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Current issue:

November 2008
Telling Family and Friends about Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Past issues:

October 2008
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Bone Density

September 2008
Raloxifene May Help Lower the Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer

August 2008
Low Vitamin D a Problem for Women with Breast Cancer

July 2008
Breast Cancer Patients Benefit from Weekly Taxol Doses

June 2008
Study Shows Concern for Obese Breast Cancer Patients

May 2008
Women's Perception of Precancerous Lesion a Concern

April 2008
Lobular Breast Cancer Linked to HRT Use

March 2008
BRCA1 More Prevalent Among Hispanic and Young African-American Women

February 2008
Stereo Mammography Adds Tool for Finding Breast Cancer

January 2008
Double Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Prevention on the Rise

December 2007
Breast Cancer Survival Rates Better, But Not for All

November 2007
Substance in Fried Foods May Not Be a Risk for Breast Cancer

October 2007
Extra Fruits and Veggies May Not Protect Cancer Survivors

September 2007
Experts Look Closely at Gauging Breast Cancer Risk

August 2007
Breast Cancer Radiation Treatment Time Shortened

July 2007
Tamoxifen Still Promoted for Many Breast Cancer Cases

June 2007
MRI Provides Extra Screening for Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women

May 2007
Clinical Studies Can Differ by Funding Source, Type of Study

April 2007
Genetic Signature Shows Risk for Cancer Recurrence

March 2007
High-Tech Mammograms Improving Breast Cancer Care

February 2007
Breast Cancer Risk Lower for Heavier Young Women

January 2007
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Red Meat for Young Women

December 2006
Biopsy Best to Confirm Breast Cancer Diagnosis

November 2006
Breast Cancer Survival May Be Improved by Exercise

October 2006
Higher Breast Cancer Risk Found for DES Daughters

September 2006
Study Shows Not Enough Older Women Get Mammograms

August 2006
Breast Cancer in African-American Women Studied

July 2006
Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Studied

June 2006
Estrogen Receptor Status May Determine Chemotherapy Use

May 2006
Breast Cancer May Return in Opposite Breast

April 2006
Chemotherapy May Help Older Women with Breast Cancer

March 2006
Intensive Radiation Therapy Success Story Continues

February 2006
Low Dose Estrogen Provides More Benefits: Cancer Cell Death

January 2006
Tamoxifen Gets Thumbs Up for Breast Cancer Prevention

December 2005
Tamoxifen: Tablet vs. Injection Preferences Studied

November 2005
Progress in Finding,Treating Breast Cancer Seen

October 2005
Mastectomy Selected More often than Lumpectomy

September 2005
Emerging Breast Cancer Therapy Evidence Noted

August 2005
Breast Cancer Research on the Front Lines

July 2005
Mammography Plus MRI Spots More Breast Cancer

June 2005
Gene Mutation Linked To Cancer Risk

May 2005
Underactive Thyroid Lowers Risk for Breast Cancer

April 2005
Gene Finding Presents "Signature" for Breast Cancer

March 2005
Radiation and Chemotherapy for High-Risk Breast Cancer

February 2005
Studies Show Progress in Breast Cancer Treatment

January 2005
Raloxifene Helps Reduce Risk for Breast Cancer

December 2004
Sister Study Open to Sisters of Women with Breast Cancer

November 2004
Folic Acid Use By Pregnant Women On The Rise

October 2004
Life's Challenges May Trigger Mood Disorder

September 2004
Migraine Headache Link To Menstruation Studied

August 2004
New Treatments For Psoriasis Address Chronic Illness

July 2004
Dark Chocolate Aids In Cardiovascular Health

June 2004
Women Need Sufficient Iron To Maintain Mental Sharpness

May 2004
Hysterectomy Leads To Improved Symptoms And Satisfaction

April 2004
Experts Looking For Answers To Bowel Disease

March 2004
Bone-Enhancing Raloxifene Doesn't Increase "Hot Flashes"

February 2004
Women Face Challenges In Controlling Hypertension

January 2004
Women Face Challenges In Controlling Hypertension

December 2003
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated

November 2003
Exercise Plus Calcium Helps Keep Bones Strong

October 2003
Fighting Breast Cancer: Early Detection Leads Defense

September 2003
Excess Pounds Boost Risk of Cervical Cancer

August 2003
Study Shows Cause Of Infertility In Some Women With Endometriosis

July 2003
New Study Points To Inactivity And Troublesome Layer Of Fat

June 2003
Study Sheds Light On Cause Of Preeclampsia

May 2003
Arthritis Month: A Time For Learning New Ways To Manage

April 2003
Having a Job Helps Heart Health in African-American Women

March 2003
HRT Linked to Increased Stroke Risk 

February 2003
Cervical Cancer: A Very Preventable Disease 

January 2003
SERMs May Be Healthier Choice Than HRT 

December 2002
Herpes, HPV May Spell Cervical Cancer

November 2002
Too Much Coffee May Weaken Bones

October 2002
Panel Suggests Osteoporosis Screening at Age 65 For Women

September 2002
Mammograms Still Recommended, Benefits Seen With Long-Term Outcomes

August 2002
Postpartum Depression - Beyond Just the "Baby Blues"

July 2002
No Bones About It – Good News For Women With Osteoporosis

May 2002
A Trip to the Gynecologist For Your Preteen?

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