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Breast Health

FDA Approves Herceptin for Early Stage Breast Cancer after Surgery (dateline December 5, 2006)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of the drug Herceptin (generic name, trastuzumab) for use in early stage breast cancer patients after treatment with surgery - either mastectomy or lumpectomy.

December 5, 20064 min read
Breast Health

FDA Approves Use of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants (dateline December 3, 2006)

After a 14-year ban, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the marketing of silicone gel-filled breast implants made by two companies for breast reconstruction in women of all ages and breast augmentation in women ages 22 and older.

December 3, 20065 min read
Breast Health

Study Finds Link between Red Meat and Breast Cancer (dateline November 31, 2006)

Pre-menopausal women who frequently consume red meat may be at higher risk of developing a certain type of breast cancer than pre-menopausal women who consume less red meat, according to the results of a new study.

December 1, 20064 min read

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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.

October 23, 20063 min read
Breast Health

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.

October 22, 20063 min read
Breast Health

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.

August 31, 20064 min read
Breast Health

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.

August 28, 20062 min read
Breast Health

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.

July 2, 20061 min read
Cancer

FDA Advisory Panel Backs Cervical Cancer Vaccine (dateline June 18, 2006)

On June 8, 2006 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer and vulvar and vaginal pre-cancers.

June 18, 20064 min read

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