breast cancer
Pain From Breast Cancer Treatment May Be Relieved By Depression Drug
A drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorder was effective at reducing joint and muscle pain associated with a breast cancer treatment, according to a study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Research Rejects Green Tea For Breast Cancer Prevention
Green tea does not protect against breast cancer. A study of data from approximately 54,000 women, published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Breast Cancer Research, found no association between drinking green tea and breast cancer risk.
Link Between High-Fat Diet During Puberty And Breast Cancer Risk Later In Life
Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to Michigan State University researchers.
Multivitamin Use Linked To Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers in Sweden who studied data on over 35,000 middle aged and older women followed for 10 years found a link between taking multivitamins and increased risk of breast cancer and said this was of concern to public health and should be investigated further. You can read about the study, conducted at the Karolinska Institutet [...]
Aspirin Linked To Increased Breast Cancer Survival
A new US study suggests that regular taking of aspirin is linked to increased survival after a breast cancer diagnosis and also to a lower risk of the disease recurring.
Californian Gov. Schwarzenegger Criticized Over Cuts To Breast Cancer Screening Program For Low-Income Women
At a hearing this week, California Assembly Budget Committee Chair Noreen Evans criticized Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decision to make cuts to a program that offers no-cost breast cancer screening and other services to low-income women.
Breast self-examination: A means to detect Breast Cancer earlier?
Breast Self-examination, BSE methods, techniques, limitations, and videos.
Radiotherapy For Breast Cancer: A Lower Overall Dose Given In Fewer, Larger Doses Can Result In Better Quality Of Life
Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer. Larger doses can result in better quality of life. A medical news article.
Breast Cancer
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