Research News for 2009
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Young, High-Risk Women Benefit from Breast Self-Exam
Research shows that breast self-exam is an important cancer detection tool for young women, especially young women at high risk for breast cancer.
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More Australian Women Using Unapproved HRT Alternatives
A new study shows that while overall use of HRT dropped dramatically among Australian women over 50, women who are using HRT are increasingly using unapproved, alternative forms of HRT.
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Soy Supplements Don’t Affect Breast Density
New research shows that postmenopausal women who took large amounts of isoflavone supplements (a compound in soy) had no change in breast density, which suggests that a diet rich in soy doesn't affect breast cancer risk.
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Number of Women Having Double Mastectomy After DCIS Diagnosis Triples
The number of women who decided to have both breasts removed after being diagnosed with DCIS more than tripled between 1998 and 2005, but it's unclear why this increase is happening.
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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.
