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• Childhood Cancer Survivors Don’t Get Recommended Follow-Up Care

  Published on June 5, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Risk Factors
  • Tags: Medical History

  A new study says that most long-term survivors of childhood cancer aren't getting the kind of aggressive follow-up care they need.

• Radioactive Iodine Treatment Increases Cancer Risk

  Published on June 4, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Risk Factors
  • Tags: Medical History

  Radioactive iodine used to treat overactive thyroid can heighten the risk of cancer, particularly cancers of the stomach, kidney, and breast.

• Advanced-Stage Cancer Survival Rates in African American Women Lag

  Published on June 4, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Diagnosis
  • Tags: Locally Advanced-stage: Stage IIIB, Locally Advanced-stage: Stage IIIC, and Metastatic/Advanced-stage: Stage IV

  Research continues to show that black women with advanced breast cancer aren't faring as well as white women.

• Losing Weight May Help Ease Some Lymphedema

  Published on June 1, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Surgery and Side Effects
  • Tags: Lumpectomy, Lymph Node Removal, Mastectomy, Axillary Lymph Node Removal/Dissection, Sentinel Lymph Node Removal/Dissection, and Lymphedema

  A new study shows that weight loss may help to reduce the swelling associated with arm lymphedema.

• More Abnormal Genes Linked to Breast Cancer Found

  Published on May 28, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Risk Factors
  • Tags: Genetics (including BRCA)

  Researchers have found that abnormalities in four genes may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

• Women with Abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes Can Reduce Risk by Having Ovaries Removed

  Published on May 25, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Risk Factors and Surgery
  • Tags: Genetics (including BRCA) and Prophylactic Ovary Removal

  A new study adds more evidence that removing the ovaries reduces breast cancer risk for women with an abnormal BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene

• Lumpectomy Good Choice for Women Younger Than 40

  Published on May 24, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Planning Your Treatment and Surgery
  • Tags: Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, and Planning Surgery

  Lumpectomy followed by radiation and chemotherapy can be a good option for women under 40.

• Aerobic Exercise Boosts Quality of Life After Treatment

  Published on May 22, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Diagnosis and Day-to-Day Matters
  • Tags: Early-stage: Stage 0 -- DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ), Early-stage: Stage IA, Early-stage: Stage IB, Early-stage: Stage IIA, Early-stage: Stage IIB, Early-stage: Stage IIIA, and Exercise

  A new study confirms that aerobic exercise improves quality of life for women treated for breast cancer.

• No Link Between Hair Relaxers and Breast Cancer

  Published on May 21, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Risk Factors
  • Tags: Environmental Factors

  New research shows no link between hair relaxers and breast cancer.

• Experts Concerned About Lower Mammography Rates

  Published on May 14, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Screening and Testing
  • Tags: Breast Self-Exam and Mammography

  Researchers worry that fewer U.S. women getting mammograms will mean more women die from the disease.