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Researchers Developing Saliva Test to Detect Breast Cancer (dateline April 10, 2001)
Researchers are working on a new saliva test to help detect breast cancer, according to data presented at the annual meeting of the International Association for Dental Research. The test measures the amount of HER2 found in a sample of a patient’s saliva.
Big Bam! Hosts Fashion and Music Series to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness Among Young Women (dateline April 9, 2001)
An exclusive cocktail party hosted by Angie Harmon, Jesse L. Martin and the entire cast of Law and Order, The Fugitive's Connie Britton, and MTV's Amanda Lewis, followed by musical performances from Fisher and Lisa Loeb, is the latest event planned by Big Bam! Founded in 1998, Big Bam! is a non-prof
Researchers Investigate Whether Timing of Mammogram Could Influence Accuracy (dateline April 4, 2001)
A small study suggests that timing mammograms according to a woman’s menstrual cycle may help improve the accuracy of the exam.
New Study Finds No Link Between Breast Implants and Immune-Related Disorder (dateline April 3, 2001)
Women with silicone gel or saline filled breast implants do not need to worry about an immune-related disorder known as MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance), according to a new study from Harvard Medical School.
No Need for Women to Take Tamoxifen Longer Than Five Years, Study Finds (dateline March 27, 2001)
Scottish researchers have found that women get the maximum benefit from the drug tamoxifen (brand name, Nolvadex) by taking it for a period of five years—no longer, no shorter.
Breast Cancer Does Not Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer (dateline March 21, 2001)
A large study finds that having breast cancer does not increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) later in life.
Herceptin Helps Reduce Deaths from Advanced Breast Cancer (dateline March 21, 2001)
When combined with standard chemotherapy, the drug Herceptin (generic name, trastuzumab) significantly increases the chances of survival for some women with advanced breast cancer, according to a newly published study.
Controversy Over Abortions/Breast Cancer Risk Heats Up (dateline March 19, 2001)
Physicians, breast cancer organizations, and activists on both sides of the abortion issue continue to debate whether abortion increases the risk of breast cancer. Five U.S.
Scientists Find Mammography is Still "Gold Standard" for Breast Cancer Detection but Recommend Research into More Accurate Methods (dateline March 14, 2001)
In a comprehensive review of breast cancer detection methods, a committee of scientists report that standard film mammography is still the best available method to detect breast cancer.
Doctors From 18 Institutions Meet to Update Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines (dateline March 12, 2001)
At the sixth annual meeting of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), physicians outlined updates to the organization’s breast cancer treatment guidelines.
Mammography May Help Identify Women at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (dateline March 9, 2001)
Checking for breast artery calcium on a routine screening mammogram may help determine whether a patient is at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Austria.
Researchers Develop Test to Easily Determine Patient’s Type of Breast Cancer (dateline March 5, 2001)
Researchers from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a new genetic test that enables them to distinguish between hereditary and non-hereditary forms of breast cancer.
Scientists Increase Understanding of How Breast Cancer Spreads to Other Organs (dateline March 2, 2001)
Cancer is a group of diseases in which cells in the body grow, change, and multiply out of control. By definition, breast cancer begins as an erratic growth and proliferation of cells in the breast tissue.
Smoking Increases Risk of Complications from Breast Reconstruction (dateline February 28, 2001)
A new study confirms the belief that smoking can interfere with breast reconstruction, increasing the risk of complications from surgery.
MORE Data Shows Osteoporosis Drug, Raloxifene, May Also Reduce Post-Menopausal Breast Cancer Risk (dateline February 21, 2001)
Results from the MORE clinical trial (Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene Evaluation) add to previous research which shows that the drug raloxifene (brand name, Evista) may significantly reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Raloxifene is currently approved by the U.S.
Tamoxifen May Help Protect Against Heart Disease in Addition to Lowering Breast Cancer Risk (dateline February 14, 2001)
The drug tamoxifen (brand name, Nolvadex) is used to treat both early and advanced stages of breast cancer and prevent breast cancer in women at high risk of the disease.
Study Finds Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Patients Cope with Side Effects of Treatment (dateline February 12, 2001)
Exercising is an important part of recovery for early-stage breast cancer patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Study Finds Use of Breast-Conserving Surgery in U.S. Varies Among Hospitals, Geographical Regions (dateline February 7, 2001)
According to a new report, eligible women at the nation’s top hospitals are more likely to receive breast-conserving surgery (also called lumpectomy) as their primary course of treatment than women at community hospitals.
Breast-Feeding May Significantly Reduce Breast Cancer Risk for Mothers (dateline February 2, 2001)
A study of over 800 women in China found that breast-feeding for two years may reduce a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 50% compared to women who breast-feed for less than six months.
Clinical Studies Will Test "Smart Probe" Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy Alternative (dateline January 31, 2001)
The first human studies of a new device that may provide many women with a minimally invasive alternative to the traditional forms of breast biopsy are scheduled to begin this Spring.
Researchers Identify New Gene that May be Related to Breast and Ovarian Cancers (dateline January 30, 2001)
In a new study published in the journal, Cell, researchers describe a newly discovered gene that may be linked to inherited forms of breast and ovarian cancers.
Breast Cancer Risk Declines with Each Childbirth Before Age 30 (dateline January 24, 2001)
Physicians know that women who begin having children before age 30 have a lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who have children later in life or never have children. Now Danish researchers have found that the more children a woman has before age 30, the lower her risk of breast cancer.
Study Analyzes Risk of Developing Second Breast Cancer (dateline January 23, 2001)
A recent study conducted by Swedish researchers shows that among women with breast cancer, those diagnosed at a young age (in their thirties) are more likely to develop a second cancer in the other breast than women who are originally diagnosed with breast cancer at an older age.
Chemotherapy and/or Tamoxifen Recommended Even for Women with Small Breast Cancers (dateline January 22, 2001)
Researchers recommend that women with small breast tumors should also consider undergoing chemotherapy or drug treatment with tamoxifen in addition to breast cancer surgery to help prevent a recurrence of cancer.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Increases Breast Density, Density Decreases After HRT is Discontinued (dateline January 17, 2001)
The results of a newly published study confirm previous findings which show that the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can increase breast density in some women, making breast cancer more difficult to detect with screening mammography.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Reduce Death Rate and Protect Against Heart Disease in Some Women (dateline January 16, 2001)
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on January 11, 2001. However, the original title was misleading and has been modified to increase clarity. There has been much debate in recent years about the benefits and risks of taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
You’ve Heard of the CAT Scan? Now, Here’s the Dog Scan: Canine Helps With Cancer Detection (dateline January 15, 2001)
Originally published October 25, 2000 Dogs have been trained to detect bombs, sniff out drugs, and even smell gas leaks in pipelines 20 feet below the ground.
FDA Approves Femara as Initial Treatment for Advanced Breast Cancer (dateline January 12, 2001)
After a unanimous recommendation from its advisory panel in December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Femara (generic name, letrozole) as an initial treatment option ("first-line therapy") for women with advanced breast cancer.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Reduce Deaths from Cancer and Protect Against Heart Disease in Some Women (dateline January 11, 2001)
Editor's Note: The title of this article has been changed since its original publication.
Research Continues to Show Sentinel Node Biopsy Effective for Determining if Breast Cancer Has Spread to Lymph Nodes (dateline January 10, 2001)
Sentinel lymph node biopsy is a new procedure that involves removing only a few lymph nodes to determine whether breast cancer has begun to spread past the breast.