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Better Treatment and Health Systems rather than Breast Cancer Screening

08.08.2011 · Posted in Breast Cancer, Cancer News, Cancer Types, Resources

Breast cancer death rates have dropped over the last few years in Europe, however, researchers from France, Norway and the UK say this is due to better treatment and health systems rather than breast cancer screening. In an article in the BMJ (British Medical Journal), the authors wrote that “..breast cancer screening has not played ...

Benefits Of Two Breast Cancer Drugs Still Unproven, Says Latest Draft Guidance

07.01.2011 · Posted in Breast Cancer, Cancer News, Cancer Types, Resources

he clinical and cost effectiveness of two breast cancer drugs that may be offered alongside hormone therapy to some postmenopausal women who have a particular type of the disease has not been clearly demonstrated. Draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) therefore recommends against their use in the NHS for ...

6 th World Conference on Breast Cancer

This important event is being organized with the cooperation of many organizations from around the world and through the generous contributions of our sponsors and donors. The World Conference is inspired by the vision of a world without breast cancer and moved forward by the passion of individuals determined to eradicate the disease. Through their ...

Multi-Site Study On SAVI Radiation Treatment For Breast Cancer

05.14.2011 · Posted in Breast Cancer, Cancer News, Cancer Types, Resources

Initial findings from the SAVI(R) Collaborative Research Project (SCRP), on SAVI radiation therapy for breast cancer, were presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS). The SAVI Collaborative Research Project was established to produce additional research, presentations, and peer-reviewed, published literature on SAVI. The data collected thus far represents the largest ...

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Publishes Definitive Guide To Family History Of Breast Cancer

Breakthrough Breast Cancer today launches a definitive guide for people with an increased risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history. The guide provides, for the first time, information on national standards for services and care for people who have a suspected or confirmed family history of breast cancer, in one single, accessible ...