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Internet Support Groups Effective for Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer (dateline June 30, 2003)

A diagnosis of breast cancer is a psychologically stressful event for any woman. Many women seek the support of group or individual therapy to deal with the emotional hardships of the disease.

June 30, 20033 min read
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Researchers Study Which Breast Cancer Patients are Most Likely to Benefit from Tamoxifen (dateline June 28, 2003)

While the drug tamoxifen can be very effective at helping to treat breast cancer, researchers know that tamoxifen does not work well in all patients.

June 28, 20033 min read
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Researchers Link Birth Weight to Risk of Pre-Menopausal Breast Cancer (dateline June 7, 2003)

As researchers continue to search for risk factors that may increase the chances of breast cancer, a new study shows that birth weight may play a role. In the study, scientists found that heavier babies were more likely than lighter babies to develop pre-menopausal breast cancer.

June 7, 20033 min read

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Researchers Find "Conclusive Proof" That Tamoxifen Prevents Breast Cancer (dateline June 4, 2003)

An international research team says it has conclusive proof that the drug tamoxifen can reduce the likelihood that women at high risk of breast cancer will develop the disease. The researchers analyzed results of several tamoxifen clinical trials to reach their conclusion.

June 4, 20034 min read
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FDA Approves Computer-Aided Detection of Breast Cancer on Mammograms (dateline June 3, 2003)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the use of new computer-aided detection (CAD) MammoReader software made by ICAD, Inc., which helps doctors detect breast abnormalities on mammogram films. In January 2003, ISSI, Inc. received FDA approval for their CAD mammography system.

June 3, 20033 min read
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Marin County Breast Cancer Rates Flawed (dateline June 1, 2003)

The extraordinarily high rate of breast cancer reported recently in Marin County, California was due to faulty data, according to the National Cancer Institute.

June 1, 20033 min read
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Study Finds Non-Whites More Likely to be Diagnosed with Advanced Breast Cancer (dateline May 28, 2003)

Non-white American women are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, according to a new study. Furthermore, there are differences in the quality of breast cancer treatment and the chances of survival based on race and ethnicity.

May 28, 20033 min read
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U.S. National Cancer Institute to Investigate Link Between Early-Reproductive Hormonal Factors and Breast Cancer (dateline May 27, 2003)

The U.S. National Cancer Institute has announced that it will hold a workshop entitled, "Early Reproductive Events and Breast Cancer Risk," in early 2003 to address hormonal factors that may protect or increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.

May 27, 20033 min read
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Large Study Finds No Increased Breast Cancer Risk from Meat or Eggs (dateline May 25, 2003)

Though some studies and anecdotal evidence has suggested a link between diet and breast cancer, a large study of nurses finds that the consumption of any kind of meat or eggs does not increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

May 25, 20033 min read

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