancer, a recent study finds that men may be at higher risk than women of dying from the disease.
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Study Finds That Fewer Women Are Getting Mammograms (dateline June 1, 2007)
Mammography is the gold standard in breast cancer detection, but a new study shows that fewer women have been getting mammograms in recent years. According to the study, after years of increased mammography rates, between 2000 and 2005, mammography rates leveled off and then eventually fell by 4%.
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Number of Breast Cancer Cases Continue to Decline (dateline May 16, 2007)
New research reveals that breast cancer cases declined by over 8% from 2001 through 2004. The results of this research complement a U.S. government study published in December 2006 that found that 7% fewer women were diagnosed with breast cancer between 2002 and 2003.
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FDA Approves New Breast Cancer Drug, Tykerb (dateline May 14, 2007)
The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has approved the use of a new drug, Tykerb (generic name, lapatinib) for advanced breast cancer patients. Tykerb can be used along with another drug, Xeloda (generic name, capectabine).
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Study: Switching Breast Cancer Drugs during Treatment Could Increase Survival (dateline April 30, 2007)
Switching from the drug tamoxifen to Aromasin (generic name, exemestane) two to three years after treatment could decrease a woman's risk of dying from breast cancer, according to the results of a recent study. Many women are treated with the drug tamoxifen for breast cancer.
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Lifetime Television Leads Effort to End 'Drive-Through Mastectomies' as U.S. Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act is Reintroduced (dateline April 28, 2007)
For a decade, Lifetime Television has been gathering signatures in an effort to help end "drive through mastectomies." To try to reduce the cost of inpatient healthcare costs, many insurance companies have been requiring that breast cancer patients be released from the hospital soon after their brea
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American Cancer Society Still Recommends Women Begin Annual Mammograms at Age 40 (dateline April 20, 2007)
While mammography guidelines have been debated by health experts in recent years, the American Cancer Society announced that it is keeping its recommendation that women begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40.
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MRI Screening Recommended for Some Women at Very High Risk of Breast Cancer (dateline April 2, 2007)
The American Cancer Society recommends that women at very high risk of developing breast cancer have annual breast MRI exams in addition to annual mammograms to increase the likelihood that breast cancer will be detected early, when the chances of survival are greatest.
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Study: Many Breast Cancer Patients Quit Treatment with Tamoxifen (dateline March 31, 2007)
Research has shown that five years is the optimal amount of time to take tamoxifen to help treat breast cancer and prevent its recurrence, but a new study from Ireland finds that many women stop taking tamoxifen early.
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FDA Approves Test to Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence (dateline March 29, 2007)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a test to predict the likelihood that breast cancer will return five to 10 years after the initial diagnosis.
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Menopause Society Discusses Benefits and Risks of Using Hormone Replacement Therapy (dateline February 22, 2007)
A new "position statement" from the North American Menopause Society discusses the benefits and risks of using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), noting that HRT may be safer for younger menopausal women with severe menopausal symptoms.
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Study: Younger Women May Have Better Chances of Surviving Ovarian Cancer (dateline January 21, 2007)
A recent study finds that younger women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer may be more likely to survive the disease than older women.
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Breast Cancer Deaths Declining (dateline January 20, 2007)
The number of breast cancer cases in the United States appears to be declining, according to the results of a newly published study. Researchers found that between 2002 and 2003, 7% fewer women were diagnosed with breast cancer.
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FDA Approves Herceptin for Early Stage Breast Cancer after Surgery (dateline December 5, 2006)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of the drug Herceptin (generic name, trastuzumab) for use in early stage breast cancer patients after treatment with surgery - either mastectomy or lumpectomy.
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FDA Approves Use of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants (dateline December 3, 2006)
After a 14-year ban, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the marketing of silicone gel-filled breast implants made by two companies for breast reconstruction in women of all ages and breast augmentation in women ages 22 and older.
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Study Finds Link between Red Meat and Breast Cancer (dateline November 31, 2006)
Pre-menopausal women who frequently consume red meat may be at higher risk of developing a certain type of breast cancer than pre-menopausal women who consume less red meat, according to the results of a new study.