About Breast Cancer: New Drug For Metastatic Patients Approved By FDA

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer A new drug has been approved by the FDA for metastatic breast cancer patients. This drug extends life and most patients did well on it in clinical trials. The drug has its origins on the floor of the sea. Sea Creature Yields Drug For Metastatic Breast Cancer Where will they look for the cure next? Esai, a Japanese company, has developed a new drug from a small sea creature. Halaven has made it through Phase 3 Clinical Trials and can now be used in the United States. The company will even offer financial assistance for those who need it. Jane Fonda Catches Early Breast Cancer Jane Fonda looks better and is more fit than I will ever be, even if I make to the age of 72. She went for a mammogram recently and found a lump. Sound familiar? Another 70-plus actress recently had the same problems. Good thing they didn't abide by the new mammogram guidelines. Another reason for seniors to stay savvy about breast health! What Is A Prophylactic Mastectomy? "Previvors" is a new book I'm reading. In it, Dina Roth Port tells the stories of 5 young women at high risk for breast cancer, and the decisions they made in an attempt to avoid this disease. Some of them chose the surgical route. Reconstruction: Restoring Symmetry I lost my left breast to a mastectomy. My general surgeon talked me into considering immediate reconstruction. Although the thought of more surgery wasn't appealing at the time, I have no complaints now. • Breast Reconstruction, Breast Prostheses or Go Natural? • What Should You Know Before Breast Reconstruction? • How To Pack For The Hospital Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Metastatic Melanoma Turkey Breast Drug Treatment Metastatic Carcinoma Featured Articles Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Social Media Connections Fan Me On FaceBook Follow Me On Twitter Find Support In My Forum Advertisement