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Friday, 29 September, 2000, 15:14 GMT 16:14 UK
Tackling breast cancer
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Breast cancer is still one of the biggest causes of premature death for UK women.
Leading breast cancer physicians and researchers gathered in Brussels for the European Breast Cancer Conference. BBC News Online reports.
Increasing the frequency of breast screening would not save any more lives, research has concluded.
A combined approach between EU states could yield dividends in the fight against breast cancer, says a European health minister.
Another study has dismissed the much-hyped benefits of shark cartilage as a drug to help cancer patients.
Studies suggest that a better alternative to tamoxifen may have been found for some patients.
A drug derived from vitamin A may be able to stop cancer developing in younger women.
The differing individual genetic makeups of breast tumours may lead to "designer treatments" for women
A beauty industry technique is being used to help women overcome a disabling side-effect of breast cancer surgery.
Tamoxifen is helping keep breast cancer patients alive - even 15 years after diagnosis.
One in four women never check for breast lumps, says a survey.
NHS-style breast screening programmes might transform cancer care in Europe, says a UK doctor.
Women themselves have played a huge role in pushing for improvements in breast cancer treatment, says a doctor.
More UK women now die from lung than from breast cancer - due to smoking trends and improved treatments.
The height - as well as the weight- of a woman could have some influence on cancer risk.
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