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• Does a High-Fat Diet Increase Risk?

  Published on March 20, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Risk Factors and Day-to-Day Matters
  • Tags: Nutrition, Diet, and Obesity

  A diet high in fat may increase the risk of breast cancer.

• Nano-Probes Show Promise in Early Study

  Published on March 7, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Radiation Therapy
  • Tags:

  Tiny probes can successfully treat breast cancer in mice.

• Risk of Heart Problems Increases After Radiation Therapy

  Published on March 6, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Radiation Therapy
  • Tags: External, Standard (most typical), After surgery, and Breast

  Older radiation regimens increase the risk of heart problems.

• More Evidence That Strenuous Exercise Reduces Risk

  Published on February 27, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Risk Factors and Day-to-Day Matters
  • Tags: Exercise and Exercise

  Strenuous exercise can lower breast cancer risk.

• African American Women More Likely to Have Communication Problems When Getting Mammogram Results

  Published on February 22, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Screening and Testing
  • Tags: Mammography

  Mammogram results more likely to be communicated poorly to African American women.

• Surgery After Chemo and Radiation May Benefit Some Women

  Published on February 21, 2007 at 12:00 am

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

  Age at surgery may contribute to African American women's higher risk of dying from breast cancer.

• Working Up a Good Sweat Lowers Risk

  Published on February 21, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Risk Factors and Day-to-Day Matters
  • Tags: Exercise and Exercise

  Six or more hours of strenuous exercise per week can reduce the risk of breast cancer.

• Age Affects Treatment Side Effects

  Published on February 20, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Hormonal Therapies
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  Side effects of breast cancer treatment can vary with age.

• Women Who Pick Their Own Surgeons Seem to Get More Experienced Care

  Published on February 20, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Planning Your Treatment and Surgery
  • Tags: Planning Surgery

  Women who pick their own surgeons more likely to be treated by more experienced doctors.

• Exercising with Others Improves Well-Being During Treatment

  Published on February 16, 2007 at 12:00 am

  • Topic: Day-to-Day Matters
  • Tags: Exercise

  Regular group exercise can improve quality of life for women with breast cancer.