Breast Cancer
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Breast cancer rarer in men, but fare worse than women
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Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say.
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Darlene Gant: Drug company gives unapproved cancer drug after video plea
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A 46-year-old Florida woman dying of advanced-stage breast cancer has been given a drug that could prolong her life after making an emotional plea in a YouTube video.
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Breast cancer soy study suggests increased tumor resistance
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Researchers at Georgetown University say that women who have breast cancer and ingest high levels of soy may find their tumors become increasingly resistant to effective treatments and drugs.
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Prolonged hormone use increases breast cancer risk, research shows
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New research suggests that long-term use of any type of hormones to ease menopause symptoms can raise a woman's risk of breast cancer.
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Karen Handel resigns after Komen/Planned Parenthood decision
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Karen Handel, a high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood.
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New drug combination shows promise for treating breast cancer
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A new study finds combination chemotherapy medication might help shrink cancerous tumors and stop their progression.
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Study reveals breast cancer treatment side effects
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A new report exposes the side effects from breast cancer treatments that are not always immediate and not always physical.
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Study shows low number of patients have breast reconstruction
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A just-released study finds only one-third of breast cancer patients have breast reconstruction after mastectomies. Patients under age 50 and being treated at teaching hospitals are more likely to have reconstruction.
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FDA revokes approval of Avastin for breast cancer
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The Food and Drug Administration has declared the blockbuster drug Avastin should no longer be used in breast cancer patients because there's no proof it extends their lives - and it is causing dangerous side effects.
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Kisses to cancer: one woman's fight to overcome breast cancer
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One year ago, Candice Adams got the news she had a rare form of breast cancer. As Adams progressed through her chemotherapy and double mastectomy, she decided to document her journey.
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Breast cancer, alcohol link higher for those who drink three times per week
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A new study suggests that women who drink just three alcoholic beverages a week face a slightly higher chance of developing breast cancer when compared to women who don't drink.
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Fairfax firefighters wear pink for breast cancer awareness
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“Seeing firefighters come off the truck dressed in pink is a good visual for the community to see that we're standing behind this,” said Captain Cindy White.
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Jennifer Aniston tours Inova breast cancer center
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Jennifer Aniston and Jill Biden toured a new breast cancer clinic Monday, talking with patients and encouraging women to have regular check-ups.
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Group lights up Northwest in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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Hearing may be end of road for breast cancer drug Avastin
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The world's best-selling cancer drug is under scrutiny from regulators. Its manufacturer is mounting a last-ditch effort to keep the drug approved as treatment for breast cancer.
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Amy Vallarino fights cancer to ensure baby's survival
CommentA local woman is about to give birth to new life while she battles to save her own. She's 38, almost seven months pregnant and has stage four breast cancer.
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