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Breast cancer survivors may experience mental abilities problems
Breast cancer survivors may experience problems with certain mental abilities several years after breast cancer treatment, regardless of whether they were treated with breast cancer chemotherapy plus radiation or radiation for breast cancer only.

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk for fractures
The combined effects of chemotherapy and endocrine therapy may increase the risk of bone fractures in breast cancer survivors, revealed by researchers in a study.

Testosterone deficiency affects male cancer survivors' quality of life
A new study has found that many male cancer survivors who develop testosterone deficiency after receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy have an impaired quality of life and reduced energy levels.

Soy food lowers breast cancer recurrence
Although there is a concern regarding the safety of soy food consumption among breast cancer survivors, researchers have found that women in China who had breast cancer and a higher intake of soy food had an associated lower risk of death and breast cancer recurrence.

Obesity, alcohol use and smoking increase second breast cancer risk
Obesity, alcohol use and smoking significantly increase the risk of second breast cancer among breast cancer survivors, revealed by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Breast cancer markers discovered in breast cancer survivors
A study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has identified two proteins in the blood that could become important prognostic markers for long-term survival in breast cancer patients.

Diet and exercise improve health in cancer survivors
A home-based program aimed at improving exercise and diet can lead to meaningful improvements in physical function among older long-term cancer survivors, according to the results of a study led by researchers from Duke University Medical Center and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Childhood cancer survivors need special education
New research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society has discovered poor educational achievement and learning difficulties for some childhood cancer survivors, especially those diagnosed with brain tumours.

Healthy diet may cut risk of breast cancer recurrence
A secondary analysis of a large, multicenter clinical trial has shown that a diet loaded with fruits, vegetables and fiber and somewhat lower in fat compared to standard federal dietary recommendations cuts the risk of recurrence in a subgroup of early-stage breast cancer survivors – women who didn't have hot flashes – by approximately 31 percent.

Kroger to invest $3 million for breast cancer awareness
The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) family of stores, in partnership with key suppliers, has committed $3 million in donations for local breast cancer initiatives across the country to support National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

Lumpectomy, radiation improve life in breast cancer patients
Women with breast cancer who are treated with lumpectomy and radiation report a high level of overall quality of life several years after treatment that is comparable to a general sampling of the adult women U.S. population according to a survey conducted by physicians at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Breast cancer relapse risk low after 5 years
Breast cancer survivors continue to have a substantial risk of disease recurrence after five years of systemic therapy, according to a study published in the August 12 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Hormone replacement therapy increases breast cancer recurrence
A new study HABITS revealed that breast cancer survivors who took hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for peri- and postmenopausal symptoms increases disease recurrence than those who did not take HRT.

Breast cancer sufferers demand answers from PHARMAC, New Zealand
8 cancer survivors are in the New Zealand High Court to fight their case against drug funding agency PHARMAC. The women are challenging PHARMAC's decision not to fund 12 months of Herceptin treatment for NZ women with HER2 positive breast cancer.

Exercise may benefit older breast cancer survivors
An Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute study is examining different forms of exercise for women older than 65 who have had breast cancer. Different exercises may benefit older breast cancer survivors.

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