Newspaper or Magazine Articles (3)

Zimmerman, Rachel, and Scott Hensley. "New Treatment Options for Breast Cancer." The Wall Street Journal (3 November 2004).

This article describes what is supposed to be a drug that stops the recurrence of breast cancer. Various studies are highlighted in the article that show that Aromasin is effective in preventing tumors and improving the quality of life for survivors. This would be useful for reporters because it shows different studies that have been done in the past and what they have found. The article focuses on both breast cancer in general and treatment options for patients.

Pollack, Andrew. "In Second Trial, Avastin Is Found Effective in Treating Breast Cancer." New York Times (13 February 2008).

This article highlights a new clinical trial that found that the drug, Avastin, is effective in treating breast cancer. The company that makes the drug is hoping that it will be approved for use. This is a useful article for reporters who are investigating new drug options for breast cancer patients. It would be helpful to look at some of the studies mentioned in the article to find out more information.

Rabin, Roni Caryn. “Breasts; Reducing your Risk for Breast Cancer.” New York Times (13 May 2008).

This article dispels some common rumors about breast cancer prevention and treatment while also providing information from the latest studies. This is a good article to start with when researching the topic. Some statistics in the article are helpful to understand the impact of this disease. There is information on genetics and lifestyles and how these affect a person’s risk for contracting the disease and recovering from it. The reporter suggests ways to prevent breast cancer and how to catch it in the early stages.