Topic of the Month September: Breast Cancer

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It is the most common form of cancer among women in the western world. Causes of breast tumours are being investigated intensively in order to break new ground in prevention and cure.

In September's Topic of the Month, MEDICA.de concerns itself with new studies about breast cancer.

Rates of breast biopsy remained stable over a twelve year period even as mammogram use increased and new and less invasive biopsy techniques were introduced, according to a study. - Diagnostics: Biopsy Rates Remain Steady Despite New Technology

Women who take soy or herbal supplements, such as black cohosh, red clover and ginseng, should do so with care, says a Cornell University expert. - Cancer Risk: Women Cautioned Against Using Herbal Supplements

Scientists have identified a set of genes in breast tumours that appear to predict if the disease will spread to the lungs and, once there, how virulent it will become. - Metastasis: Gene to Breast Cancer’s Spread to Lungs Identified

New research shows that in experimental mice an estrogen-mimicking chemical, 4-nonylphenol, triggers breast cancer to a greater extent than naturally occurring estrogens based on their relative affinity for the estrogen receptor. - 4-NP: Estrogen-Like Chemical May Be Trigger for Breast Cancer

New articles (currently added): - Drugs: Hot Flashes for Women with Breast Cancer Can Be Reduced
- Analysis: Batch Reading Mammograms Lowers Recall Rates
- Mammography: Women Fail at Returning for Routine Screenings

Our Spotlight Breast Cancer

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