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Breast "PAP" Smear Duke University and Ohio State host clinical trials for a new breast test to predict cancer in high risk women. Developed by Dr. Carol Fabian, University of Kansas Medical Center, the test entails extracting cells from breast tissue by needle. This could be a major breakthrough. The test is simple, relatively painless and could be a major development. The test will not be available for several years, providing the trials prove its benefit and no undue risk.

Restoring Fertility for Women Cancer Patients New York Presbyterian Hospital has the restored the fertiligy of a 36 year old cancer patient. Her ovarian tissue was frozen had been frozen for 6 years while she underwent treatment for breast cancer. The tissue was transplanted under the skin beneath her abdomen. Three months later, fertility was restored. The procedure is not without inherent risks, but offers a possibility for future pregnancy to patients thrown into premature menopause due to their cancer treatments.

Energy Conservation and Cancer-Related Fatigue Patients were randomized to two groups - one, receiving 3 telephone sessions with an oncology nurse during treatment; other patients received no intervention. Results were not significant - patients received minimal additional benefit from this study. It may be necessary to manage other key symptoms in relation to fatigue.

New Imaging to ID Breast Cancer Johns Hopkins used a chemical marker, detected by proto-magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI). This new imaging technique shows promise for becoming a new diagnostic tool to detect breast cancer early.

Anemia and Breast Cancer Cancer Nursing: Cancer-related anemia is underdiagnosed, primarily because there is no one definition and/or treatment. It usually occurs after infiltration of the bone marrow by malignant cells, or through impared hemoglobin (due to chemotherapy or radiation), iron deficiency or low erythropoietin (EPO) levels. Individuals may experience many symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, cognitive problems, overall decrease in quality of life. Most chemo patients have some type of mild anemia. This article review the impact of cancer-related anemia on cognitive function, which is fondly known as "chemo brain" by most breast cancer patients. It is heartening to see that the medical field finally has acknowledged "chemo brain" as a real side effect of chemotherapy.

Papillomavirus and Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Research and Treatment: This study from Brazil finds that human papillomavirus (HPV) has been detected in breast cancer by various lab techniques. This suggests that the virus could play a role in the pathogenesis of the tumor. The study will examine the presence of HPV and the correlation of viral infection with the prognostic factors for the disease outcome. No specific correlation was established.. Study results suggest that the presence of HPV may be related to the development of the malignant phenotype. More studies are needed.