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Being active seen to up breast cancer survival
• Cancer: Breast • May 24 05

Physical activity apparently increases a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer - regardless of her level of physical activity before the diagnosis… Being active seen to up breast cancer survival   

 
 

Minogue recovering after breast cancer surgery
• Cancer: Breast • May 23 05

Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue was recuperating on Sunday after successful breast cancer surgery, as fans wished her a speedy recovery.

… Minogue recovering after breast cancer surgery   
 
 

Kylie Minogue to have breast surgery this week
• Cancer: Breast • May 19 05

Pop diva Kylie Minogue is undergoing medical tests in the Australian city of Melbourne in preparation for breast cancer surgery later this… Kylie Minogue to have breast surgery this week   

 
 

Breast cancer drug study halted after two deaths
• Cancer: Breast • May 18 05

A test using two chemotherapy agents to treat breast cancer was halted after two women in the study died, French… Breast cancer drug study halted after two deaths   

 
 

Kylie’s case shows breast cancer can strike early
• Cancer: Breast • May 17 05

News that Australia’s biggest music star Kylie Minogue has been diagnosed with breast cancer shows the disease - the most common cancer… Kylie’s case shows breast cancer can strike early   

 
 

Cholesterol drugs may reduce breast cancer risk
• Cancer: Breast • May 16 05

Women taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, such as Lipitor or Mevacor, seem to have sharply lower chances of developing breast cancer, according to… Cholesterol drugs may reduce breast cancer risk   

 
 

MRI + mammogram best for screening high-risk women
• Cancer: Breast • May 16 05

Combining Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with mammography is the best way to detect breast cancer in women who are genetically… MRI + mammogram best for screening high-risk women   

 
 

Some people get delayed cancer care-studies
• Cancer: Breast • May 16 05

Many U.S. cancer patients are getting delayed or substandard care for their disease and are dying earlier as a consequence, according to several studies… Some people get delayed cancer care-studies   

 
 

Femara bests tamoxifen in breast cancer trial
• Cancer: Breast • May 13 05

For postmenopausal women with hormone-driven breast cancer, follow-on treatment with Femara is more effective in preventing recurrence of cancer than is tamoxifen,… Femara bests tamoxifen in breast cancer trial   

 
 

Breast cancer recurrence in Japanese women
• Cancer: Breast • May 13 05

The rate of breast cancer recurrence is much lower among women of Japanese descent than among women in the general U.S. population,… Breast cancer recurrence in Japanese women   

 
 

Breast cancer survival
• Cancer: Breast • May 13 05

Modern treatments have significantly boosted the 15-year survival rate for breast cancer, researchers say.

A scientific study has found that modern drug… Breast cancer survival   

 
 

Osteoporosis risk high for breast cancer survivors
• Cancer: Breast • May 11 05

Postmenopausal women who have survived early breast cancer face a higher than average risk of Osteoporosis, according to a report by… Osteoporosis risk high for breast cancer survivors   

 
 

Confusion about cost may lower mammogram rates
• Cancer: Breast • May 09 05

Many women in the U.S. forego breast cancer screening because they think they can’t afford the test, whereas their insurance provider would absorb much… Confusion about cost may lower mammogram rates   

 
 

Breast cancer risk less when mom smoked in pregnancy
• Cancer: Breast • May 05 05

Women whose mothers smoked while they were pregnant have a reduced likelihood of developing breast cancer, according to a new… Breast cancer risk less when mom smoked in pregnancy   

 
 

Japanese Women Show Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer Recurrence
• Cancer: Breast • May 02 05

American women of Japanese descent treated for early-stage breast cancer are less likely to suffer a recurrence of the disease than women… Japanese Women Show Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer Recurrence   

 
 

Some women wary of breast cancer drug -study
• Cancer: Breast • May 01 05

omen with a high risk of breast cancer are declining to take tamoxifen because they are afraid of side effects, even though the drug… Some women wary of breast cancer drug -study   

 
 

Roche’s breast cancer drug gets more positive data
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 28 05

Herceptin, a breast cancer drug developed by Roche and its U.S. biotechnology arm Genentech Inc., helps women fight an aggressive form of… Roche’s breast cancer drug gets more positive data   

 
 

Genentech drug helps post-surgery breast cancer
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 26 05

Genentech Inc. said on Monday its breast cancer drug Herceptin improved survival in certain women with early-stage cancer who underwent surgery.

The… Genentech drug helps post-surgery breast cancer   

 
 

Nutrient benefits babies in womb, study finds
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 20 05

Nutrients called omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oils, flaxseed and walnuts, may start protecting a woman from breast cancer before she… Nutrient benefits babies in womb, study finds   

 
 

A-bomb exposure linked to male breast cancer
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 20 05

A study of Japanese atomic bomb survivors shows that men exposed to radiation were more likely to develop breast cancer than others… A-bomb exposure linked to male breast cancer   

 
 

Deadlier form of cancer found in black women
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 18 05

Women of African descent are more likely than whites to suffer an earlier and more virulent form of breast cancer, and… Deadlier form of cancer found in black women   

 
 

FDA panel backs mentor silicone breast implants
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 14 05

A U.S. advisory panel on Wednesday urged approval for Mentor Corp.‘s silicone breast implants, a recommendation that could end 13-year-old restrictions sparked by concerns… FDA panel backs mentor silicone breast implants   

 
 

U.S. panel split on mentor breast implant safety
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 13 05

Members of a U.S. advisory panel voiced mixed opinions about the safety of Mentor Corp.‘s silicone breast implants on Wednesday as they debated whether… U.S. panel split on mentor breast implant safety   

 
 

U.S. panel rejects Inamed silicone breast implants
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 13 05

Inamed Corp. narrowly failed to convince a U.S. panel on Tuesday that its silicone breast implants are safe enough to win U.S. approval and… U.S. panel rejects Inamed silicone breast implants   

 
 

Women wary of tamoxifen to cut breast cancer risk
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 12 05

Among women at increased risk of breast cancer, fewer than 1 in 5 of those surveyed were prepared to take tamoxifen to… Women wary of tamoxifen to cut breast cancer risk   

 
 
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