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Study Finds Breast Cancer Survival Improving Despite Recurrence (dateline June 7, 2004)

More women who experience a recurrence of breast cancer after initial treatment<are surviving the disease, according to the results of a recent study conducted by the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

June 7, 20043 min read
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Cancer Deaths Expected to Decrease in 2004 (dateline May 30, 2004)

The American Cancer Society estimates that fewer people will die from cancer in the year 2004. According to its Cancer Facts & Figures 2004 report, the organization predicts that less people will die from lung, colon, breast, and prostate cancers.

May 30, 20042 min read
Breast Health

Small Study Shows Antidepressants May Interfere with Tamoxifen (dateline May 28, 2004)

The drug tamoxifen has been shown to be highly effective at treating breast cancer, decreasing the chances of a cancer recurrence, and preventing the disease in women at high risk.

May 28, 20043 min read

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Study: Genetic Testing Prior to Breast Cancer Treatment Influences Decisions about Preventive Measures on Opposite Breast (dateline May 4, 2004)

A new study finds that women who are diagnosed with breast cancer and receive genetic testing to determine their risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast are more likely to choose preventive treatment.

May 4, 20043 min read
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Chemotherapy Regimen Shows Promise in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients (dateline March 21, 2004)

The drug docetaxel (brand name, Taxotere) may be a more effective chemotherapy drug for women with early stage breast cancer than a commonly used regimen, according to results of a study presented in December at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

March 21, 20043 min read
Breast Health

Report Highlights Trends in Breast Cancer Incidence Among Ethnicities (dateline March 8, 2004)

A new report by researchers from the American Cancer Society highlights the trends in breast cancer incidence among racial ethnicities in the United States. The report also highlights a surprising finding: an increase in large breast tumors among white women.

March 8, 20043 min read
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Study: Femara and Arimidex Useful in Advanced Breast Cancer (dateline March 3, 2004)

Tamoxifen is the most common drug treatment for advanced breast cancer. However, at some point, patients may become resistant to tamoxifen and require additional drug options.

March 3, 20043 min read
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Debate about Safety of Pregnancy After Breast Cancer (dateline February 24, 2004)

The results of a recent study find that women who become pregnant after breast cancer treatment do not appear to be at greater risk of dying from breast cancer than women who do not have children after their breast cancer experience.

February 24, 20043 min read
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Another Hormone Replacement Therapy Study Stopped Due to Breast Cancer Recurrence Concerns (dateline February 11, 2004)

Another study on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was halted, this time due to concerns that the hormones increase the risk of breast cancer recurrences in women with a history of the disease.

February 11, 20044 min read

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