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Tuesday March 16, 2010

Cellular pathway could provide evidence of how cancer and obesity are linked

Lamb is studying a cell pathway in the human body that regulates cell growth. In their most recent work, Lamb and his research group have found that this pathway can be affected by sources not within the cell, specifically amino acid nutrients. Amino acids are the building blocks of tissues and muscle in the human body. ... Click Here to Read More
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Breast Cancer Background

A diagnosis of breast cancer can change a woman's life and the lives of those close to her. Many women find that having good information and support services can make it easier to cope...

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Diagnosis/Symptoms

Investigating Breast Changes

If a woman has a breast change, her doctor must determine whether it is due to breast cancer or some other cause. The doctor asks about her personal and family medical history...

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Treatment

Treatment Options for Breast Cancer

Treatment for cancer is either local therapy or systemic therapy. Most women want to know how treatment may change their normal activities. They want to know how they will look...

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Prevention/Screening

Breast Self-Exam

Some women perform monthly breast self-exams to check for any changes in their breasts. When a woman does this exam, it is important to remember that each woman's breasts are different...

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Breast Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

People who join clinical trials have the first chance to benefit from new approaches. They also make an important contribution to medicine by helping doctors learn more about the disease...

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We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on breast cancer programs, services and research...

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