Research News for 2008
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Reconstruction with Implant Immediately After Mastectomy Affected More by Radiation
A small study suggests that reconstruction done immediately after mastectomy using tissue from the body offers better results after radiation compared to immediate reconstruction using implants.
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Xeloda and Avastin Combo Better Than Xeloda Alone for Metastatic Disease
The combination of Xeloda (chemical name: capecitabine) and Avastin (chemical name: bevacizumab) has been shown to stop metastatic breast cancer from growing longer than Xeloda alone.
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Factors Besides Treatment Likely Contribute to Survivors’ Bone Loss
A small study shows that other factors besides breast cancer treatment contribute to bone loss in post-menopausal women.
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Avastin Ups Blood Clot Risk
New research suggests that Avastin increases the risk of a blood clot in a vein, but the risk varies depending on the type of cancer being treated.
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Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Reduce Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Results from the Women's Health Initiative study suggest that vitamin D and calcium supplements don't lower breast cancer risk.
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Can Migraine Cause Protect Against Breast Cancer?
Women who get migraine headaches appear to have a lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who don't get migraines.
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After Menopause, Women May Lower Risk with Strenuous Exercise
Vigorous exercise may lower the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
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Lab Study Looks at Why Cancers Become Resistant to Tamoxifen
Basic laboratory research has found that certain invasive lobular breast cancers may not respond to tamoxifen because they develop a protein receptor that stops tamoxifen from working.
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Hormonal Therapy Side Effects Linked to Lower Risk of Recurrence
New research suggests a link between hormonal therapy side effects (hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain) and a reduced risk of breast cancer coming back.
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3-D Ultrasound Can Help Determine if Suspicious Areas are Cancer
A small, early study suggests that speed-weighted 3-D power Doppler can help doctors decide if a breast mass is cancer or not.
