Early Promise Of Alternative Hormone Treatment For Breast Cancer A fast-track study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that the drug anastrozole could be an effective option for the treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive early breast cancer. Tamoxifen therapy for five years after surgery is the established treatment for postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer.... view more... (2002-06-19)
CAMPAIGNERS CALL FOR REVIEW OF UK SUPPORTIVE CANCER CARE Campaigners today (7 December) called on the NHS to review the whole system of supportive* treatments for people with cancer and initiate nationwide changes which could dramatically boost patients' quality of life. view more (1999-12-03)
Bone drug could help prevent the spread of breast cancer Maintaining bone density could be a key to decreasing the spread of cancer in women with locally advanced breast cancer, according to research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. view more (2008-05-19)
Heart failure patients have higher risk of fractures Heart failure patients are at higher risk for fractures, including debilitating hip fractures, than other heart patients and should be screened and treated for osteoporosis, Canadian researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. view more (2008-10-21)
Researchers urge monitoring of bone health during chemotherapy In laboratory tests on mice, researchers found that a medication often used to reduce toxic side effects of chemotherapy induced bone loss and helped tumors grow in bone. So the researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are recommending increased awareness of bone health during cancer treatments. view more (2007-01-15)
