Research News for April 2011
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Some High Blood Pressure Meds May Increase Risk of Recurrence
New research suggests that ACE inhibitors, a type of blood pressure medicine, may increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
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Experts Conclude Link Between Breast Implants, Rare Lymphoma Likely
An expert panel concluded that there's likely a link between breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma, but this lymphoma can be treated successfully by removing the implant and tissue capsule.
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Genetic Testing of Breast Milk May Help Determine Risk
A small, very early study suggests that doing genetic testing on breast milk could help identify women with breast cancer and women at high risk for breast cancer.
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Estrogen-Only Hormone Replacement Therapy Seems to Decrease Risk
A new study suggests that postmenopausal women who take estrogen-only HRT may have a somewhat lower risk invasive breast cancer.
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Worry About Recurrence Linked to Ethnic Background
Research shows that a woman's level of worry about breast cancer coming back is linked to her ethic background.
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