Tag: breast
Breast, cervix cancer growing threats to poor: study
by on Sep.15, 2011, under Health and Fitness
The number of cases and deaths from breast and cervical cancer is rising in most countries across the world, especially in poorer nations where more women are dying at younger ages, according to a global study of the diseases.
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For Young Breast Cancer Patients, Breast-Conserving Therapy Appears Effective
by on Sep.07, 2011, under Health and Fitness
TUESDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — Younger women with breast
cancer who undergo a lumpectomy to remove their tumor survive just as long
and aren't any more likely to have a recurrence than women who opt for the
more radical and disfigurin…
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Breast Cancer Drug Raises Risk of Heart Problems in Older Women: Study
by on Aug.10, 2011, under Health and Fitness
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) — The breast cancer drug
Herceptin increases the risk of heart problems in elderly patients,
especially those with a history of heart disease and/or diabetes, a new
study says.
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Drop in breast cancer deaths 'not due' to mammograms
by on Jul.29, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Mammograms have played an insignificant role in falling breast cancer death rates in Europe, according to a study published Friday.
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Roche to fight for Avastin as breast cancer drug
by on Jun.26, 2011, under Health and Fitness
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Drugmaker Roche Holding AG will try to convince U.S. regulators to reverse course on Avastin, the world's best-selling cancer medicine, and approve its use for breast cancer in a hearing this week.
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Early Chemical Exposures May Affect Breast Health: Report
by on Jun.22, 2011, under Health and Fitness
WEDNESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to common
chemicals during critical periods of breast development may affect breast
growth, the ability to breast-feed and breast cancer risk, a new report
contends.
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Hormone-blocking drug reduces breast cancer risk
by on Jun.05, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Millions of women at higher-than-usual risk of breast cancer have a new option for preventing the disease. Pfizer Inc.’s Aromasin cut the risk of developing breast cancer by more than half, without the side effects that have curbed enthusiasm for …
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Estrogen blocker cuts breast cancer risk 65%: study
by on Jun.04, 2011, under Health and Fitness
An anti-estrogen drug has shown a "promising" 65-percent reduction of breast cancer risk among post-menopausal women, according to the findings of a study released Saturday.
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Are Coffee Drinkers Less Prone to Aggressive Breast Cancer?
by on May.11, 2011, under Health and Fitness
TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) — Women who drink a substantial
amount of coffee each day may lower their risk for developing a particular
type of breast cancer, Swedish researchers say.
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Estrogen's Role in Breast Cancer Can Fluctuate
by on Apr.17, 2011, under Health and Fitness
FRIDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) — Is estrogen breast cancer's
friend or foe?
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