June 2007 Research News
Clodronate does not improve breast cancer survival
June 29, 2007
Treatment with clodronate does not improve survival in women with early or advanced breast cancer, according to an analysis of published studies. Read more...
Diet plus exercise up survival after breast cancer
June 21, 2007
A healthy diet combine with moderate exercise improves survival in women who have been treated for breast cancer. Read more...
Mammograms lower rates of advanced breast cancer
June 20, 2007
Getting regular mammograms reduces the risk of advanced breast cancer. Read more...
Breast cancer risk models flawed, study shows
June 21, 2007
Current genetic testing recommendations don't take into account women who have few female relatives and no family history of breast cancer. Read more...
Bristol breast cancer drug granted priority review
June 19, 2007
Ixabepilone, a new chemotherapy medication for advanced breast cancer, has been given priority review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read more...
BRCA2 mutation linked to aggressive prostate cancer
June 13, 2007
A specific BRCA2 genetic abnormality has been found to be associated with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Read more...
Cancer rates elevated after hyperthyroid treatment
June 4, 2007
Radioactive iodine used to treat overactive thyroid can heighten the risk of cancer, particularly cancers of the stomach, kidney, and breast. Read more...
Weight loss may curb cancer-related arm swelling
June 1, 2007
A new study shows that weight loss may help to reduce the swelling associated with arm lymphedema. Read more...
MRI best at spotting ductal carcinoma in situ
June 4, 2007
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appears to be better than mammography in finding DCIS — particularly high-grade, aggressive DCIS. Read more...
Most pediatric cancer survivors poorly followed
June 5, 2007
A new study says that most long-term survivors of childhood cancer aren't getting the kind of aggressive follow-up care they need. Read more...
Blacks don't share in breast cancer progress
June 4, 2007
Research continues to show that black women with advanced breast cancer aren't faring as well as white women. Read more...
The articles this month were made possible by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline.