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Breast Health

Discounted Mammograms Offered to Women on National Mammography Day (dateline October 9, 2001)

Friday, October 19, 2001 has been designated National Mammography Day in the United States. On this day, more than 2,200 mammography facilities will offer discounted or free mammograms to help promote the importance of early breast cancer detection.

October 9, 20013 min read
Breast Health

Study Finds Increase in Outpatient Mastectomies for Breast Cancer (dateline October 8, 2001)

A newly published study found that more breast cancer patients are receiving mastectomies on an outpatient basis than in the past.

October 8, 20015 min read
Breast Health

UK Study Sees More Women Opting for Aggressive Screening Versus Breast Cancer Prevention Trials (dateline September 25, 2001)

Researchers in the United Kingdom are concerned about the low level of participation in breast cancer prevention clinical trials.

September 25, 20014 min read

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Warming the Skin of Patients Before Surgery May Decrease Wound Infection (dateline September 20, 2001)

Many patients who undergo surgery are given antibiotics prior to their operations to help reduce the risk of infections. However, British researchers have discovered that warming the skin before surgery may be a more effective method of decreasing wound infections.

September 20, 20013 min read
Breast Health

Nuclear Medicine Breast Cancer Test May Be Helpful for Some Women, Particularly in Those with Dense Breasts (dateline September 19, 2001)

Several recent studies show that nuclear medicine breast imaging (also called scintimammography) may be useful as a supplement to mammography in helping to detect breast cancer.

September 19, 20015 min read
Breast Health

Update: More U.S. States Approved to Participate in Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act to Help Low Income Women (dateline September 13, 2001)

Nine more U.S. states received approval to provide aid to low income women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through a federally funded program.

September 13, 20014 min read
Breast Health

Large Study on Digital Mammography Set to Begin (dateline September 10, 2001)

The largest federally-funded clinical trial on medical imaging will soon be underway to determine whether digital mammography is equal or superior to standard film mammography in helping to detect breast cancer. While the first digital mammography system has already gained U.S.

September 10, 20014 min read
Breast Health

Researchers Investigate Whether Flaxseed Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer (dateline September 4, 2001)

The first study to show that the dietary supplement flaxseed may help prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women was recently presented at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society. Flaxseed has long been cultivated from the flax plant to make foods and linens.

September 4, 20014 min read
Breast Health

Further Data Show Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) Helps Find More Breast Cancers on Mammograms (dateline August 30, 2001)

A study of nearly 13,000 women confirms previous research that shows computer software helps radiologists detect more breast cancers on mammogram films.

August 30, 20014 min read

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