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Study Finds Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives (dateline October 23, 2006)
While health care professionals have long told women to get screened for breast cancer, research has been mixed as to whether screening can prevent deaths from the disease.
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Researchers Discovery Hundreds of Genes Involved with Breast and Colorectal Cancers (dateline October 22, 2006)
Researchers have identified several genes that cause breast and colorectal cancers, according to a study published in the journal, Science.
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Study: Cigarette Smoke Can Damage Normal Breast Cells (dateline August 31, 2006)
Cigarette smoke can prevent normal breast cells from repairing damage and lead to the development of cancer, according to researchers at the University of Florida. The link between smoking and breast cancer has been controversial.
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Most Americans Don't Know What Screening Tests They Need (dateline August 28, 2006)
U.S. government researchers report that most Americans don't know when and how often to get important screening tests such as mammograms, Pap smears, and colonoscopies-even though they know these exams help detect cancer in early stages.
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National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund Invites Applications for Awards (dateline July 2, 2006)
The National Breast Cancer Coalition, formed in 1991, has hundreds of member organizations and tens of thousands of individual members working together in the fight against breast cancer.
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Estrogen Replacement Therapy May Not Increase Women's Risk of Breast Cancer
While several widely reported studies over the past few years have shown an increased risk of breast cancer among post-menopausal women who take hormone replacement therapy, results of a recent study find that this may not be the case in all circumstances.
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Osteoporosis Drug, Raloxifene, Shows Promise in Preventing Breast Cancer (dateline April 30, 2006)
Initial results of a large study show that the osteoporosis drug raloxifene (brand name, Evista) may be as effective at preventing breast cancer as the standard drug, tamoxifen, but with fewer side effects.
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Update: Over 25,000 Enrolled in Sister Study on Breast Cancer (dateline April 23, 2006)
Over 25,000 women have now enrolled to participate in the Sister Study, according to the study's website.
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Study: Radiation Therapy Saves Lives After Breast-Conserving Surgery (dateline April 2, 2006)
Women who receive radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) increase their chances of surviving breast cancer, according to the results of a new study.
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Study Questions Health Benefits of Low-Fat Diet, but Offers Some Positive News About Breast Cancer Risk (dateline March 31, 2006)
Researchers have believed for years that a low-fat diet can reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer and other diseases, even though study results have been mixed.
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Breast Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines Updated (dateline February 17, 2006)
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an organization of 19 leading cancer care centers in the United States, updated its Breast Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines in December 2005 to reflect recent advances in breast cancer treatment.
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FDA Approves Femara for Early-stage Breast Cancer (dateline February 15, 2006)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug Femara (generic name, letrozole) for the treatment of post-menopausal, early-stage breast cancer after surgery.
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Another Study Finds Removing Fewer Lymph Nodes Effective At Reducing Side Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery (dateline January 26, 2006)
A recent study by British researchers adds to a growing body of research that removing only a few lymph nodes in breast cancer patients to check if cancer has spread may significantly reduce potential side effects compared to the standard method of removing 10-30 lymph nodes.
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Update: Herceptin Significantly Reduces Chances of Breast Cancer Recurrence for Select Women (dateline January 22, 2006)
Two U.S. government clinical trials find that the drug Herceptin (generic name, trastuzumab) can significantly reduce the recurrence of breast cancer in women with an aggressive form of the disease, when given in combination with chemotherapy.
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Report: Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline (dateline December 12, 2005)
The "Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2002" finds that deaths from most types of cancer continue to decline in the United States, possibly due to better preventive strategies, increased early detection, and treatment advances.
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Study: Mammography and Drug Treatments Reduce Deaths from Breast Cancer (dateline December 4, 2005)
A recent study tries to settle the debate concerning the reason for the decline in breast cancer deaths over the past several years.
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Pregnant Women Warned Not to Take Breast Cancer Drug, Femara (dateline December 3, 2005)
The manufacturer of the breast cancer drug, Femara (generic name letrozole), issued a warning that women who may be pregnant should avoid the drug because of an increased risk of birth defects. Femara is approved by the U.S.
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Breast Cancer Survivor Takes Readers on Her Journey in an Inspiring New Book (dateline November 13, 2005)
Wendi Fox Pedicone has penned an uplifting firsthand account of her breast cancer experience that Imagnis.com proudly recommends. Diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in 2004, Ms. Pedicone had no known risk factors and did not perform monthly breast self-exams.
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October 21 is National Mammography Day (dateline September 29, 2005)
Friday, October 21, 2005 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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Study: Digital Mammography Better Than Standard Mammography at Detecting Breast Cancer in Some Women (dateline September 23, 2005)
Digital mammography may detect breast cancer more accurately than standard film-based mammography in certain women, according to preliminary results of a study funded by the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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Study: Exercise May Improve Breast Cancer Survival (dateline September 11, 2005)
A recent study finds that women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer can improve their chances of survival if they engage in light or moderate physical activity, such as walking a few hours a week.
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Study: Rates of Non-Invasive Breast Cancers Increasing (dateline September 5, 2005)
The incidence of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a very early form of non-invasive breast cancer, have increased sevenfold since 1980, according to the results of a recent study.
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Lifetime Television Leads Effort to End 'Drive-Through Mastectomies' (dateline August 21, 2005)
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 breasts are remove
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Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Help Prevent Breast Cancer (dateline July 7, 2005)
A class of drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol may also reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to research results presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in May 2005.