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23 July 2008
Pain- and radiation-free test for breast cancer studied | | A portable device that uses an electrical current rather than X-rays could soon provide a discomfort-free addition to traditional mammograms for detecting breast cancer, say researchers.
more |  | 22 July 2008
Over-the-counter gel can reduce breast screening discomfort | | Women can reduce the discomfort associated with breast screening by applying a readily available, over-the-counter anaesthetic gel to their breasts before undergoing the examination, say researchers.
more | | 21 July 2008
'Ethnicity should be taken into account in breast cancer research' | | A patient's ethnicity should be taken into account in breast cancer research, say researchers who point out that people from certain ethnic backgrounds may benefit more from particular drugs than those from other ethnic backgrounds.
more | | 18 July 2008
Vitamin in red wine 'could block development of breast cancer' | | Resveratrol, a nutrient found in red wine, blocks cellular changes that can lead to breast cancer, scientists report.
more | | 16 July 2008
Breast self-examination 'does not reduce breast cancer deaths' | | There is no evidence to suggest that regular breast self-examination reduces deaths from breast cancer, a review of published studies shows.
more | | 14 July 2008
Radiation may reduce recurrence risk in some women with rare breast cancer | | Some women with a rare type of breast cancer called phyllode breast cancer benefit from radiation therapy after surgery to reduce their risk of recurrence, US study results show.
more | | 11 July 2008
Special treatment programme reduces depression in cancer patients | | Cancer patients who are suffering from depression benefit from a specifically tailored programme aimed at reducing depression symptoms and improving mental well-being, say researchers.
more | | 10 July 2008
Insulin resistance and overweight linked to advanced breast cancer | | Women who are overweight and/or who show signs of insulin resistance are more likely to have advanced breast cancer at diagnosis than women without these Type 2 diabetes risk factors, study results suggest.
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