2006 Breast Cancer News

December

December 18, 2006

• Reduced Levels of Fat in the Diet May Decrease the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

December 11, 2006

• Researchers Discover Method in Mice to Restore Tamoxifen Sensitivity in Resistant Breast Cancer

December 6, 2006

• Ovarian Suppression May Be as Effective as Chemotherapy in High-Risk Breast Cancer

November

November 17, 2006

• FDA Approves Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants After In-Depth Evaluation

November 16, 2006

• FDA Expands Use of Herceptin for Early Stage Breast Cancer After Primary Therapy

October

October 10, 2006

• Advanced Breast Cancer Patients Benefit More from Aromatase Inhibitors than Tamoxifen
• Age Associated with Type of Breast Cancer Treatment

October 4, 2006

• Preventive Surgery Can Reduce Cancer Risk in Women with BRCA Gene Mutations
• Maintenance Paclitaxel Does Not Delay Progression of Metastatic Breast Cancer

September

September 12, 2006

• Anastrozole Prevents Relapse in Early Breast Cancer-Updated Results

August

August 15, 2006

• New Findings Offer More Complete View of Breast Cancer Gene Mutations in U.S. Population

July

July 18, 2006

• Weight Gain Increases Risk of Breast Cancer After Menopause

July 12, 2006

• Radiation Therapy Helps Prevent Recurrence of DCIS After Breast-Conserving Surgery

June

June 4, 2006

• Exemestane Following Tamoxifen Reduces Breast Cancer Recurrences and Prolongs Survival

June 3, 2006

• Lapatinib (Tykerb�) Plus Capecitabine Delays Progression of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

May

May 10, 2006

• Nonhormonal Therapies Have Little Effect on Hot Flashes
• Sentinel Node Biopsy Improves Quality of Life in Early-Stage Breast Cancer

April

April 17, 2006

• Initial Results of the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Released: Osteoporosis Drug Raloxifene Shown to be as Effective as Tamoxifen in Preventing Invasive Breast Cancer
• The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR): Questions and Answers

April 11, 2006

• Women's Health Initiative Updated Analysis: No Increased Risk of Breast Cancer with Estrogen-Alone

March

March 13, 2006

• Progesterone-Like Drug Controls Hot Flashes

March 1, 2006

• New Trastuzumab Regimen Lessens Cardiac Side Effects

February

February 27, 2006

• Age, Type of Chemotherapy Affect Women's Chances of Menstruating after Breast Cancer Treatment

February 22, 2006

• Surgery Alone Not Sufficient for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast

February 13, 2006

• NCI Launches New Initiative to Identify Genetic Risk Factors for Breast and Prostate Cancer

February 9, 2006

• Noninvasive Tests May Miss Breast Cancer, AHRQ Study Finds

January

January 31, 2006

• Family Doctors Provide Appropriate Follow-Up Care for Early Breast Cancer

January 17, 2006

• Letrozole More Effective Than Tamoxifen in Early Breast Cancer
• Quality of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy Affects Survival
• Survival Improved by Radiation After Breast Cancer Surgery

January 10, 2006

• Letrozole Superior to Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer

January 3, 2006

• Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Reduces Mortality