Research News on Day-to-Day Matters
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Study Reinforces Link Between Breast Cancer Risk and Hormone Replacement Therapy
A new analysis of Women's Health Initiative data shows that women who use combination HRT are nearly twice as likely to die from breast cancer compared to women who don't use HRT.
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Arimidex-Testosterone Combo May Ease Menopausal Symptoms
An experimental testosterone/Arimidex pellet implanted under the skin every 90 days may help ease menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors.
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Menopausal Symptoms, Chemo Side Effects Linked to Lower Quality of Life
Lower quality of life during and after breast cancer treatment seems to be closely linked to two factors: menopausal symptoms and chemotherapy side effects.
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Male Partners’ Mood Affected by Breast Cancer
A new study adds to evidence showing that male partners of women diagnosed with breast cancer are more likely to suffer from depression and other mood disorders compared to men whose partners haven't been diagnosed.
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Many Women Have Sexual Problems After Breast Cancer Treatment
An Australian study finds that most women diagnosed with breast cancer report some type of sex problem after treatment.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy: Type and Time Used Linked to Increase in Risk
New research confirms that hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer.
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FDA Issues Warning on Evamist Spray
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning women who use Evamist that children and pets shouldn't touch the skin where the HRT is sprayed.
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Losing Weight Might Ease Hot Flashes
A very small study suggests hot flashes may be eased by participating in an intensive healthy lifestyle program.
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Research Looks for Links Between Fish Oil, Lower Risk
Research suggests a link between fish oil and a lower risk of breast cancer, but more research is needed.
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Doctors Favor Gradually Stopping Hormone Replacement Therapy
Most family medicine, internal medicine, and obstetrician-gynecologist (ob/gyn) doctors recommend gradually stopping HRT over time instead of suddenly stopping it.
