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October 21 is National Mammography Day (dateline September 29, 2005)

Friday, October 21, 2005 has been designated National Mammography Day in the United States. Women are encouraged to use this day as a reminder to make an appointment to get a mammogram.

September 29, 20052 min read
Breast Health

Study: Digital Mammography Better Than Standard Mammography at Detecting Breast Cancer in Some Women (dateline September 23, 2005)

Digital mammography may detect breast cancer more accurately than standard film-based mammography in certain women, according to preliminary results of a study funded by the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI).

September 23, 20054 min read
Breast Health

Study: Exercise May Improve Breast Cancer Survival (dateline September 11, 2005)

A recent study finds that women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer can improve their chances of survival if they engage in light or moderate physical activity, such as walking a few hours a week.

September 11, 20054 min read

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Study: Rates of Non-Invasive Breast Cancers Increasing (dateline September 5, 2005)

The incidence of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a very early form of non-invasive breast cancer, have increased sevenfold since 1980, according to the results of a recent study.

September 5, 20053 min read
Breast Health

Lifetime Television Leads Effort to End 'Drive-Through Mastectomies' (dateline August 21, 2005)

Lifetime Television has been gathering signatures in an effort to help end "drive through mastectomies." To try to reduce the cost of inpatient healthcare costs, many insurance companies have been requiring that breast cancer patients be released from the hospital soon after their breasts are remove

August 21, 20052 min read
Breast Health

Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Help Prevent Breast Cancer (dateline July 7, 2005)

A class of drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol may also reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to research results presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in May 2005.

July 7, 20053 min read
Breast Health

Low-Fat Diet May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer Returning (dateline May 26, 2005)

Breast cancer survivors who maintain a diet low in fat may reduce the risk that the disease will return, according to the results of a recent study funded by the U.S. government.

May 26, 20053 min read
Breast Health

U.S. Government Clinical Trials Find Herceptin an Effective 'Targeted' Treatment for Breast Cancer (dateline May 9, 2005)

Two U.S. government clinical trials find that the drug Herceptin (generic name, trastuzumab) can significantly reduce the recurrence of breast cancer in women with an aggressive form of the disease, when given in combination with chemotherapy.

May 9, 20054 min read
Breast Health

Report: Secondhand Smoke May Increase Breast Cancer Risk and Other Health Problems (dateline April 12, 2005)

A new report published by the State of California finds that secondhand smoke may increase the risk of breast cancer, particularly in pre-menopausal women.

April 12, 20054 min read

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