Tuesday, January 02, 2001

Omission of Histologic Grading From Clinical Decision Making May Result in Overuse of Adjuvant Therapies in Breast Cancer

Breast-Conserving Therapy as Effective as Mastectomy for Stage II Tumors - analysis of research from BreastLink.

Support and Information Programs Seem to Improve Breast Cancer Patient Satisfaction - an analysis of research by BreastLink.
posted by Karen Weber Tuesday, January 02, 2001

Wednesday, January 03, 2001

High-Tech PET Scan 'Sees' Cancer Better. Just got a call from my oncologist, who is continuing to research options for identifying this lesion in my liver. He tells me that I can have this kind of test done so that we will know for sure if the lesion is nothing or cancer. There is only one place in the Phoenix area that offers this so I'll have to wait a bit, but it will be worth it for the peace of mind.

Polar Heart Rate Monitors - Rick got me one of these so that I can monitor my heart rate during exercise. With this, I feel more confident about exercising and less worried about what my heart is doing. It beeps if I exercise too hard or if I'm going to slow and not getting any aerobic benefit. Great gadget!

Breast Cancer Pro Bono Legal Referral Services from the American Bar Association's Commission on Women.

Does Environment Play a Role in Breast Cancer? - an analysis of current research from BreastLink.

Cornell University Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors in New York State - lots of information here, including pesticides, breastfeeding, diet and lifestyle, genetics, etc. Interesting for everyone, not just NY residents.
posted by Karen Weber Wednesday, January 03, 2001

Thursday, January 04, 2001

At the Crossroads: The Intersection of the Internet and Clinical Oncology - my support group, Friends in Need, is mentioned prominently in this journal article.

Long-term chemotherapy-related cardiovascular morbidity

Gel prevents chemotherapy hair loss in mice

Anthracycline Maintenance Therapy and Risk of Cardiotoxicity

Case of the Week #1 - shows several types of scans - normal vs. metastatic breast cancer.
posted by Karen Weber Thursday, January 04, 2001

Saturday, January 06, 2001

Hormone Replacement Therapy Reduces Sensitivity of Screening Mammography - a review of a current study with suggestions for women who are considering HRT.

Researchers Discover New Protein that Inhibits Cancer - review of the research showing that the Her2/Neu oncogene may contain the seeds of its own destruction. Reason to hope for all of us her2/neu positive survivors!
posted by Karen Weber Saturday, January 06, 2001

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