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• HER2 Levels May Aid In Treatment Selection For Metastatic Breast Cancer
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 8:00am
  Findings published in the December 1, 2008, issue of Clinical Cancer Research , a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, show lapatinib benefits women with HER2-positive breast cancer, while women with HER2-negative breast cancer or those who express EGRF alone derive no incremental benefit.
  
• Behavior And Screening Have Biggest Impact On Drop In Cancer Deaths
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 7:00am
  Improvements in behavior and screening have contributed greatly to the 13 percent decline in cancer mortality since 1990, with better cancer treatments playing a supporting role, according to new research from David Cutler of Harvard University. While not the first to report a long-term decline in cancer mortality, Cutler's is the first study to examine the reasons for this decline.
  
• Studies Evaluate Breast Cancer Outcomes In Older Patients, Women With Breast ...
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 4:00am
  The following summarizes news coverage of two recent studies on breast cancer treatment.~ Older Patients: One in five women ages 65 and older delayed or did not complete their full radiation regimen after breast-conserving surgery, leading to an increased risk of death or recurrence, according to a study published online Monday in Cancer, the
  
• Linda Creed Announces Volunteer Recognition Awards
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 3:00am
  Linda Creed, an affiliate of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), will hold their annual Volunteer Recognition Awards this Saturday, December 6 at 11 a.m. The awards are given in recognition of individuals, corporations, and health organizations that have made a significant difference in the ability to provide access to basic breast health in the region. The Linda Creed Volunteer of the Year Award will go to Gerard Olson, Ph.D., of Villanova University. "Dr.
  
• New Mammography Technology Effective In Detecting Breast Cancer
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 2:00am
  A study has found that positron emission mammography (PEM), a new technique for imaging the breast, is not affected by either breast density or a woman's hormonal status, two factors that limit the effectiveness of standard mammography and MRI at detecting cancer. Results will be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).