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New Research Shows Soy May Prevent Breast Cancer (dateline February 1, 2000)

A preliminary study funded by the United States Department of Agriculture revealed that diets containing soy protein help protect against breast cancer.

February 1, 20003 min read
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Update: FDA Approves Digital Mammography (dateline February 1, 2000)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved General Electric’s "full-field" digital mammography system on January 31, 2000. The approval comes after a recommendation from the FDA’s advisory panel in late December 1999.

February 1, 20002 min read
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New Study Links Hormone Replacement Therapy To Breast Cancer Risk (dateline January 31, 2000)

A new study conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institutes shows that women who take combined hormone replacement therapy —estrogen and progesterone— for more than five years may be at greater risk of developing breast cancer than women who take estrogen alone.

January 31, 20004 min read

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Breast Cancer Ad Campaign Features Models with Mastectomy Scars (dateline January 31, 2000)

In mid-January, The Breast Cancer Fund launched a new advertising campaign that aims to promote breast cancer awareness by super-imposing breast removal scars on professional models.

January 31, 20003 min read
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New Antibacterial Solution May Reduce Complications From Breast Implants (dateline January 21, 2000)

Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have discovered that the use of a combination of three antibacterial agents during surgery may reduce capsular contracture, a common complication of saline breast implants.

January 21, 20002 min read
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Some Breast Cancer Recurrences May Be More Likely Among Younger Women (dateline January 19, 2000)

A widely publicized study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reported that cases in which breast cancer returns (recurs) after treatment may be more common among younger women.

January 19, 20003 min read
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Tamoxifen Improves Breast Cancer Survival, Decreases Chances of Cancer Returning in Older Women (dateline January 18, 2000)

A recent British study discussed in the medical journal, Cancer, confirms previous data that suggests the benefits of the drug tamoxifen in breast cancer patients may be age-related.

January 18, 20003 min read
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New Kits Help Patients Manage Fluid Drainage after Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, and Breast Reconstruction (dateline January 13, 2000)

Photo courtesy of Care-Guide Kits Lumpectomy (removal of a breast lump) and mastectomy (removal of the breast) are common surgical treatments for breast cancer.

January 13, 20005 min read
Breast Health

Medical Experts Refute Recent Study that Criticizes Mammography (dateline January 7, 2000)

A recent study by Danish researchers published in the January 8, 2000 issue of The Lancet has led medical experts to reiterate the benefits of screening mammography .

January 7, 20003 min read

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