What do the results of the latest research study really mean? Here you will find analyses of the most significant recent studies and learn what Dr. Susan Love thinks the findings mean for you. Visit the archives to find all previous Hot Topics.
July 19, 2006
Gene Screen for Ductal Lavage Fluid Can Identify Breast Cancer
Scientists have developed a gene screen that is more accurate at spotting breast cancer cells than a pathologist using a microscope.
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May 15, 2006
Two Studies Report Findings on Estrogen-Alone Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Reports from two large studies indicate that short-term use of estrogen appears to be safe, while long-term use appears to increase breast cancer risk.
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April 22, 2006
Study Finds New Use for Raloxifene: Reducing Breast Cancer in High-Risk Postmenopausal Women
Raloxifene, a drug currently used to prevent osteoporosis, has been found to work as well as tamoxifen does in reducing breast cancer in high-risk postmenopausal women.
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January 31, 2006
Breast Ducts: A New Site for Cancer Treatment
Researchers are now studying whether delivering chemotherapy drugs directly to the breast ducts can successfully treat early breast cancer, providing an alternative to surgery or radiation.
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September 5, 2005
Weight Loss May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Due to BRCA1
A new study suggests that weight loss between the ages of 18 and 30 decreases breast cancer risk in women with a BRCA1 mutation.
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