Research News for 2008
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Exercise Reduces Risk in Younger Women
Premenopausal women who exercise regularly are less like to develop breast cancer.
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Women Who Were Breast Fed May Have Lower Risk
A new study suggests that women who were breast-fed as babies may have a lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who weren't breast fed.
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Small Number of Breast Cancers May Double in Size in 30 Days
About 5% of breast cancers may double in size in just 1 month and these rapidly growing cancers are more likely to be found in younger women.
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Doctors Less Likely to Tell Older Women About Reconstruction
Doctors are less likely to discuss breast reconstruction options with women who are older, less educated, and Hispanic, than with younger, more educated white women.
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Daily Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Estrogen-Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer
Taking aspirin every day may offer some protection against estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer.
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Relaxation Training Helps Ease Hot Flashes from Treatment
A small study suggests that learning relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and guided imagery may help ease treatment-related hot flashes.
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Protective Mastectomy and Ovary Removal Can be Done at Same Time
A small study suggests that prophylactic (protective) breast and ovary removal can be done safely during one surgery.
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No Upper Age Limit for Mammograms: Women 80 and Older Benefit
Regular mammograms continue to benefit women age 80 and older.
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“Chemobrain” May Be Due to Stress
Two small studies suggest that "chemobrain" is more likely because of stress and the emotional toll of a breast cancer diagnosis rather than chemotherapy.
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Taxol Weekly Better Than Every Three Weeks for Breast Cancer
Getting Taxol (chemical name: placlitaxel) every week seems to have more benefits than getting it every 3 weeks or getting Taxotere (chemical name: docetaxel) on either schedule.
