Research News for March 2010
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Avastin Helps Stop Growth of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Research suggests adding Avastin to chemotherapy as the first treatment for metastatic breast cancer increases the length of time before the cancer grows.
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Adding Genetic Information to Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Tool Doesn’t Improve Accuracy
A new analysis suggests that adding information on about 10 abnormal genes associated with breast cancer risk to the standard breast cancer risk assessment tool didn't really improve risk prediction compared to using only the standard tool.
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Can Cryotherapy Be Alternative to Surgery?
A very small study suggests that cryotherapy may be a safe and effective alternative to surgery to remove breast cancer.
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Genomic Test Results Not Understood by Many Women
A small study found that about a third of women who had genomic testing didn't really understand the test results.
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Benefit of Radiation After Mastectomy Isn’t Clear
A new study tries to offer more information on whether women who have mastectomy to remove early-stage breast cancer (stage I or stage II) can benefit from radiation therapy after surgery. Unfortunately, there isn't a clear answer.
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