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“Heart Healthy” Lifestyle Important for Survivors
Researchers urge women who have had breast cancer treatment to keep their heart health in mind as they build long-term health.
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Drop in Breast Cancer Diagnoses Comes with Drop in Hormone Replacement Therapy Use
Another study links hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and increased breast cancer risk.
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Infertility Treatments Don’t Increase Risk
Women being treated for infertility do not have a higher risk of breast cancer.
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Low Fat Diet Doesn’t Affect Survival or Recurrence
Results from the WHEL trial show that a low-fat diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and fiber appears to have no effect on survival or cancer recurrence.
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Western Diet Increases Risk in Postmenopausal Chinese Women
Researchers have found that post-menopausal Chinese women who eat a Western diet have a higher risk of breast cancer than those women who eat a traditional Chinese diet.
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Exercise and Healthy Diet Boosts Survival
A healthy diet combine with moderate exercise improves survival in women who have been treated for breast cancer.
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Aerobic Exercise Boosts Quality of Life After Treatment
A new study confirms that aerobic exercise improves quality of life for women treated for breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer After Combination Hormone Replacement Therapy Use Less Aggressive
Breast cancer diagnosed after combination HRT tends to have a better prognosis than cancer diagnosed after estrogen-only HRT.
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Grilled, Barbecued, and Smoked Meats Seem to Increase Risk
New study suggests increased breast cancer risk for post-menopausal women who consume barbecued meats.
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Most Older Survivors are Emotionally Healthy
A strong support network and good communication with your doctor can keep your emotional well-being strong after treatment.
