February 2007 Research News

Strong exercise may cut breast cancer risk
February 27, 2007
Strenuous exercise can lower breast cancer risk. Read more…

Strenuous exercise lowers lifetime breast cancer risk
February 21, 2007
Six or more hours of strenuous exercise per week can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Read more…

Mammography results poorly communicated to blacks
February 22, 2007
Mammogram results more likely to be communicated poorly to African American women. Read more…

Breast cancer therapies' side effects vary by age
February 20, 2007
Side effects of breast cancer treatment can vary with age. Read more…

Surgery linked to breast cancer racial disparity
February 21, 2007
Age at surgery may contribute to African American women's higher risk of dying from breast cancer. Read more…

Cancer patients may benefit by picking own surgeon
February 20, 2007
Women who pick their own surgeons more likely to be treated by more experienced doctors. Read more…

Group workouts help women with breast cancer
February 16, 2007
Regular group exercise can improve quality of life for women with breast cancer. Read more…

Study finds newer breast cancer drugs save lives
February 12, 2007
Switching to an aromatase inhibitor after two to three years of tamoxifen offers improved survival compared to five years of tamoxifen for post-menopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive, early-stage breast cancer. Read more…

Risedronate averts breast cancer-related bone loss
February 07, 2007
Actonel (chemical name: risedronate) helps prevent bone loss in women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Read more…

U.S. OKs test to predict breast cancer return
February 06, 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved MammaPrint, a test that helps predict whether early breast cancer will come back. Read more…