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Breast Cancer News

Mammography Can Measure Growth Rate of Breast Cancer Tumor (05/12/2008)
New research indicates that screening mammography may provide estimates of breast cancer tumor growth rates. These findings from the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Program were recently published in Breast Cancer Research.

Specific Gene Mutations May Affect Response to Tamoxifen in Breast Cancer (05/06/2008)
Mutations within the CYP2D6 gene may affect the way in which a patient with hormone-positive breast cancer responds to tamoxifen (Nolvadex®). These results were recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Changes in Lifestlye May Improve Quality of Life for Breast Cancer Survivors (05/02/2008)
A recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society reports that although few cancer survivors are following recommendations for lifestyle changes aimed to improve health and well-being, adhering to these guidelines may improve quality of life among breast cancer survivors. Full details of the study were recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Regular Aspirin Use May Reduce Risk of Hormone-positive Breast Cancer (04/30/2008)
Regular use of aspirin may modestly reduce the risk of developing hormone-positive breast cancer. These results were recently published online by Breast Cancer Research.

Elderly Women Benefit from Screening Mammography (04/30/2008)
Regular mammograms among women 80 years of age and older may detect earlier stages of breast cancer. These findings were released in an early online publication of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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