Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Acupuncture Eases Tamoxifen Side Effects

BREAST CANCER NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of Sept. 28

In This Issue:
> Cancer Recurrence for Young Women With DCIS
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZB0ET
> Digital Mammograms: A Clearer Picture
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZC0EU
> Troublesome Mammogram Results
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZD0EV

Today's Top Story: Acupuncture Eases Tamoxifen Side Effects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZE0EW
A clinical trial shows that acupuncture works to reduce hot flashes
and night sweats for women taking tamoxifen. Get the details.
Also See:
> MRI Breast Exams
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZF0EX
> What's the Story With Chocolate?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZG0EY
> Is Organic Food Worth the $?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZH0EZ

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Cancer Recurrence in Young Women With DCIS
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZB0ET
Although it is widely believed that young women with ductal carcinoma
in situ (DCIS) have a orse prognosis than older women with the same
cancer, new research suggests this isn't so.
> Also See: Stay Healthy With These Daily Tips
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZI0Ea

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> Shorter Breast Cancer Treatment Shows Promise
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZJ0Eb
> Experimental Vaccine Kills Breast Cancer Tumors
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZK0Ec
> Palms May Indicate Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZL0Ed
> Colon Cancer Shows Racial Disparities
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZM0Ee
> Proton Therapy May Cut Cancer Recurrence
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZN0Ef

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EDITOR'S PICKS

Digital Mammograms: A Clearer Picture
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZC0EU
For many years, the only breast cancer screening option was the
mammogram which records images of the breast on film. Now, digital
mammograms, which store and analyze information using a computer,
offer an alternative. But do you need it?
Also See:
> Do You Know Your Breast Cancer Treatment Options?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZP0Eh
> A Lifetime of Healthy Breasts
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZQ0Ei
> Are You Hypersensitive?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZR0Ej
> 9 Steps to End Constant Worrying
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZS0Ek

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Breast Cancer Friend to Friend message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZT0El

Troublesome Mammogram Results
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2NO0Nec4j0Fv0BUZD0EV
This new member's mammogram showed some density and her doctors
recommended further tests. She doesn't fully understand the results
and is worried. Read more here and join the conversation with your
thoughts.

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