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Breast Health Link Between BRCA1 Gene And ATM Protein May Explain Increased Breast Cancer Risk (dateline November 11, 1999)
Scientists at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas have discovered that the protein kinase ATM (ataxia telangiectasia) works with the BRCA1 tumor suppressor protein to repair cellular DNA damage.
Breast Health FDA approves Taxol for early breast cancer treatment (dateline November 10, 1999)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the anti-cancer drug Taxol (generic name paclitaxel) to treat early stage breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm.
Breast Health Non-toxic Drug Fenretinide May Reduce Recurrent Breast Cancer (dateline November 5, 1999)
A preliminary study reveals that fenretinide, a non-toxic drug related to Vitamin A, may significantly reduce recurrent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.
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Continued Breast Health Researchers Skeptical About Link Between Breast Cancer And Dry Cleaning, Lawn Service (dateline October 28, 1999)
A number of small studies over the past few years have shown a possible increased incidence of breast cancer in women who use dry cleaning services or professional lawn services.
Breast Health Rescued From The South Pole, Dr. Nielsen Confirms She Has Breast Cancer (dateline October 26, 1999)
Dr. Jerri Nielsen, 47, returned to the United States last week after the U.S. National Guard air-lifted her from the National Science Foundation’s Amundsen-Scott research station at the South Pole on October 16, 1999. Dr.
Breast Health Researchers Will Begin Testing Endostatin On Cancer Patients (dateline October 26, 1999)
After much anticipation, researchers will begin testing the effects of the tumor-starving drug endostatin in humans this week.
Breast Health Genetic Testing May Lead To Less Invasive Treatment Of Early Breast Cancer (dateline October 22, 1999)
A recent study by Dr. Ayman Linjawi of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, Canada reveals that the expression of the mutant bcl-2 gene and p53 tumor suppressor in women with early stage breast cancer may lead to treatment with tamoxifen and chemotherapy, preventing more invasive surgica
Breast Health Fibrin Sealant Reduces Fluid Accumulation After Breast Surgery (dateline October 21, 1999)
A study at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center reveals that using fibrin sealant significantly reduces total fluid drainage in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy with axillary node dissection .
Breast Health Update: Doctor With Breast Cancer Rescued From South Pole (dateline October 18, 1999)
After two days of waiting for temperatures to rise to minus fifty-eight degrees Celsius (seventy-two degrees below zero Fahrenheit), a United States National Guard cargo plane rescued Dr. Jerri Nielsen from the South Pole. Through satellite consultation with U.S. doctors, Dr.
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False Rumor Says Antiperspirants Cause Breast Cancer (dateline October 14, 1999)
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High-dose Chemotherapy Improves Breast Cancer Survival (dateline October 13, 1999)
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Update: Attempt To Rescue Doctor With Breast Cancer At South Pole Is Delayed (dateline October 13, 1999)
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Clinical Breast Exams Can Be Improved With More Standardization (dateline October 12, 1999)
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FDA approves Sensibility breast self-examination pad (dateline October 11, 1999)
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Drug Industry Prepares for Y2K Rush on Prescription Medicines (dateline October 11, 1999)
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Doctor With Breast Cancer Will Be Air-Lifted From South Pole (dateline October 6, 1999)
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FDA Approves ELLENCE, A New Breast Cancer Treatment (dateline September 16, 1999)
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New Research Sheds Light On Why Women Build Resistance To Tamoxifen Breast Cancer Therapy (dateline July 30, 1999)
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New guidelines help doctors determine which women should be offered tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer (dateline May 18, 1999)
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New FDA Mammography Act Requires Facilities to Provide Written Results to Patients within 30 days (dateline May 3, 1999)
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New FDA Mammography Act Requires Facilities to Provide Written Results to Patients within 30 days (dateline April 28, 1999)
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Heart Disease News (dateline April 16, 1999)
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Duke University Study Renews Hope For Use of Angiostatin to Shrink Cancer Tumors (dateline March 16, 1999)
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