Research News for January 2007
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Slight Drop in U.S. Mammogram Rate Troubles Experts
The percentage of women over 40 who get regular mammograms has declined, which is troubling.
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Protein Test May Help Guide Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
A specific protein has been linked to triple negative breast cancer (cancers that test negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and the HER2 protein).
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Risk of Second Cancer Higher in Men Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher risk of developing a second, new cancer.
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Very Dense Breasts Linked to Higher Risk
Breast density makes mammograms harder to read and also seems to increase breast cancer risk.
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Too Many Women Stop Taking Tamoxifen Early
Many women stop taking adjuvant hormonal therapy medicine earlier than prescribed by their doctors.
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Poorly Educated and Obese Women Get Lower Chemo Doses
Women with breast cancer who are either obese or have little education are more likely to get lower than recommended doses of chemotherapy.
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Comparing Mammograms Boosts Accuracy
Comparing new and older mammograms enhances the accuracy of the results, according to a new study.
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