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Physical Breast Exams Helpful in Detecting Breast Cancer (dateline June 27, 2000)
With the increased emphasis on mammography as the gold standard in breast cancer detection, many women wonder if physician performed clinical breast exams are still necessary.
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Advanced Breast Cancer Patients With High Stress Levels Less Likely to Survive (dateline June 27, 2000)
For years, physicians have said that a positive outlook on life can help patients of serious diseases live longer.
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Lumpectomy With Radiation Does Not Increase Chances of Second Cancer In Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients (dateline June 21, 2000)
Women with early- stage breast cancer who have had breast conserving surgery ( lumpectomy) followed by radiation therapy are no more likely to develop a second cancer than women who have had a mastectomy (breast removal), according to a large study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Sale of Breast Cancer Research Stamp To End This Summer (dateline June 20, 2000)
The United States Postal Service has announced that it will stop selling the 40-cent Breast Cancer Research Semi-Postal stamp on July 29, 2000. The Breast Cancer Research stamp was first introduced to the public in July 1998 and has raised approximately $12 million for breast cancer research.
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Study Finds Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Family History of Prostate Cancer (dateline June 20, 2000)
According to a new study published in the June issue of the International Journal of Cancer, women who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) who had prostate cancer may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who do not have this family history.
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Clinton Orders Medicare to Cover Clinical Trial Costs for Seniors (dateline June 14, 2000)
President Clinton has issued an executive memorandum that requires Medicare to cover the cost of clinical trials for senior citizens in the United States.
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Contradictory Reports On Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk Alarm Women (dateline June 13, 2000)
The recent media attention devoted to conflicting studies on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk are causing fear among many menopausal and post-menopausal women who are on HRT or considering the therapy.
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Researchers Developing Blood Test to Help Detect Breast Cancer (dateline June 6, 2000)
Scientists at Matritech, Inc. have just completed a preliminary study of a new blood test that may help detect breast cancer . The study tested the blood of 78 women for the nuclear matrix protein (NMP), a protein that is thought to be present in elevated amounts in patients with cancer.
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Drugs That Block Cancer Blood Supply Show Promise and Danger (dateline June 2, 2000)
Preliminary studies using drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors show promise in treating advanced (metastatic) breast cancer as well as advanced lung and colon cancers.
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Some Breast Cancer Patients Could Benefit From Shorter Radiation and Chemotherapy Regimens (dateline May 31, 2000)
Two studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) this May reveal that radiation and chemotherapy regimens can be shortened for many women with early- stage breast cancer without increasing health risks.
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Too Few Cancer Patients Participate in Clinical Trials, Delaying Advances in Treatment (dateline May 30, 2000)
A survey of 6,000 cancer patients presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) shows that only 2% to 3% of adult cancer patients participate in clinical trials . Comparatively, 60% to 70% of children with cancer are enrolled in clinical trials.
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Study Shows Silicone Breast Implants Rupture Without Women Knowing (dateline May 25, 2000)
According to researchers from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), silicone-gel filled breast implants can rupture frequently without women knowing.
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New Study Will Investigate Quality of Breast Cancer Care (dateline May 22, 2000)
Nancy Brinker, founding chairman of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, announced at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) that her organization will help fund the first large scale study to investigate the quality of cancer care in the United States.
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Tamoxifen Responsible for Decline in Breast Cancer Deaths (dateline May 19, 2000)
A new study published in the Lancet medical journal shows a significant decline in the number of deaths from breast cancer in Britain and the United States.
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Spinal Surgery May Help Breast Cancer Patients With Bone Pain (dateline May 19, 2000)
Breast cancer has the potential to spread ( metastasize) past the breast into other regions of the body.
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Unique Breast Cancer Pins Promote Awareness (dateline May 18, 2000)
Live Wire Jewelry At age 40, Julie Charles started a business called Live Wire Jewelry. Ten years later, she is still making jewelry, and some of her most popular items are her breast cancer awareness pins.
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FDA Approves Saline Breast Implants Despite Risks (dateline May 17, 2000)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has approved the general use of saline (salt water) filled breast implants made by two companies despite the high rate of complications.
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U.S. House Approves Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Bill (dateline May 15, 2000)
The United States House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow low-income women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer to receive treatment through expanded Medicare coverage.
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Scientists Developing New Technology to Screen for Breast Cancer (dateline May 12, 2000)
Scientists at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) are attempting to develop new technology to enhance the way images of the breast are acquired. The technology is called diffraction enhanced imaging (DEI) and currently involves using synchrotron radiation.
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Walkers Complete 60 Miles, Raising $6 Million for Breast Cancer (dateline May 12, 2000)
Nearly 2,800 walkers completed the first Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day walk of the season in Washington DC, helping to raise $6 million. Nearly $4 million will go to help fund breast cancer research and promote awareness.
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FDA Approves Aware Breast Self-Examination Pad (dateline May 9, 2000)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the Aware Breast Self-Examination Pad to help increase a woman’s confidence when she performs monthly breast self-exams. The pad consists of two ten-inch plastic sheets with a silicone lubricant sealed inside.
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New Warning About Breast Cancer Drug, Herceptin (dateline May 5, 2000)
Genentech, Inc., the manufacturer of the breast cancer drug Herceptin (generic name, trastuzumab), has issued a warning to physicians that 15 women with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer have died from adverse reactions to the drug. Genentech and the U.S.
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Phytoestrogens (Soy) Show Similar Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy And Help May Prevent Breast Cancer (dateline May 3, 2000)
A new study published in the May 2000 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds that phytoestrogens (natural chemicals found in many plants) provide women with many of the same benefits as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) without increasing the risk of breast or uterine cance
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Imaginis.com Sponsoring Race for the Cure in North Carolina, 109 Races Scheduled for 2000 in U.S. (dateline May 2, 2000)
Imaginis.com is one of the proud sponsors of the Susan G. Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure, a 5 kilometer (5K or 3.1 mile) race and a one mile run/walk to help promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research.