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Change in Recommendation Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy for the Heart (dateline July 27, 2001)
Reversing its policy from a few years ago, the American Heart Association has announced that it no longer recommends that women be prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the sole purpose of preventing heart disease.
Bicyclist Lance Armstrong Promotes Cycle of Hope Cancer Education Campaign (dateline July 24, 2001)
Editor's Note: Armstrong won his third Tour de France title on July 29, 2001, making him the first American and only the fifth man in the world to win three or more consecutive Tour de France championships.
More Confirmation: Removing Both Breasts Reduces Cancer Risk (dateline July 20, 2001)
Undergoing a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, the preventive removal of both breasts, significantly reduces the chances of developing breast cancer in women who carry gene mutations that put them at very high risk for the disease, according to a new Dutch study.
Effect of Chemotherapy Appears to Trigger Bone Loss in Breast Cancer Patients (dateline July 18, 2001)
Breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy are at risk for significant bone loss, according to a new study.
Study Confirms Benefits of Tamoxifen But Also Identifies Potential Risk (dateline July 12, 2001)
A new study confirms previous research which shows that the drug tamoxifen decreases the chances that breast cancer will return in patients who have previously been treated for the disease.
Soft Pad May Make Mammograms More Comfortable (dateline July 9, 2001)
Courtesy of BioLucent, Inc. A new pad consisting of a soft-form cushion may help relieve discomfort associated with mammograms. Yearly screening mammograms are recommended to all women 40 years of age and older to help detect breast cancer in early stages when it can more easily be treated.
Study Shows Satisfaction with Breast Implant Reconstruction Diminishes Over Time, More Women Satisfied with Muscle Flap Reconstruction (dateline July 6, 2001)
In a study conducted by French researchers, women who underwent breast reconstruction with implants, either saline-filled or silicone, tended to be less satisfied with the cosmetic results of the surgery as time passed.
Experts Predict Increase in Breast and Prostate Cancer Cases Over Next 20 Years (dateline June 28, 2001)
At a meeting of charity organizations, British medical experts predicted an increase in the number of breast and prostate cancer diagnoses in many industrialized countries but a decrease in the number of overall cancer deaths over the next 20 years.
More Debate About Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (dateline June 21, 2001)
A recent widely publicized editorial is raising more questions about the true benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is synthetic estrogen and/or progesterone (called progestin) designed to "replace" a woman’s depleting hormone levels at menopause.
Researchers Link Smoking With the Spread of Breast Cancer to the Lungs (dateline June 19, 2001)
While the association between smoking and breast cancer remains controversial, a new study suggests that smoking could increase the risk that breast cancer will spread to the lungs (called lung metastases).
More U.S. States Approved to Participate in Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act to Help Low Income Women (dateline June 12, 2001)
Six more U.S. states have completed the steps required to provide aid to low income women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through a federally funded program.
New Report Shows Latest Trends in Cancer: Most Cancer Rates Down But Breast Cancer Rate Up (dateline June 8, 2001)
The overall rate at which Americans were either diagnosed with or died from cancer decreased in the 1990s, according to a new report. This is a reverse in the pattern of increasing cancer rates that occurred from 1973 to 1992.
New Guidelines Discuss Botanical Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy for Relieving Menopausal Symptoms (dateline June 5, 2001)
Because more women than ever before are using non-traditional medicines, such as herbal remedies, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued new practice guidelines concerning botanical therapies for menopausal symptoms.
Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsies Cost Less Than Surgical Biopsies and Provide Other Benefits (dateline May 30, 2001)
A new study confirms that a less invasive form of breast biopsy called the vacuum-assisted biopsy (brand names, Mammotome or MIBB) costs significantly less than the standard open surgical biopsy method.
Study Shows Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Increase Breast Cancer Risk (dateline May 29, 2001)
A new study shows that drinking alcohol, even in moderation, may increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. While several previous studies have linked alcohol consumption to breast cancer risk, this study examined how alcohol might contribute to a higher risk of breast cancer.
Researchers Investigate Whether Mammastatin Protein Can Help Identify Women at Risk of Breast Cancer (dateline May 22, 2001)
A protein called mammastatin is being studied to determine whether it can help predict which women are likely to develop breast cancer. First identified in 1986, mammastatin is thought to be produced naturally by breast cells.
Researchers Explore Issue of Weight Gain in Chemotherapy Patients (dateline May 18, 2001)
Weight gain can be a common side effect in breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy. Previous studies have shown that these patients typically gain between five and 14 pounds during treatment.
Advances in Drug Therapies for Breast Cancer - Imaginis.com (dateline May 17, 2001)
At the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held this May in San Francisco, California, physicians and healthcare professionals discussed a variety of advances in drug therapies for breast cancer.
Studies Continue to Show No Benefit of High-Dose Chemotherapy/Bone Marrow Transplants for Breast Cancer Patients (dateline May 16, 2001)
High-dose chemotherapy followed by a bone marrow transplant remains a controversial experimental treatment for breast cancer.
Scientists Investigate Link Between Estrogen Deficiency and HIV (dateline May 7, 2001)
For years, researchers have been investigating connections between estrogen loss and osteoporosis, heart disease, and other problems. Now, there appears to be a link between estrogen deficiency and HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS.
Florida May Soon Offer Breast Cancer License Plate to Help Fund Research (dateline May 4, 2001)
Breast cancer activists Staci Ehrenkrantz and Debi Strochak are working with the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition (FBCC) to get the state of Florida to issue a special breast cancer license plate. The license plate would help create breast cancer awareness and fund research.
Cancer Pain Treatment Guidelines Now Available for Patients (dateline May 3, 2001)
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have published new cancer patient treatment guidelines for patients to help them understand that cancer pain can be effectively treated.
Radiation Therapy Reduces Breast Cancer Recurrence, Improves Survival After Lumpectomy (dateline May 1, 2001)
A new study finds that women who are diagnosed with breast cancer and receive genetic testing to determine their risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast are more likely to choose preventive treatment.
Silicone Breast Implants Do Not Increase Risk of Most Cancers (dateline May 1, 2001)
In two newly published reports by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), researchers found that silicone-gel filled breast implants do not put women at higher-than-average risk for most cancers.
Mammography Reduces More Deaths From Breast Cancer Than Previously Thought (dateline April 25, 2001)
A new study finds that mammography reduces the number of deaths from breast cancer by far more than previously thought. According to the study, regular screening mammograms reduce breast cancer mortality by 63%.
Study Finds Benefits for Breast Cancer Patients Cared for by Teams of Doctors (dateline April 24, 2001)
Breast cancer patients who are diagnosed and treated by teams of physicians may receive better care than patients who are treated by physicians who do not usually consult colleagues in related specialties, according to a new study.
Swedish Physician Uses Liposuction to Help Treat Lymphedema (dateline April 20, 2001)
Liposuction is usually performed for cosmetic reasons to remove unwanted fat from certain areas of the body, such as the stomach or thighs. However, Swedish physician Hakan Brorson, MD, PhD has been using liposuction on breast cancer patients who experience severe, chronic lymphedema of the arm.
Suzanne Somers Tries Alternative Therapy to Treat Breast Cancer, Studies Show She’s Not Alone (dateline April 18, 2001)
Actress Suzanne Somers recently announced that she has breast cancer and is using an alternative therapy to help treat the disease. Somers is taking Iscador, an extract of mistletoe that some claim stimulates the immune system and helps fight cancer and other diseases.
Researchers Continue to Find Benefits to Digital Mammography (dateline April 16, 2001)
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first full-field digital mammography system in 2000, researchers have been investigating how digital (computerized) mammography compares to standard film mammography.
Study Finds Risk of Breast Cancer Misinterpreted by Many Women (dateline April 10, 2001)
Many women may be familiar with the statistic, "one in eight women will develop breast cancer." However, a new study reports that this lifetime risk if often misinterpreted, causing many women to overestimate their chances of developing breast cancer.