Research News for March 2009
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African American Women More Likely to be Diagnosed with Triple-Negative Disease
Research offers more evidence that African American women have a higher risk of triple-negative breast cancer compared to women of other races.
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Controversial Microsurgery May Ease Lymphedema, but Long-Term Results aren’t Certain
A very small study shows that lymphaticovenular bypass surgery can ease lymphedema, but the procedure requires special training and is controversial because it may make lymphedema worse if done by an inexperienced surgeon, and it's unclear if the benefits last over time.
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Biopsy of Metastatic Cancer Can Improve Treatment
In some cases, certain "personality" factors of recurrent metastatic breast cancer -- hormone-receptor status and HER2 status -- can be different from the original breast cancer, which may affect treatment decisions.
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Survival Rates Much Better If Second Cancer Detected Early
Detecting a second or recurring breast cancer early improves survival.
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Give Us More and Better Information Say Women Diagnosed with Metastatic Disease
Women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer want more and better information on metastatic disease.
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Breast Density, Age, Race, Family History Offer Best Estimate of Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers recommend looking at breast density, age, race, ethnicity, and family history as the best way to estimate breast cancer risk for postmenopausal women.
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