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Newsletter 13
Fall 2013
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New CTS project collecting blood samples that will be studied to identify "biomarkers," which are genetic markers that may help identify cancer at its early stage.
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Novel research to address cognition problems associated with breast cancer treatment - often called 'Chemo Brain.'
Newsletter 11
Spring 2011
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New funding awarded to the CTS.
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Personal story of a California Teachers Study participant.
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Recent breast cancer rate drop in California Teachers Study linked to decreased use of menopausal hormone therapy.
Newsletter 9
Fall 2006
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Introductions to the researchers who make our study possible.
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An analysis of alcohol consumption and its effects on cancer.
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Remembering Dr. Ronald K. Ross, a teachers study co-founder.
Newsletter 7
Winter 2004
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A new study will collect DNA samples to further explore gene interactions and their effect on breast cancer.
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Call for participant input on the California Teachers Study website.
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An overview of our work progress in 2004.
Newsletter 5
Spring 2001
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New data on the incidence of breast, cervical, uterus, and ovarian cancer among California Teachers Study participants.
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Personal experiences of CTS participants diagnosed with cancer.
Newsletter 3
Winter 1998
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Common questions and answers about the California Teachers Study.
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New study to examine the relationship between physical exercise and breast cancer.
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Data from CTS participants about physical activity through the years.
Newsletter 12
Spring 2012
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New ways to access over 80 of our peer-reviewed publications on the web.
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Nine major areas of research the CTS published in the past year.
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Links to our partner institutions.
Newsletter 10
Winter 2008
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More evidence on the relationship between exercise and cancer risk.
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The role of nature vs. nurture in examining the causes of cancer.
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Prestigious acknowledgements awarded to the study leader of the Teachers Study, Dr Leslie Bernstein.
Newsletter 8
Fall 2005
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Invitation to complete the next CTS survey.
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New study on the relationship between pestiside exposures and breast cancer risk.
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Research on active smoking, household second hand smoke, and breast cancer.
Newsletter 6
Fall 2002
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New findings on diet and breast cancer risk.
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Cancer incidence in California women compared to women participating in the California Teachers Study.
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California Teachers Study in the news.
Newsletter 4
Spring 2000
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New CTS survey will cover new research areas.
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Incidence of breast cancer among CTS participants and their relatives.
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Remembering Suzette Marie Wright, a member of the CTS Advisory Task Force.
Newsletter 2
Fall 1997
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Recent research activities.
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Findings from the first CTS survey on participant diet and behaviors.
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Introductions to the California Teachers Study External Advisory Committee.
Newsletter 1
Fall 1996
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Introduction to the California Teachers Study and our participants.
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Meet the California Teachers Study researchers.
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Risks for breast cancer and the importance of mammography.