August 2008 Research News

Breast Cancer Phenotypes Linked to Reproductive Factors
August 25, 2008
A new study suggests that several hormone-related health factors may affect the risk of developing specific types of breast cancer. Read more...

A Sunny Disposition May Protect Against Breast Cancer
August 21, 2008
A small study suggests that having a positive outlook on life can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Read more...

Bisphosphonate Thwarts Bone Loss from Breast Cancer Endocrine Therapy
August 20, 2008
Zometa helps keep bones strong in pre-menopausal women getting hormonal therapy to treat hormone-receptor-positive, early-stage breast cancer. Read more...

Bisphosphonate Prevents Bone Loss During Breast Cancer Therapy
August 19, 2008
A small study shows that Zometa (chemical name: zoledronic acid) given during and after chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer maintained bone health in pre-menopausal women. Read more...

Recurrence Risk Suggests Extended Treatment for Some Early Stage Breast Cancer
August 13, 2008
A new study shows that breast cancers that are hormone-receptor-positive and later-stage are more likely to come  back later than 5 years after diagnosis and treatment compared to cancers that are hormone-receptor-negative and early-stage. Read more...

Perceived Medical Discrimination May Discourage Cancer Screening
August 6, 2008
Women who feel they've experienced discrimination in medical care are less likely to get mammograms and colon cancer screenings as recommended. Read more...