New hopes, longer life

Article Abstract:

The research breakthroughs in treatment of breast cancer and ovarian cancer, which are boosting hopes and improving survival rates for women facing this type of cancer, are reported. The targeted drugs like harcaptin and the aromatase inhibitors are proving effective for early-stage as well as advanced breast cancer and more than 60 breast-cancer drug trials are underway, with more potential treatments in the pipeline.

Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Development and progression, Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer

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Is estrogen for you?

Article Abstract:

The reports from randomized clinical trails including the Women's Health Initiative suggested that hormone therapy might actually increase the risk of heart disease. An in-depth study report by researchers on hormone therapy suggest that a woman's age and time since menopause, as well as her health history, are the most important factors in the benefit-risk equation.

Health aspects, Causes of, Risk factors, Heart diseases, Hormone therapy, Postmenopausal women

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