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Childhood Cancer Survivors Don’t Get Recommended Follow-Up Care
A new study says that most long-term survivors of childhood cancer aren't getting the kind of aggressive follow-up care they need.
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Radioactive Iodine Treatment Increases Cancer Risk
Radioactive iodine used to treat overactive thyroid can heighten the risk of cancer, particularly cancers of the stomach, kidney, and breast.
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More Abnormal Genes Linked to Breast Cancer Found
Researchers have found that abnormalities in four genes may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
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Women with Abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes Can Reduce Risk by Having Ovaries Removed
A new study adds more evidence that removing the ovaries reduces breast cancer risk for women with an abnormal BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene
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No Link Between Hair Relaxers and Breast Cancer
New research shows no link between hair relaxers and 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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Extremely Overweight Women Get Fewer Mammograms
Overweight women are less like to be screened for breast and cervical cancer.
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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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Statins Have No Effect on Risk
A new study shows that statins have no effect on breast cancer risk.
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Study Looks at Black Cohosh and Risk
A new study suggests that black cohosh may possibly reduce breast cancer risk.
