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Breast Cancer In the News Last Revision Date: Monday, 29-Mar-1999 09:00:08 EST Copyright © 1994-1999, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania OncoLink: Breast Cancer News: Treatment Options - This page contains news articles specifically related to breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment. MSNBC: Tackling Breast Cancer at the Office- Thousands of working women and their employers grapple with the devastating disease every year. WCN News: Linda McCartney's death prompted big rise in breast cancer inquiries WCN News: High level of estrogen increases breast cancer risk for postmenopausal women- High levels of estrogen in the blood is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women, according to the results of a case-control study conducted as part of the Nurses' Health Study. OncoLink Conference Announcement: "Changing Concepts in Breast Cancer" - September 18, 1998, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA OncoLink@ASCO98: Poor Understanding of Guidelines Results in Low National Use of Breast-Conserving Therapy OncoLink@ASCO96: DNA-Based Genetic Counseling in Fourteen BRCA1 Families OncoLink Nurse Notes: "The Loss of Diana, a Breast Cancer Advocate" - Managing Editor Maggie Hampshire discusses the support Diana, Princess of Wales gave breast cancer charities. NCI/PDQ: NCI Reports Improvements in Breast Cancer Death Rate CNN: Diet may have bearing on breast cancer, studies show (4/2/97) - Canadian researchers, writing in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, show that over two years, the breasts of women on low-fat diets become less dense. High breast density increases the risk of breast cancer. CNN: Linda McCartney loses battle with cancer- the wife and creative partner of former Beatle Paul McCartney, has died of breast cancer. NCI: Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Shows Major Benefit, Some Risk - This report from NCI Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) shows a 45 percent reduction in breast cancer incidence among the high-risk participants who took tamoxifen. MSNBC: Mammograms urged for high-risk women- Women who are genetically susceptible should have annual breast x-rays beginning at age 25 to 35, experts say. MSNBC: Making sense of mammogram mess- Amid brouhaha on breast x-rays for younger women, some practical advice. MSNBC: Working toward beating cancer- Although breast cancer strikes more than 180,000 woman a year in the United States, we may be starting to win the war. The Pony Express Tour '98-National Ride for Breast Cancer- Find out about how the Women's Motorcycle Foundation has joined forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds for breast cancer research. Science Daily: Chalk Up Another One For Broccoli! Chemical In Vegetable Shown To Halt Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells- Studies show that eating brocc oli and other vegetables can help stave off breast cancer. Now scientists have found that one of the chemicals in broccoli may also help treat the disease. WCN (Reuters) News: Excision of radiolabeled sentinel lymph node highly accurate for breast cancer staging WCN (Reuters) News: Legislators readying for managed care, women's health debate SGO: Study questions validity of limiting estrogen-replacement therapy in breast cancer patients- A study published in "Gynecologic Oncology" suggests that estrogen-replacement therapy need not be ruled out for women who have been treated for breast cancer. NIH: Draft Consensus Statement - Breast Cancer Screening for Women Ages 40-49- This is the draft consensus statement developed at the NIH conference on breast cancer screening held January 21 - 23, 1997. Currently, "the available data do not warrant a single recommendation for mammography for all women in their forties". Thus, the consensus statement suggests that the decision for mammography be made on an individual basis, and that the "costs of the mammograms should be reimbursed by third-party payors or covered by health maintenance organizations". CNN: Study counters claim of abortion cancer risk (1/8/97) - According to a study of nearly 281,000 women in Denmark, having an abortion does not increase a woman's chances of developing breast cancer. CNN: Mammography Debate Remains Unsettled for Women in their 40's- This news article summarizes the outcome of a Consensus Development Conference on Breast Cancer Screening for Women ages 40 to 49.The conference was held January 21st to January 23rd 1997 at the National Institute of Health. Apparently, no consensus has been reached. DHHS: Breast Cancer Screening Efforts Go Nationwide (10/1/96)- Secretary Shalala Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink October Web Site - This site, by the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Orlando, FL), is designed to increase knowledge regarding breast cancer by providing early detection information. NABCO: Breast Cancer Trial Directory - This is the pilot of NABCO's and the NCI's initiative to make information on breast cancer clinical trials available on the World Wide Web. This section of NABCO's resource will lists brief descriptive summaries of reviewed and approved clinical trials in PDQ. US Postal Service: Breast cancer awareness stamp enters race for the cure (3/7/96) - press release regarding the June 15, 1996 release of the Breast cancer awareness stamp.

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