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Study Suggests Breast Cancer Survivors Have Slightly Higher Risk of Diabetes
A Canadian study found that postmenopausal women who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer have a slightly higher risk of diabetes compared to similar women who haven’t been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Survivors Need Ongoing, Long-Term Screening
Regular breast cancer screening for survivors saves lives and should be done for at least 10 years after diagnosis.
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Many High-Risk Women May Not Be Referred for Genetic Testing
A study suggests that primary care doctors don't consistently recommend genetic testing for women at high-risk for cancer because of family and personal history.
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Mammograms Less Effective in Women with Personal History of Breast Cancer
Screening mammograms are less effective at finding cancer in women with a personal history of breast cancer.
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Annual Screening with Both Mammography and MRI Seems Better Than Only Mammography for Women with Personal History of Breast Cancer
Research suggests that yearly screening with BOTH mammography and breast MRI might be better than only a yearly mammogram for women with a personal history of breast cancer.
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Experimental Genomic Test May Help Predict Risk of Hormone-Receptor-Positive Disease Recurrence
An experimental test may be able to help predict the risk of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer, but it's not clear how useful the test is.
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Genetic Changes in DCIS Cells May Help Predict Invasive Breast Cancer Risk
New research suggests that certain genetic characteristics in DCIS cells may help predict the risk of future invasive breast cancer.
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Getting Pregnant Doesn’t Affect Future Survival
A new analysis suggests that pregnancy doesn't negatively affect the future survival of women who've been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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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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Many High-Risk Women Don’t Get Recommended MRI Because of Fear, Time Demands
A study found that many women at high risk for breast cancer refused to have a breast MRI, even though it was recommended as part of their screening plan.
