I often cruise the Web looking for breast cancer news, and found myself scratching my head at the following headlines I read recently, one right after the other, all on the same day:
Risk of breast cancer relapse is low after surviving 5 years - USA Today
Relapse Still a Real Possibility for Breast Cancer Patients - U.S. News & World Report
Breast cancer recurrence seen as low after 5 years - Reuters news service
Breast Cancer: Risk Remains Years Later - WebMD Health News
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Black Women Breast Cancer Mortality Linked to Age of Diagnosis
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A Son's Response to His Mother's Breast Cancer Recurrence
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Types of Breast Cancer: Recurrent Breast Cancer
Q. I had breast cancer in the past, and I’m really scared of it coming back. What can you tell me about recurrent breast cancer?A. Recur... Read more »
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Genes May Predict Recurrence Risk
Ten natural compounds found in pomegranates appears to reduce the risk of estrogen-fueled breast cancer, U.S. researchers say. The chemicals block... Read more »
Breast Cancer Survival Rates Have Doubled Since 1970s
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