Research News for 2007
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Stereoscopic Digital Mammography Halves False-Positive Rate
Stereoscopic digital mammography can reduce the number of false positive mammogram results. But the technique is very new and not widely available yet.
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Abnormal BRCA Genes Also Increase Risk in Men
Men with an abnormal BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have an increased risk of breast cancer.
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Non-White Women Have More Breast Cancer Pain
Non-white women have more severe pain with advanced breast cancer than white women.
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Different Hormonal Therapies Cause Different Side Effects
Hormonal therapy medicines used to reduce the risk of recurrence have different side effects.
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Weight Loss May Reduce Lymphedema Risk
Losing weight may help ease lymphedema in obese women after breast cancer surgery.
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Recurrence After Lumpectomy Higher in African American Woman Than Whites
A new study adds to research saying that lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is a good option for African American women with early breast cancer.
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Research Highlights Links Between Body Fat and Cancer
A review of 7,000 studies finds that keeping a healthy body weight and avoiding excessive red meat and wine are critical for lowering cancer risk.
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More Breast Cancer Diagnosed in China
Breast cancer incidence has increased sharply in China, mainly due to lifestyle factors.
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Smokers Don’t Seem to Have More Aggressive Breast Cancers
Smoking is not specifically linked to a higher risk of advanced breast cancer, but it still causes 87% of lung cancer deaths in the United States.
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Sunlight Exposure May Reduce Risk for Some Light-Skinned Women
Getting some sun may reduce the risk of advanced breast cancer in light-skinned women.
