Research News for 2006
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Breast Cancers in African American Women Biologically Different
African American women seem to be more likely to be diagnosed with more aggressive types of breast cancer so treatment should be targeted toward these more aggressive cancers.
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Fertility Problems Seem Linked to Risk
Infertility problems may be linked to lower breast cancer risk.
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Adult Weight Gain Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Gaining weight as an adult seems to increase breast cancer risk more than maintaining a healthy weight throughout adulthood.
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Using Estrogen-Only Hormone Replacement Therapy for 5 Years or More Ups Risk
A Finnish study shows that taking estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy may slightly increase breast cancer risk.
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Textile Work May Increase Risk
A small study suggests that women who work in the textile and clothing industry may have a higher risk of breast cancer.
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Quality of Life Hampered by Fatigue
Research shows that fatigue decreases quality of life the most for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Can Mushrooms Reduce Risk?
Preliminary research suggests that mushrooms may lower breast cancer risk.
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African American Women Have Lower Breast Cancer Survival Rates Than White Women
Research suggests that African American women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.
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Abraxane Better for Metastatic Breast Cancer Than Taxotere
Abraxane more effective than Taxotere for advanced breast cancer.
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Herceptin-Avastin Combo Shows Promise
Herceptin combined with Avastin may have benefits for women with HER2-positive, advanced breast cancer.
