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Could we be treating breast cancers that actually would have regressed on their own? A new study suggests so. Breast cancer rates increased significantly in four Norwegian counties after women there began undergoing mammography every two years, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Rates among regularly screened women remained Read more...

SEATTLE –- Women who suffer from migraines may take at least some comfort in a recent, first-of-its-kind study that suggests a history of such headaches is associated with a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. Christopher I. Li, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center report these findings in the November issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Read more...

Oct. 27--BURLINGTON -- The chipper bright yellow and red spots belie their deadliness. For this patient, they conjured up a hideous diagnosis: breast cancer. But there is a kind of beauty in these pictures, insists Lahey Clinic radiologist Betsy Angelakis. They are derived from a newer technique called Molecular Breast Imaging, or MBI. And while mammograms remain the gold standard for Read more...

As a woman, you are always on the move. But what most women don't realize is that your body is moving as well. As a natural caregiver, women are always worried about how to take care of their family, friends and pets. While caring for everyone else in their home, many women often forget to take charge of their own bodies. The complexity of a woman's body is a fascinating system that can't be Read more...

Sep. 22, 2008 -- For Joanna Rudnick, being healthy is complicated. The 34-year-old Chicago filmmaker is one of a new group of cancer "pre-vivors" -- women with a genetic mutation that scientists say puts them at a high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. In other words, she's cancer-free today, but may not be tomorrow. "In a bizarre way, I have a dual Read more...

Sep. 23, 2008 -- This is the time of year to update your knowledge and think pink. Breast self exams aren't worthwhile -- or are they? Does eating certain foods prevent breast cancer? The rate of breast cancer is going up -- or is it? Sometimes, what we know seems to change every day. To a certain extent, that's true, as new studies provide more information about the disease. October Read more...

A radioactive tracer that "lights up" cancer hiding inside dense breasts showed promise in its first big test against mammograms, revealing more tumors and giving fewer false alarms, doctors reported Wednesday. The experimental method - molecular breast imaging, or MBI - would not replace mammograms for women at average risk of the disease. But it might become an Read more...

Regular self-examination for breast lumps does little to reduce the number of women who die from breast cancer, startling research reveals today. Women have been repeatedly warned about the importance of self-examination in a bid to help detect any signs of cancer at an early stage. But a review of studies involving more than 380,000 women today found that there is no evidence that regular Read more...

(Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Breast) by Krisha McCoy, MSDefinitionMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) involves the use of magnetic waves to make pictures of the inside of the body. An MRI uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional pictures. MRI of the breast is used to work with a mammography to detect breast cancer and other abnormalities Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPH The treatment of breast cancer , the most common cancer in women except for skin cancers , has come a long way in recent years. Breast cancer doctors are currently studying new biologic drugs and new hormonal treatments to block growth-stimulating receptors on the actual cancer cells. And results look promising. “It’s very exciting,” says Kellie Sprague, MD, Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Breast Cancer | Resource GuideAlthough certain genetic factors may not be preventable, there are other precautions you can take to decrease your risk of developing breast cancer. If you have a strong family history of breast cancer, discuss Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Breast Cancer | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with breast cancer. By talking openly and regularly Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Breast Cancer | Resource Guide Early breast cancer usually does not cause physical pain, and symptoms may not initially be noticeable. As the cancer grows, it can cause changes that include: A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Breast Cancer | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.It is possible to develop breast cancer with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Breast Cancer | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.Screening Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Breast Cancer | Resource GuideNational Cancer InstitutePhone:1-800-4-CANCERInternet Address:http://www.cancer.govDescription of services provided:This site provides comprehensive information on all types of cancer, statistics, information on Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Breast Cancer | Resource GuideYour doctor will discuss your medical history, including any family history of breast cancer. Your breasts will be examined for characteristic symptoms, including lumps or thickening, nipple discharge or inversion, Read more...

by Karen Schroeder, MS, RD On May 15, 2002, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Faslodex (fulvestrant) as an option for breast cancer therapy. Specifically, Faslodex can be used for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women when treatment with other forms of anti-estrogen therapy is not effective. Based on findings from two Read more...

by Alice A. Buckley All women with advanced breast cancer face a difficult and uncertain future. Most of them endure long courses of medical treatment that leave them looking to alternative or experimental therapies for a cure. As many as 60,000 women have an aggressive form of the disease, which usually follows a quick and deadly course. A drug called Herceptin attacks a particularly Read more...

by Heather Smith Many people express concern about sexual issues while they are undergoing cancer treatment. In one study, 82% of people undergoing active cancer treatment wanted to discuss sexual issues with their primary care physicians, but others said that sex was the last thing on their minds when they were being treated for cancer. "If you have a good body concept before treatment and a Read more...