Breast Cancer Update

Breast Cancer Update

Breast Cancer Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 12/16/2013 01:10 PM EST

New on the MedlinePlus Breast Cancer page:

Bones Benefit from Exercise After Breast Cancer, Study Finds

12/13/2013 12:00 PM EST

Older survivors should include physical activity in long-term care plan, researchers suggest

Source: HealthDay

Nipple Aspirate Test Is No Substitute for Mammogram

12/13/2013 09:21 AM EST

Source: Food and Drug Administration

2 Pre-Surgery Drug Treatments Show Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer

12/13/2013 09:00 AM EST

In studies, combo regimens produced better results for 'triple-negative' disease

Source: HealthDay

Benefits of Mammography

12/12/2013 09:12 AM EST

Source: HealthDay - 

Drug Arimidex Cuts Risk for Breast Cancer in Older, High-Risk Women

12/12/2013 09:00 AM EST

It could be welcome addition to other preventive meds such as tamoxifen, experts say

Source: HealthDay

Exercise Might Ease Joint Pain Caused by Breast Cancer Drugs

12/12/2013 09:00 AM EST

Side effects, such as stiffness and pain, are common reasons patients stop taking medications

Source: HealthDay

Exercise Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women

12/12/2013 09:00 AM EST

Regular, brisk activity seems to help prevent some aggressive tumors that resist hormone therapy, study says

Source: HealthDay

Chemo for Advanced Breast Cancer Might Be Enough

12/11/2013 04:00 PM EST

Study finds no survival benefit in treating original tumor with surgery, radiation

Source: HealthDay

New Look At Past Studies Highlights Importance of Mammograms

12/11/2013 12:00 PM EST

However, review didn't include women in their 40s, so debate may not end

Source: HealthDay

Breast Size, Exercise and Cancer Risk

12/10/2013 09:43 AM EST

Source: HealthDay - 

Bigger Breasts, Lack of Exercise Tied to Breast Cancer Mortality

12/09/2013 05:00 PM EST

But getting more exercise appeared to offer a level of protection, 11-year study found
Source: HealthDay