January 2007 Research News
Slight Drop in U.S. Mammogram Rate Troubles Experts
January 26, 2007
The percentage of women over 40 who get regular mammograms has declined, which is troubling. Read more…
Protein Test May Help Guide Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
January 25, 2007
A specific protein has been linked to triple negative breast cancer (cancers that test negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and the HER2 protein). Read more…
Risk of Second Cancer Higher in Men Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
January 25, 2007
Men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher risk of developing a second, new cancer. Read more…
Too Many Women Stop Taking Tamoxifen Early
January 22, 2007
Many women stop taking adjuvant hormonal therapy medicine earlier than prescribed by their doctors. Read more…
Very Dense Breasts Linked to Higher Risk
January 22, 2007
Breast density makes mammograms harder to read and also seems to increase breast cancer risk. Read more…
Poorly Educated and Obese Women Get Lower Chemo Doses
January 19, 2007
Women with breast cancer who are either obese or have little education are more likely to get lower than recommended doses of chemotherapy. Read more…
Comparing Mammograms Boosts Accuracy
January 04, 2007
Comparing new and older mammograms enhances the accuracy of the results, according to a new study. Read more…