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Major advances in the treatment and detection of breast cancer in the last two decades have saved the lives of millions of women. Since 1990, mortality rates have decreased dramatically—by 3.3 percent a year in women under 50 and by … Continue reading

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Once you have been told that you have breast cancer or might have breast cancer, you will be referred to a surgeon. There are many doctors who perform breast cancer surgery, but most do not specialize in breast cancer. They may … Continue reading

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Annual checkups and tests such as colonoscopies and PSA assays are important, but it’s not a good idea to rely on tests alone to protect you from cancer. It’s just as important to listen to your body and notice anything … Continue reading

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Resveratrol, the antioxidant in red wine and grapes that has been associated with protecting against heart disease, may be effective against breast cancer as well. A team of American and Italian scientists discovered that resveratrol stops the growth of breast … Continue reading

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A combination of three drugs has become a hope for breast cancer patients with metastases, to achieve a treatment response rate above 70% and progression-free survival of tumors over 14 months. Related Posts:Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer – Screening – Drugs … Continue reading

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New research casts doubt that drinking green tea habitually prevents breast cancer. Green tea is a popular drink in China and Japan and studies show that women of Asian countries are less likely to develop breast cancer. Related Posts:What Cancer … Continue reading

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