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Study Examines Impact of Breast Reconstruction on Women's Sexual Image
In a new study, women who had breast reconstruction after mastectomy (breast removal) were more likely to report that breast cancer had had a negative effect on their sex lives than women who had undergone mastectomy without reconstruction.
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Raloxifene Shown to Reduce Anxiety in Post-Menopausal Women (dateline September 10, 2000)
In addition to helping prevent bone loss and possibly reducing the risk of breast cancer in women at high risk for the disease, researchers have found that the drug raloxifene (brand name, Evista) may also help relieve anxiety levels in post-menopausal women.
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FDA Approves Arimidex For First-Line Treatment of Advanced Breast Cancer (dateline September 7, 2000)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the drug Arimidex (generic name, anastrozole) to help treat post-menopausal women with advanced breast cancer whose cancers are hormone receptor positive (or hormone receptor unknown).
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Free or Reduced Cost Mammograms Offered Across U.S. on National Mammography Day (dateline September 6, 2000)
October 20, 2000 has been designated National Mammography Day by the American College of Radiology (ACR). On the third Friday this October, many mammography facilities will be offering free or reduced-cost screening mammograms as part of breast cancer awareness month.
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Organization Funds Research Of Early Breast Cancer Detection Methods (dateline August 29, 2000)
Friends...You Can Count On is an independent, non-profit organization that raises funds and awards grants for the research of new and improved methods to help detect breast cancer early.
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Mothers Need Help From Physicians On Telling Children About Breast Cancer Diagnosis (dateline August 28, 2000)
Dealing with a diagnosis of breast cancer can be emotionally difficult, and many women find it tough to discuss the topic with their children.
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Buttons Wanted For Breast Cancer Ribbon of Life Project (dateline August 24, 2000)
Caitlin Productions, a non-profit organization that produces documentary films on a variety of subjects including women with breast cancer , is collecting buttons for a 10-foot high sculpture that will be called Ribbon of Life.
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Researchers Identify Protein That May Halt Growth of Invasive Breast Cancer (dateline August 23, 2000)
A protein that may suppress tumor growth has been found to be lacking in invasive breast cancer tumors, according to a new study published in the journal, Nature.
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Examining Cells Near Nipple May Predict Breast Cancer Risk (dateline August 21, 2000)
Sampling breast tissue cells with a needle and syringe near the nipple can help identify women at very high short-term risk of developing breast cancer, according to new research.
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Radiation Therapy May Impact Results of Breast Reconstruction (dateline August 20, 2000)
Today, many women receive radiation therapy after a mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast) to help destroy any remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk that breast cancer will return ( recur).
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Sale of Breast Cancer Stamp Extended (dateline August 16, 2000)
One day before the breast cancer research semi-postal stamp was scheduled to be taken off the market, President Clinton signed the Semi-Postal Authorization Act, extending the sale of the breast cancer stamp for two more years.
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Elderly Women Do Not Receive Aggressive Breast Cancer Treatment (dateline August 3, 2000)
Several recent studies reveal that elderly women with breast cancer are not offered aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation in addition to breast cancer surgery.
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Researchers Continue Enrollment For National Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (dateline August 2, 2000)
Over 6,000 women at high risk of breast cancer have already enrolled in the STAR clinical trial , and researchers are hoping that another 16,000 women will join within the next few years.
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Study Adds to Debate on Lymph Node Removal in Patients with Small Breast Tumors (dateline August 1, 2000)
An ongoing debate in breast cancer research involves deciding which patients should have their axillary (underarm) lymph nodes surgically removed and examined for evidence that their cancer has spread past the breast.
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Minimizing Pain and Discomfort During Mammography (dateline July 26, 2000)
Mammography, an x-ray exam of the breasts, is currently the only exam approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to screen for breast cancer and is considered by physicians to be the “gold standard” in breast cancer detection.
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Environmental Factors Greatly Influence Cancer Risk (dateline July 26, 2000)
Factors such as diet, smoking, alcohol, exposure to chemicals and radiation, and lack of exercise can significantly influence a person’s likelihood of developing many types of cancer, according to a study of nearly 45,000 pairs of twins in three countries.
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Minimizing Pain and Discomfort During Mammography (dateline July 26, 2000)
Mammography, an x-ray exam of the breasts, is currently the only exam approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to screen for breast cancer and is considered by physicians to be the “gold standard” in breast cancer detection.
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Breast Cancer Survivors Set To Climb Japan’s Mount Fuji (dateline July 24, 2000)
Photos Courtesy of the Breast Cancer Fund A team of 55 American climbers including breast cancer survivors, physicians, researchers, activists, and women and men who have lost loved ones to breast cancer will attempt to climb Mount Fuji (12,388 feet) in Japan this August.
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Breast-Conserving Surgery is Viable Option for Women with Large Tumors (dateline July 21, 2000)
Several studies have shown that women with small breast tumors have an equal chance of surviving breast cancer regardless of whether they have a mastectomy (breast removal) or breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy).
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Researchers Investigate Link Between Chemotherapy and Memory Loss (dateline July 19, 2000)
Many breast cancer patients complain of difficulties with their abilities to remember, think, and concentrate during and after their struggles with the disease.
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First Clinical Trial for Advanced Breast Cancer Vaccine Underway at UNC (dateline July 13, 2000)
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) in Chapel Hill have begun a clinical trial to investigate whether a breast cancer “vaccine” could help treat certain patients with advanced breast cancer .
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Study Targets Strategy to Help Breast Cancer Survivors Cope With Menopausal Symptoms (dateline July 10, 2000)
Coping with menopausal symptoms can be particularly difficult for breast cancer survivors. Certain breast cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can induce early menopause and other drug therapies such as tamoxifen can cause severe hot flashes.
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Scientists Investigating Genetic Cause Of Lymphedema (dateline July 7, 2000)
Lymphedema, the chronic swelling of the arms or legs from an accumulation of lymphatic fluid, is a painful condition that can worsen without treatment.
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FDA Approves Tamoxifen For Women With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (dateline July 6, 2000)
Tamoxifen, the most commonly prescribed drug used to help treat breast cancer and prevent the disease in high risk women, has recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new use: to help prevent invasive breast cancer in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).