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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.

August 1, 20004 min read
Breast Health

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.

July 26, 20005 min read
Breast Health

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.

July 26, 20003 min read

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Breast Health

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.

July 26, 20005 min read
Breast Health

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.

July 24, 20003 min read
Breast Health

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).

July 21, 20003 min read
Breast Health

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.

July 19, 20004 min read
Breast Health

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 .

July 13, 20003 min read
Breast Health

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.

July 10, 20004 min read

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