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We publish a regular newsletter focusing on clinical trials and relevant research for individuals, families, and friends of those living with breast cancer. A listing of our newsletter articles appear below. Click on the title to view its content:

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2003
February Bone Complications in Breast Cancer
March Dangerous Chemical in Women's Breasts
April Marin County Breast Cancer Clues
June Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mammograms: Best for Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer
October Cancer Drug Extends Life by a Few Months



2002
January Participants, Investigators Often Have Misconceptions About Cancer Trials
March Putting Mammograms to the Test
April Breast Cancer Screening Programs With Largest Volumes Get Best Results
May Panel Cautious on Breast Cancer Drug
June The Mammography Debate: A Closer Look
July Researchers Find No Link Between Breast Cancer and the Pill
October Value of Breast Self-Exam in Doubt
November Doctors Start to Rethink Wisdom of Chemo for Breast Cancer Patients
December Breast Cancer's Genetic Profile



2001
February Novel Vaccine Study Opens at UCSF
March Cancer Patients Not Keen to be Test Subjects
April New Breast Cancer Trial Starting
May New Clinical Trial: The Soy-Tamoxifen Prevention Trial
June Gene Sequence May Protect Against Breast Cancer
July Bone Density May Signal Breast Cancer Risk
September Ongoing Trials at the UCSF Breast Care Center
October Metastatic Cancer: What Do You Do Now? The Importance of Clinical Trials
November Acupuncture Reduces Pain After Breast Surgery



2000
January Alternate Therapies Used by Women with Breast Cancer in Four Ethnic Populations
February Serious Scientific Misconduct Alleged in Clinical Trial of High-Dose Chemo Plus Bone Marrow Transplant 
March UCSF Part of Major Breast Cancer Prevention Study
May Cancer Trial Costs Similar to Standard Care Costs
September Breast Cancer Complementary Support Program Opens
October Onyx 015 has Broad Application for Treatment of Cancer
November Cancer Risk Program Available at UCSF
December A New Clinical Trial for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer



1999
January San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Update, 1998
February Chemotherapy and Heat Combined to Better Target Chest Wall Lesions in Breast Cancer 
March Detecting Breast Cancer Cells in the Blood and Marrow: Which Technology is Better?
April Preview of Five Studies to Be Presented at ASCO in May, 1999
May Breast Cancer Vaccine Trial Opens at UCSF
June Psychosocial Trial Continues Recruitment at UCSF
October UCSF Breast Cancer Expert Collaborates with Dalai Lama's Doctor in Tibetan Medicine Study



1998
February Concerns and Hopes for Tissue Research
March Alternative and Complementary Medicine Moves Forward at Mount Zion
April Genetic Aspects of Cancer: Is Testing in Your Future?
May Breast Center Explores Lifestyle Intervention in Research Trial
August ASCO Meeting
October FDA Offers Fast-Track Approval to Herceptin
November Can Chinese Herbs Reduce the Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer?

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