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Breast Health

Study: Breast-Feeding and Having Many Children Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (dateline October 24, 2002)

Though several small studies have suggested that breast-feeding reduces a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, experts have needed assurance from larger, more diverse analyses.

October 24, 20023 min read
Breast Health

Study: No Evidence of "Breast Cancer Personality" (dateline October 22, 2002)

As far back as ancient Rome, people have suggested that personality can affect health. In the twentieth century, there was talk that women with so-called type A personalities—competitive, aggressive, extroverts—may be more likely to develop breast cancer than their peers.

October 22, 20023 min read
Breast Health

Study Finds Possible Benefit to Mammography Screening of Breast Reconstruction Patients (dateline October 21, 2002)

A small study released by the University of Michigan finds that mammography screening in women who have undergone a breast reconstructive procedure called TRAM flap reconstruction may help detect a recurrence of breast cancer before the tumor grows large enough to be felt by touch.

October 21, 20024 min read

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Breast Implants Often Require Additional Surgery Due to Complications (dateline October 12, 2002)

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee heard testimony from two manufacturers of saline breast implants which highlighted the high rate of complications with implant surgery.

October 12, 20023 min read
Breast Health

New Studies Highlight Advances in Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer (dateline October 11, 2002)

Two studies discussed at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) may help improve the use of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.

October 11, 20023 min read
Breast Health

Effects of Breast Cancer Recurrences on Women Initially Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer (dateline October 9, 2002)

A small study sheds new light on the outcome of women who experience recurrences of breast cancer after their initial diagnoses.

October 9, 20024 min read
Breast Health

Expert Panel Recommends Women Continue to Use Tamoxifen Despite New Drug Research (dateline October 8, 2002)

Despite promising studies on emerging drugs, tamoxifen (brand name, Nolvadex) is still the best option for preventing a recurrence of breast cancer after surgery outside of a clinical trial setting, according to a panel of experts assembled by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

October 8, 20024 min read
Breast Health

October 18 is National Mammography Day: Free or Reduced Cost Mammograms Available (dateline September 30, 2002)

October 18, 2002 has been designated National Mammography Day in the United States. On the third Friday this October, many mammography facilities will be offering free or reduced-cost screening mammograms as part of breast cancer awareness month.

September 30, 20022 min read
Breast Health

Study: Vegetarians May be at Lower Risk of Developing Breast Cancer (dateline September 29, 2002)

A new study finds that vegetarian women may be less likely to develop breast cancer. However, the researchers are uncertain whether the lack of meat in the diet plays as large of a role in preventing breast cancer as the significant consumption of vegetables.

September 29, 20023 min read

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