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• Research Reveals How Breast Cancer Rearranges Genome

  Disease plays havoc with DNA sequence, study finds

• Many High-Risk Women Refuse Breast MRI

  Though it helps ID early breast cancer, 42 percent in study declined free test

• Needle Biopsy Works Well in Diagnosing Breast Cancer

  It's nearly as accurate a surgical method, with fewer complications, analysis finds

• Tweaks to Breast Cancer Treatments Boost Outcomes

  In one study, longer Herceptin use helped beat back the disease

• 'Nanosensors' Spot Early Signs of Cancer

  Blood-based technology could lead to quicker detection and treatment, study says

• New Drugs, New Combinations Fight Breast Cancer

  Targeted therapies could make inroads against metastatic disease, researchers say

• After Lumpectomy, Radiation Rates Lower for Black Women

  Racial disparities seen for 'standard-of-care' breast cancer treatment, study finds

• Chemo With Herceptin May Be Best for Some Breast Cancers

  Taking the drug during chemotherapy, rather than after, improves survival, study finds

• Bone Drugs May Beat Back Breast Cancer

  Bisphosphonates seem to prevent recurrence, researchers find

• Adding Chemo to Tamoxifen Helps Some Breast Cancer Patients

  Combo extended survival for certain women with estrogen-positive tumors, study found

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