Research News on Risk Factors
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Stopping Hormone Replacement Therapy Before Mammogram Doesn’t Improve Accuracy
Research has found that stopping hormone replacement therapy before a mammogram doesn't improve the accuracy of the mammogram reading.
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American Society Clinical Oncology Now Recommends Evista or Tamoxifen to Reduce Risk in High-Risk Women
New guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) now recommend both tamoxifen and Evista (chemical name: raloxifene) to reduce breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women at high risk.
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Certain Risk Factors Affect Different Types of Breast Cancer in Different Ways
A new study found that certain risk factors for breast cancer affect the risk of specific types of breast cancer in different ways.
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Water Content of Breasts May Help Determine Risk
An early study suggests that figuring out the water content of a young woman's breast tissue may help predict her risk of breast cancer later in life.
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Smoking and Secondhand Smoke Raise Risk
A new meta-analysis confirms a link between both smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke and an increase in breast cancer risk.
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Young, High-Risk Women Benefit from Breast Self-Exam
Research shows that breast self-exam is an important cancer detection tool for young women, especially young women at high risk for breast cancer.
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More Australian Women Using Unapproved HRT Alternatives
A new study shows that while overall use of HRT dropped dramatically among Australian women over 50, women who are using HRT are increasingly using unapproved, alternative forms of HRT.
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Soy Supplements Don’t Affect Breast Density
New research shows that postmenopausal women who took large amounts of isoflavone supplements (a compound in soy) had no change in breast density, which suggests that a diet rich in soy doesn't affect breast cancer risk.
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Survival Rates Much Better If Second Cancer Detected Early
Detecting a second or recurring breast cancer early improves survival.
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Breast Density, Age, Race, Family History Offer Best Estimate of Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers recommend looking at breast density, age, race, ethnicity, and family history as the best way to estimate breast cancer risk for postmenopausal women.
