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Scientists uncover new key to the puzzle of hormone therapy and breast cancer

November 9, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- The use of postmenopausal hormone therapy has decreased over time in the United States, which researchers suggest may play a key role in the declining rate of atypical ductal hyper

Breast density associated with increased risk of cancer recurrence

November 9, 2009

A new study finds that women treated for breast cancer are at higher risk of cancer recurrence if they have dense breasts.

Carnegie Mellon researchers link health-care debate to risk of dying in US and Europe

November 6, 2009

PITTSBURGH -- The current health care debate in the United States is complicated.

Researcher: 'Optical biopsy' for breast cancer increasingly accurate

November 5, 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Most biopsies following mammograms reveal benign abnormalities, not cancer.

Experimental agent reduces breast cancer metastasis to bone

November 3, 2009

Researchers have reduced breast cancer metastasis to bone using an experimental agent to inhibit ROCK, a protein that was found to be over-expressed in metastatic breast cancer.

ADA releases updated position paper on breastfeeding

November 3, 2009

CHICAGO -- The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on breastfeeding that details health benefits for both infants and mothers and encourages promotion of breastfee

Weight training boosts breast cancer survivors' body image and intimate relationship satisfaction

November 3, 2009

In addition to building muscle, weightlifting is also a prescription for self-esteem among breast cancer survivors, according to new University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine research.

Adapting space-industry technology to treat breast cancer

November 2, 2009

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center and Argonne National Laboratory are collaborating on a study to determine if an imaging technique used by NASA to inspect the space shuttle can be used

Study shows hormone replacement therapy decreases mortality in younger postmenopausal woman

October 28, 2009

New York, NY, October 28, 2009 -- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal estrogen deficiency has been in widespread use for over 60 years.

Adding tools against breast tumors

October 27, 2009

At the end of a 10-year, coast-to-coast study of women with an unusual form of breast cancer, Richard J.

Alcohol activates cellular changes that make tumor cells spread

October 26, 2009

Alcohol consumption has long been linked to cancer and its spread, but the underlying mechanism has never been clear.

M. D. Anderson redefines screening guidelines for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers

October 26, 2009

HOUSTON - Drawing on years of experience in cancer research and patient care, The University of Texas M. D.

UB study explores how women make decisions about breast cancer surgery

October 26, 2009

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- For women just diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the important decisions confronting them is whether to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy.

Canadian cardiology team clears the way for lifesaving breast cancer treatment

October 26, 2009

Edmonton − A team of Canadian cardiologists, in collaboration with oncologists, are playing an important role in the war against breast cancer Dr.



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