Research News for April 2008
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Trans Fats May Increase Risk
Eating a lot of trans fats may increase breast cancer risk.
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Compound in Soybeans and Chickpeas May Lower Risk
Higher blood levels of the compound genistein (found in soybeans and chick peas) seems to be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy Ups Risk of Benign Breast Disease
Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) seems to increase the risk of benign (not cancerous) breast disease.
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Certain Traits Make Spouses of Diagnosed More Likely to be Depressed
Certain characteristics seemed to be linked to whether the spouses of women diagnosed with breast cancer will become depressed about their wives' illness.
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Developing Anemia During Chemo Ups Risk of Recurrence
Developing anemia during chemotherapy to treat early-stage breast cancer seems to affect the risk of the cancer coming back.
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Gene Traits Seem to Affect Each Woman’s Personal Risk
A woman's genetic information can help doctors develop breast cancer treatment plans and better prognoses.
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