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Risk of Heart Problems Increases After Radiation Therapy
Older radiation regimens increase the risk of heart problems.
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More Evidence That Strenuous Exercise Reduces Risk
Strenuous exercise can lower breast cancer risk.
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African American Women More Likely to Have Communication Problems When Getting Mammogram Results
Mammogram results more likely to be communicated poorly to African American women.
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Working Up a Good Sweat Lowers Risk
Six or more hours of strenuous exercise per week can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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Surgery After Chemo and Radiation May Benefit Some Women
Age at surgery may contribute to African American women's higher risk of dying from breast cancer.
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Women Who Pick Their Own Surgeons Seem to Get More Experienced Care
Women who pick their own surgeons more likely to be treated by more experienced doctors.
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Age Affects Treatment Side Effects
Side effects of breast cancer treatment can vary with age.
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Exercising with Others Improves Well-Being During Treatment
Regular group exercise can improve quality of life for women with breast cancer.
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Aromatase Inhibitors Offer Better Survival Than Tamoxifen for Postmenopausal Women
Switching to an aromatase inhibitor after two to three years of tamoxifen offers improved survival compared to five years of tamoxifen for post-menopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive, early-stage breast cancer.
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Actonel Can Help Stop Bone Loss After Treatment
Actonel (chemical name: risedronate) helps prevent bone loss in women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
