Research News for March 2007
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After Mastectomy, Few Women Referred to Plastic Surgeons to Discuss Reconstruction Options
Surprisingly few women having mastectomy for breast cancer are referred by their general surgeon to a plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction options.
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American Cancer Society Tells Diagnosed Women to Have Other Healthy Breast Scanned with MRI
MRI scans now recommended to check for cancer in the other breast of newly diagnosed women, as well as for women at high risk.
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Reminder System May Boost Mammogram Numbers
A Web-based reminder system helps more women get regular mammograms.
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Annual Doctor Visits Lead to More Cancer Screening
Women who visit their primary care doctors for routine check-ups are more likely to have regular mammograms than women who don't.
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Modern Radiation Therapy Causes Fewer Heart Problems
Modern radiation therapy techniques to treat breast cancer are safer for the heart.
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Plant-Based Diet May Decrease Risk
Eating a diet rich in plant foods that contain lignans may reduce breast cancer risk.
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Does a High-Fat Diet Increase Risk?
A diet high in fat may increase the risk of breast cancer.
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Nano-Probes Show Promise in Early Study
Tiny probes can successfully treat breast cancer in mice.
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Risk of Heart Problems Increases After Radiation Therapy
Older radiation regimens increase the risk of heart problems.
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