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6 May 2008
Anxiety increases stress disorder risk in breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients face an increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder if they have a history of anxiety or mood disorders, US researchers have found.  more
2 May 2008
Daily aspirin may reduce risk of some breast cancers
Women who take aspirin on a daily basis are less likely to develop hormone-sensitive breast cancer than those who do not take the drug, US researchers have found.  more
30 April 2008
Cancer patients urged to follow healthy lifestyle advice
Few cancer survivors eat healthily and participate in physical activity, despite the known benefits for their quality of life, researchers have found.  more
29 April 2008
Breast cancer subtypes may be different diseases
Breast cancers that require hormones to grow and those that do not need hormones to develop have different biological origins and are different diseases, say researchers.  more
28 April 2008
Relaxation training may help reduce hot flushes in breast cancer patients
Women who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer may benefit from relaxation training to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes, say UK researchers.  more
25 April 2008
Cancer survivors encouraged to eat healthily and exercise
Many cancer survivors are overweight and engage in little physical activity, placing themselves at increased risk of health problems, including cancer recurrence, say Canadian researchers.  more
24 April 2008
Aromatase inhibitors 'do not increase cardiovascular risk'
Breast cancer survivors who take drugs called aromatase inhibitors to prevent their disease recurring do not face an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, researchers have found.  more
21 April 2008
Acupuncture may relieve hot flushes in breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients who experience hot flushes during tamoxifen treatment may benefit from undergoing a course of acupuncture, say researchers.  more
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