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Breast Density Matters for Cancer Screening, Study Finds
Breast Density Matters for Cancer Screening, Study Finds
For some women over 50, the density of their breasts could affect how often they should be screened for breast cancer, based on a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Current recommendations from different health organizations, including the American Cancer Society and National Comprehensive Cancer Network, are mixed.Generally these recommendations advise the average woman to start mammograms somewhere between the ages of 40 and 50, and at intervals between every one to two years.In the study published today, researchers from the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network attempted to understand which groups of women could benefit from more screening and which groups of women could benefit from less screening.
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Type of HRT Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Type of HRT Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Type of HRT Linked to Higher Breast Cancer RiskBy Peter RussellWebMD Health NewsThe effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on a woman's chances of getting breast cancer has been underestimated, experts say.A new study in the British Journal of Cancer suggests that women who have treatment that combines estrogen and progestin are almost three times more likely to get breast cancer than those who do not.Treating Menopause SymptomsHRT is used, usually by women in their 50s, to treat uncomfortable symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, mood changes, and depression.There are two main types of hormone replacement therapy.
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Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells May Be Reduced By Melatonin, New Study Finds
Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells May Be Reduced By Melatonin, New Study Finds
A new study shows that melatonin, a hormone that maintains the body's circadian rhythm may also be helpful in suppressing the growth of breast cancer tumors.A person develops breast cancer when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control, forming a tumor.If the tumor is cancerous, the cells can grow into surrounding tissues and can also spread to other areas of the body.Published in the latest issue of the journal Genes and Cancer, the study stating the benefits of melatonin was based on the work by researchers at Michigan State University (MSU).
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New American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Book Offers Newly Diagnosed Hope
New American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Book Offers Newly Diagnosed Hope
"When women are diagnosed with breast cancer, they have a lot to think about and a seemingly endless amount of decisions to make.This book supports them by providing a comprehensive and easy-to-understand format to help them navigate through their diagnosis and treatment options, especially during those first days and months," said Dr. Richard Wender, chief cancer control officer, American Cancer Society.Written by medical experts from the American Cancer Society, with guidance from breast cancer survivors, this evidence-based book is a great resource for any breast cancer patient."This book is an important and innovative tool to support patients with a breast cancer diagnosis to help them make the treatment choices that are right for them," said Dr. J. Leonard Lichtenfeld, deputy chief medical officer, American Cancer Society.
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