Postmenopausal women who take hormone therapy consisting of estrogen alone may have a somewhat reduced risk of breast cancer. These findings—from longer term follow up of the Women’s Health Initiative trial of estrogen alone—were published in the Journal of the …
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MRI Detects Earlier-stage Breast Cancers among Women with BRCA1/2 Mutations
Annual breast cancer screening that includes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reduces the frequency of advanced breast cancers among women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. These results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Inherited mutations in two genes—BRCA1 …
Diagnosis of Early Breast Cancer Doesn’t Shorten Life Expectancy of Older Women
Among women age 67 or older, a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or Stage I breast cancer doesn’t appear to worsen survival survival is similar to that of older women without breast cancer. Diagnosis of more advanced breast …
Study Evaluates Predictors of DCIS Outcomes
Choice of treatment, choice of surgeon, and surgical margin (a measure of whether the cancer was completely removed) all appear to affect the risk of disease recurrence among women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast. These findings …
Lasofoxifene Promising for Breast Cancer Prevention Among Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis
Lasofoxifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. These findings were recently reported in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. As a SERM, the investigational drug lasofoxifene …
FDA Advises Against Avastin for Breast Cancer
U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials have recommended revoking approval of the medication Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment of breast cancer.
Medical TV Dramas May Harm Your Mental Health: Study
Watching too many TV medical dramas may reduce your satisfaction with life, a small new study suggests.
Need for Support Extends Far Past Chemo: Study
Maintaining support from family and informal support groups remains important even after women finish chemotherapy, a new study has found.
Yoga May Soothe Fibromyalgia, Arthritis Pain
A two-hour weekly Hatha yoga class that combines poses with meditation and discussion may help people who suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic pain, such as arthritis.
Potential Target for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Scientists have discovered a unique biomarker for triple-negative breast cancer that may one day allow women to receive a more targeted treatment.