Top Breast Cancer News
News from all over.
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Yahoo, Google want more leeway for drug advertising
Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages. Read Summary > -
Patients want doctors to discuss costs
Experts say that patients have started expecting their doctors to help them make decisions about their care based on the cost of treatment. Read Summary > -
Weight training may boost self esteem in cancer survivors
Resistance training may be as good for the mind as for the body, researchers say. Read Summary > -
Shorter course of radiation may be as effective: study
The study found that the shorter radiation course, when given to the whole breast, had similar outcomes as a more traditional five to seven week course of radiation. Read Summary > -
Cancer recurrence linked to dense breasts
Women who have dense breasts are four times more likely to experience a cancer relapse than those who don't have dense breasts, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
House passes healthcare reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark healthcare reform after a 14-hour day of debate, with only one Republican backing the measure along with 219 Democrats. Read Summary > -
Medical ice cream could ease chemo's side effects
The ice cream--called ReCharge--incorporates some active dairy bacteria that some researchers believe can help relieve diarrhea, lost appetite, and anemia in cancer patients. Read Summary > -
Possible Fix for a Risky Hormone Mix
The right combination of hormones could relieve menopause symptoms and reduce the risk for breast cancer, new research shows. Read More >
