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posted Sept 3, 2010 - Regular consumption of alcohol raises the risk of developing lobular and hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, but not, it appears, invasive ductal carcinoma which accounts for about 70 percent of all breast cancers.
posted Aug 20, 2010 - An experimental drug called olaparib shows promise for women with breast cancer who carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.
posted Aug 6, 2010 - Women who regularly take fish oil supplements may find they have been protecting themselves against breast cancer as well.
posted Aug 6, 2010 - Women who regularly take fish oil supplements may find they have been protecting themselves against breast cancer as well.
posted Jul 30, 2010 - Study says despite the risk of relapse and fatality, half of breast cancer patients do not take their medications for the recommended period of time.
posted Jul 16, 2010 - Numerous studies over the past 40 years consistently show cancer risk to be four to six times higher for women with extremely dense breasts than for women with low density breasts.
posted Jul 9, 2010 - Study finds that beginning an exercise program one to three days after breast cancer surgery can help patients maintain shoulder movement and minimize loss of arm or shoulder function.
posted Jul 1, 2010 - Researchers at Ohio State University have found that a psychological intervention program (counseling) designed for breast cancer patients reduces their risk of dying if the cancer recurs.
posted Jun 18, 2010 - A single dose of targeted radiation during breast-conservation surgery may be as effective as up to six weeks of daily post-operative radiation treatments, according to initial results from an ongoing study.
posted Jun 4, 2010 - Study suggests that giving estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer patients estrogen-lowering drugs prior to surgery could better their chance of being able to choose lumpectomy instead of a full mastectomy.
posted May 28, 2010 - Research finds a specific grouping of 3 surface markers could lead to earlier detection and targeted therapy for aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
posted May 14, 2010 - Concerns were raised this week about DNA test kits being offered over the counter at local drugstores.
posted April 30, 2010 - Two separate research projects suggest that freezing breast cancer tumors may be an alternative to lumpectomy and chemotherapy.
posted April 20, 2010 - A unique research group is poised to revolutionize the way new drugs are studied and made available to patients.
posted March 26, 2010 - The Oncotype DX test is helping women and their doctors make individualized treatment decisions.
posted March 19, 2010 - In a recent study, women who reported taking aspirin 2 to 5 days/week after breast cancer treatment were about 60% less likely to have a recurrence than those who didn't take aspirin.
posted February 26, 2010 - Even women with family history of breast cancer can lower their risk by breastfeeding during their child's first year, new study shows.
posted February 19, 2010 - Researchers are beginning to conclude that it may be wise to avoid antidepressants altogether while taking tamoxifen.
posted January 29, 2010 - A recent trial showed that acupuncture can work as well as medication for lessening hot flashes that are a result of hormone therapies.
posted January 22, 2010 - Many women apparently don't want to have MRIs, even though the test is non-invasive and is usually paid for by insurance when recommended by a woman's physician.
posted January 8, 2010 - Research now suggests that soy, once discouraged for breast cancer survivors, reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death from the disease.
posted December 18, 2009 - The U.S. Preventive Services Tasks Force caused national uproar in November 2009 when it recommended fewer mammograms for women.
posted December 4, 2009 - Recent studies may give reason for doctors to presribe Herceptin for HER2-positive breast tumors smaller than 6mm.
posted November 25, 2009 - A new report estimates excess body fat is responsible for 105,000 cancers every year in the United States, including 17% of all breast cancers.
posted November 20, 2009 - Many cultures have long believed in the medicinal qualities of curcumin, the main component in the common cooking spice, turmeric. Now research is showing it has real cancer-fighting abilities.
posted November 6, 2009 - A shortened, more intensive course of radiation given to the whole breast has shown favorable results, indicating it may be as effective as the traditional 5-7 week treatment plan.
posted October 30, 2009 - A common weed could hold the key to advanced research on cell division and longevity, according to a NIH-sponsored study published in the journal "Molecular Cell."
posted October 23, 2009 - Recent clinical trial shows weight training is not only safe for most women with lymphedema, it can also improve their symptoms.
posted October 16, 2009 - New discovery decodes DNA of metastatic tumors, finding 5 new mutations and a "roadmap" for further study.
posted September 24, 2009 - Research finds bone loss can be treated in breast cancer patients with a comprehensive regimen that includes osteoporosis drugs and other treatments.
posted September 11, 2009 - Study links oral contraceptive use to a particularly aggressive type of breast cancer.
posted September 4, 2009 - Intriguing study suggests some breast cancers might disappear if left untreated.
posted August 28, 2009 - Routine exercise is proving valuable in the fight against breast cancer.
posted August 21, 2009 - Despite the much-touted benefits of drinking alcohol in moderation, experts agree there is an undeniable link between alcohol and cancer - particularly breast cancer.
posted August 7, 2009 - Scientists in Australia have discovered that basal breast cancers -- one of the most aggressive types -- begin in the cells lining the mammary glands, not in breast stem cells.
posted July 31, 2009 - A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago asserts that the powerful compound retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, can restore a healthy balance to cell processes, inhibiting the growth of cancerous breast cells.
posted July 24, 2009 - The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) announces a clinical trial to evaluate a new drug combination for breast cancer. The new drug could potentially block blood vessel growth and stop certain proteins from helping cancer cells grow.
posted July 17, 2009 - A recent policy report by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research suggests that good nutrition and exercise could prevent 38% of breast cancer in the U.S.
posted July 10, 2009 - Two new microsurgical procedures may effectively reduce the fluid build-up and greatly reduce symptoms associated with lymphedema.
posted July 2, 2009 - The FDA has approved Sancuso, a five-day patch that fights nausea from cancer chemotherapy.
posted June 19, 2009 - An international panel of experts has proposed a different approach to choosing the best way to treat early breast cancer.
posted June 12, 2009 - More women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in one breast are choosing to have both breasts removed. Fourteen percent made that decision in 2005, compared to only 4% in 1998.
posted June 5, 2009 - Recent Canadian research finds even if a woman has no known BRCA gene mutation, if she has a significant family history of breast cancer, she has a 30-40% lifetime risk of developing the disease -- four times that of the general population.
posted June 1, 2009 - New research shows that pregnant women who have breast cancer can be treated successfully without harming their babies.
posted June 1, 2009 - from PRNewswire -- Combining two chemotherapy drugs with trastuzumab (Herceptin) to treat women who have metastatic HER2+ breast cancer may offer physicians another choice in their treatment options.