Tuesday, December 23, 2008

A Better Test to Predict Breast Cancer?

BREAST CANCER NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of December 21

In This Issue:
> Bone Drug May Help Shrink Breast Tumors
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiF0EV
> Major Cancer Advances of 2008
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiG0EW
> Victory Celebration
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiH0EX

Today's Top Story: A Better Test to Predict Breast Cancer?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiI0EY
Researchers report a new genetic test is much better at predicting
breast cancer risk than the standard model. Get the details.
Also See:
> EVOO vs. Breast Cancer?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiJ0EZ
> Is a Prevention Pill for Real?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiK0Ea
> Why Lymph Node Biopsy?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiL0Eb

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Bone Drug May Help Shrink Breast Tumors
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiF0EV
A small study shows that adding the bone-building drug Zometa to
chemotherapy shrinks breast tumors better than chemo alone.

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> Colorectal Cancer Still High in Blacks
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiM0Ec
> Alternative Medicine Use Growing
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiN0Ed
> Global Cancer Deaths to Double by 2030
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiO0Ee

EDITOR'S PICKS

The Clock Is Ticking - But, You Can Still Win
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What you know about health could help you win a Wii Fit. But time is
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Major Cancer Advances of 2008
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiG0EW
Here are the American Society for Clinical Oncology's picks for the
top 12 advances in cancer treatment of the year, including Avastin for
treating metastatic breast cancer.
Also See:
> Who Survives Breast Cancer?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiQ0Eg
> See Those Skin Spots Run
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiR0Eh
> Skin Cancer's Warning Signs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiS0Ei

More Hot Topics on WebMD
> Tips for Managing Mood Swings
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiT0Ej
> Baby Care Secrets: Are You Doing It Wrong?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiU0Ek
> Top 10 Places Germs Lurk in Your Home
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiV0El
> 18 Ways to Treat Kids' Cold Symptoms
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiW0Em
> Immunizations Guide: Is Your Child Up to Date?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiX0En
> Are You a Good Mom?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiY0Eo

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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Breast Cancer Friend to Friend Support Group Message Board
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiZ0Ep

Victory Celebration
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Ok0Nec4j0Fv0BaiH0EX
This member had a mastectomy six years ago. Since then, she's
graduated from seeing her oncologist twice a year to once a year. Join
the conversation - share the celebration!

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