November 2007 Research News
Stereoscopic Digital Mammography Halves False-Positive Rate
November 29, 2007
Stereoscopic digital mammography can reduce the number of false positive mammogram results. But the technique is very new and not widely available yet. Read more...
Non-White Women Have More Breast Cancer Pain
November 26, 2007
Non-white women have more severe pain with advanced breast cancer than white women. Read more...
Abnormal BRCA Genes Also Increase Risk in Men
November 27, 2007
Men with an abnormal BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have an increased risk of breast cancer. Read more...
Different Hormonal Therapies Cause Different Side Effects
November 14, 2007
Hormonal therapy medicines used to reduce the risk of recurrence have different side effects. Read more...
Weight Loss May Reduce Lymphedema Risk
November 13, 2007
Losing weight may help ease lymphedema in obese women after breast cancer surgery. Read more...
Recurrence After Lumpectomy Higher in African American Woman Than Whites
November 1, 2007
A new study adds to research saying that lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is a good option for African American women with early breast cancer. Read more...