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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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Advanced-Stage Cancer Survival Rates in African American Women Lag
Research continues to show that black women with advanced breast cancer aren't faring as well as white women.
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Losing Weight May Help Ease Some Lymphedema
A new study shows that weight loss may help to reduce the swelling associated with arm lymphedema.
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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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Lumpectomy Good Choice for Women Younger Than 40
Lumpectomy followed by radiation and chemotherapy can be a good option for women under 40.
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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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No Link Between Hair Relaxers and Breast Cancer
New research shows no link between hair relaxers and breast cancer.
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Experts Concerned About Lower Mammography Rates
Researchers worry that fewer U.S. women getting mammograms will mean more women die from the disease.
