February 2007 Research News
More Evidence That Strenuous Exercise Reduces Risk
February 27, 2007
Strenuous exercise can lower breast cancer risk. Read more…
Working Up a Good Sweat Lowers Risk
February 21, 2007
Six or more hours of strenuous exercise per week can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Read more…
African American Women More Likely to Have Communication Problems When Getting Mammogram Results
February 22, 2007
Mammogram results more likely to be communicated poorly to African American women. Read more…
Age Affects Treatment Side Effects
February 20, 2007
Side effects of breast cancer treatment can vary with age. Read more…
Surgery After Chemo and Radiation May Benefit Some Women
February 21, 2007
Age at surgery may contribute to African American women's higher risk of dying from breast cancer. Read more…
Women Who Pick Their Own Surgeons Seem to Get More Experienced Care
February 20, 2007
Women who pick their own surgeons more likely to be treated by more experienced doctors. Read more…
Exercising with Others Improves Well-Being During Treatment
February 16, 2007
Regular group exercise can improve quality of life for women with breast cancer. Read more…
Aromatase Inhibitors Offer Better Survival Than Tamoxifen for Postmenopausal Women
February 12, 2007
Switching to an aromatase inhibitor after two to three years of tamoxifen offers improved survival compared to five years of tamoxifen for post-menopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive, early-stage breast cancer. Read more…
Actonel Can Help Stop Bone Loss After Treatment
February 07, 2007
Actonel (chemical name: risedronate) helps prevent bone loss in women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Read more…
Newly Approved MammaPrint Test Can Help Determine Risk of Recurrence
February 06, 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved MammaPrint, a test that helps predict whether early breast cancer will come back. Read more…