January 2007 Research News

Mammogram rate drops slightly in United States
January 26, 2007
The percentage of women over 40 who get regular mammograms has declined, which is troubling. Read more…

Protein could help detect aggressive breast cancer
January 25, 2007
A specific protein has been linked to triple negative breast cancer (cancers that test negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and the HER2 protein). Read more…

Men with breast cancer risk second cancer, too
January 25, 2007
Men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher risk of developing a second, new cancer. Read more…

Many women stop taking tamoxifen too soon
January 22, 2007
Many women stop taking adjuvant hormonal therapy medicine earlier than prescribed by their doctors. Read more…

Breast density may increase cancer risk
January 22, 2007
Breast density makes mammograms harder to read and also seems to increase breast cancer risk. Read more…

Obese breast cancer patients undertreated
January 19, 2007
Women with breast cancer who are either obese or have little education are more likely to get lower than recommended doses of chemotherapy. Read more…

Compare new and prior mammograms, doctors urge
January 04, 2007
Comparing new and older mammograms enhances the accuracy of the results, according to a new study. Read more…