November 2008 Research News
Xeloda and Avastin Combo Better Than Xeloda Alone for Metastatic Disease
November 24, 2008
The combination of Xeloda (chemical name: capecitabine) and Avastin (chemical name: bevacizumab) has been shown to stop metastatic breast cancer from growing longer than Xeloda alone. Read more...
Some Cancers May Go Away Without Treatment
November 24, 2008
A Norwegian study suggests that some breast cancers may go away without treatment, but the hypothesis is controversial and the results should be carefully considered. Read more...
Reconstruction with Implant Immediately After Mastectomy Affected More by Radiation
November 24, 2008
A small study suggests that reconstruction done immediately after mastectomy using tissue from the body offers better results after radiation compared to immediate reconstruction using implants. Read more...
Factors Besides Treatment Likely Contribute to Survivors’ Bone Loss
November 21, 2008
A small study shows that other factors besides breast cancer treatment contribute to bone loss in post-menopausal women. Read more...
Avastin Ups Blood Clot Risk
November 18, 2008
New research suggests that Avastin increases the risk of a blood clot in a vein, but the risk varies depending on the type of cancer being treated. Read more...
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Reduce Risk in Postmenopausal Women
November 11, 2008
Results from the Women's Health Initiative study suggest that vitamin D and calcium supplements don't lower breast cancer risk. Read more...
Can Migraine Cause Protect Against Breast Cancer?
November 6, 2008
Women who get migraine headaches appear to have a lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who don't get migraines. Read more...