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XRAY Quarterly Digest
FORCE developed our XRAY-Behind the Headlines program to help people separate relevant cancer news from hype by providing honest evaluations of cancer research reported in the media. 
 
The XRAY Quarterly Digest provides a compilation of XRAY reviews published over the last three months.
Circulating tumor DNA
Detecting returning cancer sooner

Early detection of returning cancer leads to better outcomes. Circulating tumor DNA is a promising tool for early detection. Watch our new video to learn more.


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Coping with chemotherapy-induced hair loss
Coping with chemotherapy-induced hair loss

Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Ovarian cancer survivor Stephanie Hess shares her story. This XRAY also reviews treatments to reduce hair loss.


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Prostate screening
Promising imaging technology for prostate cancer

A new imaging technique detects the spread of prostate cancer sooner than standard imaging. Read about two prostate cancer studies, one in newly diagnosed men and another in men with returning prostate cancer.


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Milk and breast cancer risk
Dairy milk may slightly raise breast cancer risk
 

Debate continues about whether consuming soy or dairy products increases breast cancer risk. This study found no link between soy and breast cancer risk and a small increase in risk for postmenopausal women who drank dairy milk. Read more about these findings.


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Genetic testing
Among women with breast cancer, who should have genetic testing for an inherited mutation?  
 
This XRAY reviews a study of how different guidelines affect genetic testing recommendations for people with breast cancer. Read our XRAY-Behind the Breast Cancer Headlines.


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Insulin resistance may affect breast cancer survival
Insulin resistance may affect breast cancer survival  
 
The study found that insulin resistance may contribute to the survival differences in Black and White women with breast cancer. Read more in our XRAY- Behind the Breast Cancer Headlines.


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Healthy romantic relationships
Do healthy romantic relationships benefit breast cancer survivors?

Women in satisfying romantic relationships experienced less stress and lower inflammation. Read our XRAY for more details.


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This ribbon is not pink
BLOG: This Cancer Ribbon is Not Pink

Unique challenges face the more than 154,000 women in the U.S. living with metastatic breast cancer. This blog highlights recent advances in treating metastatic breast cancer covered in recent XRAY reviews.


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