March 2007 Research News
Annual Doctor Visits Lead to More Cancer Screening
March 27, 2007
Women who visit their primary care doctors for routine check-ups are more likely to have regular mammograms than women who don't. Read more…
Reminder System May Boost Mammogram Numbers
March 27, 2007
A Web-based reminder system helps more women get regular mammograms. Read more…
After Mastectomy, Few Women Referred to Plastic Surgeons to Discuss Reconstruction Options
March 28, 2007
Surprisingly few women having mastectomy for breast cancer are referred by their general surgeon to a plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction options. Read more…
American Cancer Society Tells Diagnosed Women to Have Other Healthy Breast Scanned with MRI
March 28, 2007
MRI scans now recommended to check for cancer in the other breast of newly diagnosed women, as well as for women at high risk. Read more…
Plant-Based Diet May Decrease Risk
March 21, 2007
Eating a diet rich in plant foods that contain lignans may reduce breast cancer risk. Read more…
Modern Radiation Therapy Causes Fewer Heart Problems
March 22, 2007
Modern radiation therapy techniques to treat breast cancer are safer for the heart. Read more…
Does a High-Fat Diet Increase Risk?
March 20, 2007
A diet high in fat may increase the risk of breast cancer. Read more…
Nano-Probes Show Promise in Early Study
March 07, 2007
Tiny probes can successfully treat breast cancer in mice. Read more…
Risk of Heart Problems Increases After Radiation Therapy
March 06, 2007
Older radiation regimens increase the risk of heart problems. Read more…