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Study Says Breast Cancer Prevention Must Begin Early in Life
August 12, 2015
Breastcancer.org Professional Advisory Board member calls for breast cancer prevention to start in girlhood. Read more...

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Women Older Than 80 Less Likely to Benefit From Chemotherapy
August 18, 2015
A study has found that women older than 80 diagnosed with early-stage, hormone-receptor-negative breast cancer don't get survival benefits from chemotherapy. Read more...

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Research Suggests Risk Continues to Increase as Weight Goes Up
August 20, 2015
A new analysis of information from the Women's Health Initiative suggests that the more obese a postmenopausal woman is, the higher her risk of breast cancer. Read more...

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Study Looks at How Many Women Die From Breast Cancer After a DCIS Diagnosis
August 21, 2015
A study looked at how many women ultimately die from breast cancer after DCIS, as well as any factors that influenced breast cancer mortality. About 20 years after a DCIS diagnosis, about 3% of women would die from breast cancer. Women diagnosed with DCIS when they were younger than 35 and black women were more likely to die from breast cancer than other women. Read more...

MsBrompton

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These research summaries are fantastic. Thanks for posting them.

MsBrompton

Treatment Decision Making and Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid...

Q: Should all of us who have had breast cancer have genetic testing to see if we need to have prophylactic mastectomy.

A: No, we could end up being more confused. If low risk for 'genetic' breast cancer we may be better off living in ignorance of our genetic status.

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History of Benign Breast Disease Added to Risk Assessment Tool
August 27, 2015
Researchers have updated the BCSC Risk Calculator to include benign breast disease information to make the tool more accurate. Read more...

ksusan

Brazilian wasp venom kills cancer cells by opening them up

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Ksusan

On the wasp research: "The researchers tested their theory by creating model membranes". This hasn't been tested in humans. I think it's speculative and offers no significant hope for people with cancer already. Maybe for our grandchildren!

ksusan

Thanks, I'm aware that it's not human research. It's also not the first on venoms. It was posted to Science Daily, and may be of interest to board members.

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Music Therapy Eases Anxiety in Women Having Breast Biopsies
August 31, 2015
Both live and recorded music before surgery eased anxiety in women having breast biopsies as outpatients. Read more...

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Diagnosed Young Women Concerned About Fertility Skip Tamoxifen
September 1, 2015
Concerns about fertility caused about 30% of younger women diagnosed with hormone-receptor-positive, early-stage breast cancer to skip or stop taking tamoxifen. Read more...

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Study Looks for Link Between Oncotype DX Test Use and Chemotherapy in Older Diagnosed Women
August 28, 2015
Older women diagnosed with early-stage, estrogen-receptor-positive disease who had the Oncotype DX test were no more or less likely to have chemotherapy after surgery than women who didn't have the test. Read more...

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Black Women Have Higher Rates of Abnormal BRCA Genes Than Previously Thought
September 2, 2015
A study suggests that young black women have a higher rate of abnormal BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes than previously believed. Read more...

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Rates of Preventive Double Mastectomy in Men Nearly Doubles
September 3, 2015
A study has found that rates of contralateral preventive mastectomy in men nearly doubled between 2004 and 2011. Read more...

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Obesity Changes Breast Tissue, Makes it Easier for Tumors to Grow
September 3, 2015
A study suggests that obesity changes the consistency of breast tissue in ways that promote the development and growth of breast cancer. Read more...

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ASCO Updates Genetic Testing Guidelines
September 8, 2015
To ensure that genetic testing offers the most benefits to the people undergoing it, the American Society for Clinical Oncology has updated its guidelines on genetic testing. Read more...

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Research Confirms Oncotype DX Test Score Between 0 and 10 Means Women Can Skip Chemotherapy
September 30, 2015
A prospective study shows that women with an Oncotype DX test Recurrence Score between 0 and 10 can safely be treated only with hormonal therapy, allowing them to skip chemotherapy. Read more...

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Many Breast Cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa Not Detected Until They're Advanced-Stage
September 30, 2015
Most breast cancers in Cote d'Ivoire and the Republic of Congo are already advanced-stage at diagnosis. Read more...

MsBrompton

This is really helpful! THANKS moderators for keeping us posted on latest research. If more women can be spared chemo, that's GOOD.

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Computer-Aided Detection May Not Improve Breast Cancer Screening
October 8, 2015
Computer-aided detection doesn't seem to improve screening mammogram accuracy; doesn't mean mammograms aren't valuable. Read more...

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Research Suggests Olive Oil Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk, but There Are Questions About Study
October 8, 2015
Before you run out and buy a gallon of olive oil, there are some important points about the study you should know. Read more...

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Long-Term Results Show Herceptin Offers More Benefits Than Risks for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
October 14, 2015
A study has found that Herceptin only slightly increases the risk of heart problems in women diagnosed with early-stage, HER2-positive disease. Read more...

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Cancer Survivors' Diets Are Less Healthy Than Average
October 16, 2015
Compared to the general population, cancer survivors eat more empty calories -- including alcohol and foods high in saturated fat and added sugar -- and less fiber. Read more...

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New American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Recommend Mammograms Start at 45
October 20, 2015
The guidelines recommend that women at average risk start regular annual screening with mammography at age 45 and move to screening every 2 years at age 55. Read more...

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Done. Thanks for the reminder sas.

voraciousreader

I'm disappointed that Drs. Kopans and Weiss, both radiologists, are in lock step disagreement with The American Cancer Society's courageous new breast cancer treatment recommendations. Kudos to Dr. Brawley and the committee!

Chloesmom

Pennsylvania is now requiring insurance payment for 3-D mammos for women with dense breasts

Recent legislation passed after hard work by the PA Breast cancer coalition. yay!