Research News for 2006
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Drop in Breast Cancer Rates Linked to Drop in Hormone Replacement Therapy Use
A sharp decline in new breast cancer cases in 2003 in the United States have come because millions of older women ceased hormone replacement therapy the previous year.
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Chemo and Radiation at the Same Time Improve Prognosis for Early-Stage Disease
Research suggests that treatment with chemotherapy and radiation at the same time can help keep breast cancer from coming back.
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Experts Question Screening for Women Younger Than 50
Research suggests that some women may be able to wait until age 50 to start annual mammograms.
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Some Women Don’t Have to Delay Pregnancy After Treatment
Most doctors advise women to wait two years after breast cancer treatment before becoming pregnant. New research suggests that women might not have to wait that long.
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Certain High-dose Regimen Linked to Chemobrain
Research shows that thinking and memory problems are linked to a chemotherapy regimen.
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Rising Obesity Levels Linked to More Cancer Diagnoses
Increasing obesity rates in Britain could lead to more cases of breast cancer in that country.
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Screening Rates Up, but Breast Cancer Diagnosed Later in African American Women
Though more African American women are being screened for breast cancer, the disease is less likely to be caught early.
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Second Opinions May Lead to Treatment Changes
Second opinions can help ensure that women get the best care possible for breast cancer.
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Cone Beam System May be More Accurate and Less Painful Than Traditional Mammograms
Early results on Cone Beam Breast Computed Tomography are promising and may some day offer women a more accurate and less uncomfortable screening test for breast cancer.
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Does a High-Fat Diet Increase Risk? Answer isn’t Clear
While this study found no link between eating fat and a higher risk of breast cancer in older women, there are many other variables that affect this relationship.
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