Research News for August 2008
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Hormone-Related Health Factors May Influence Breast Cancer Characteristics
A new study suggests that several hormone-related health factors may affect the risk of developing specific types of breast cancer.
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Can Positive Outlook Reduce Risk?
A small study suggests that having a positive outlook on life can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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Zometa Helps Keep Bones Strong During Hormonal Therapy
Zometa helps keep bones strong in pre-menopausal women getting hormonal therapy to treat hormone-receptor-positive, early-stage breast cancer.
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Zometa During and After Chemo Helps Keep Bones Strong
A small study shows that Zometa (chemical name: zoledronic acid) given during and after chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer maintained bone health in pre-menopausal women.
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Breast Cancer May Come Back Even Many Years After Treatment
A new study shows that breast cancers that are hormone-receptor-positive and later-stage are more likely to come back later than 5 years after diagnosis and treatment compared to cancers that are hormone-receptor-negative and early-stage.
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Women Who Perceive Discrimination Less Likely to Get Mammograms
Women who feel they've experienced discrimination in medical care are less likely to get mammograms and colon cancer screenings as recommended.
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