The Checkup: breast cancer
Surgical options for mastectomy and reconstruction
Women seeking preventive mastectomy have options for breast reconstruction.
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12:43 PM ET, 12/13/2012 |
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Most older breast-cancer patients may benefit from radiation therapy
Contrary to current treatment guidelines, a new study finds that most older women may benefit from radiation after breast lumpectomy.
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12:15 AM ET, 08/13/2012 |
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Some breast cancers may be linked to high glycemic load
A high-glycemic-load diet may increase older women's risk of estrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer, a new study suggests.
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01:07 PM ET, 07/27/2012 |
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