This year, 200,000 women in the U.S. will be told they have breast cancer. Proper diagnosis and treatment are vital for survival. Now, researchers have developed a new software program that could help doctors better identify and treat this common cancer. There's nothing Linda Dill loves more than beating her husband in a game of pool, but in the game of life, she is battling … [Read more...]

Second Breast Cancer not Clear-cutReported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know patients who test positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations have an increased risk of breast cancer or a second breast cancer. But now, a new study reports patients who do not test positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2 are at a greater risk for a second breast cancer than previously thought. … [Read more...]

Seaweed may Play Role in Preventing Breast Cancer Reported February 7, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kelp seaweed may be the next food enlisted in breast cancer prevention, if scientists can replicate findings from an animal study conducted at the University of California, … [Read more...]

Screenings a Must for Childhood Cancer SurvivorsReported January 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most young women treated with chest radiation for childhood cancer don't undergo the recommended mammography screening, a new study finds. There are currently 20,000 to 25,000 women 25 years or older who were treated for pediatric cancer with moderate- to high-dose chest … [Read more...]

Safety of Aspartame Overwhelmingly Confirmed Reported November 22, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An Italian study on potential risks of aspartame is rebuffed by the scientific community. The Calorie Control Council -- an international non-profit association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and beverage industry -- says a rat study conducted by Italy's … [Read more...]

New detection technique for breast cancer Tuesday, January 11, 2005 ROCHESTER, Minn., Jan 11, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- U.S. researchers said they used a modified gamma-ray camera to find more instances and types of breast cancer than traditional mammograms could locate. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic … [Read more...]

New data shows contraceptive pill could reduce risk of breast cancerThu Mar 24 SYDNEY (AFP) - Young women who have a family history of breast cancer could substantially reduce their risk of developing the disease by taking the contraceptive pill, according to new research. The study of some 2,000 women with a genetic mutation … [Read more...]

Drug 'beats family breast cancer'Wednesday, 13 April, 2005 diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Of these, about 5% are due to strong hereditary factors, some of which are caused by BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. Professor Alan Ashworth and colleagues from the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre, based at the Institute of Cancer … [Read more...]

Risky Breast Cancer Drug OK'd by Canadian Cardiologists Reported October 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Canadian cardiologists have taken a step toward clearing the drug trastuzumab (herceptin) for use in the fight against breast cancer, even though it can cause serious heart complications in women. A study conducted by Dr. Michael McDonald and colleagues from the Heart … [Read more...]

Researchers know the BRCA gene mutation runs in families and increases a woman's risk of ovarian and breast cancer. Now, a new study shows a woman's risk of the disease due to the mutation may be underestimated in cases where two circumstances are true. The first circumstance is being a victim of early onset breast cancer – which is linked to the genetic form of the disease. … [Read more...]

Revealing Breast Cancer in Hispanic WomenReported February 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Little is known about breast cancer in Hispanics, but new research is attempting to rectify the situation. The American Association for Cancer Research Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, taking place this week in Carefree, AZ, includes four studies aimed at … [Read more...]

Remember Your Mammogram Reported July 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Do you forget to schedule those doctor appointments on a regular basis? A reminder program may lead to more women to scheduling regular mammograms. In an effort to screen for breast cancer when it is most treatable, the study by Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research found a reminder program, using … [Read more...]

Reducing the Risk for Second Breast Cancers Reported September 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast cancer survivors are at greater risk of developing a second breast cancer than the general population. A new study reveals particular lifestyle choices that could reduce that risk. Obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking significantly raise the risk of a second breast … [Read more...]

Red Wine and Breast CancerReported July 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Whether it’s burgundy, merlot or Chianti, if it’s made from a red grape it could prevent the development of breast cancer. New research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center shows that resveratrol, a natural substance found in red wine and red grapes, can suppress the formation of estrogen DNA … [Read more...]

Red or White: Could one Prevent Breast Cancer?Reported March 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- No matter if it is Merlot or Chardonnay, neither wine is going to decrease the risk for breast cancer. This is the conclusion of a new study that evaluates the effect of red versus white wine on breast cancer risk. Researchers wanted to see if red wine’s effects on breast cancer … [Read more...]

Red Meat Raises Risk for Breast CancerReported November 15, 2006 By Lucy Williams, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're a woman, you may want to trade your burger for chicken or fish. Red meat consumption could put premenopausal women at risk for hormone receptor-positive breast … [Read more...]

Recent Folate Study Attributed to Chance Reported December 17, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study in the British Medical Journal suggests taking folate supplements during pregnancy may increase a mother's risk for breast cancer. However, all parties involved in the research emphasize this finding is likely due to … [Read more...]

Radiation for Breast Cancer?Reported September 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiation therapy for some breast cancer patients may be causing more harm than good, according to a new study. Currently, women who have a mastectomy but whose lymph nodes are negative are urged to undergo radiation therapy to the chest wall and the surrounding lymph nodes. The radiation can … [Read more...]

Radiation-Chemo Combo for Breast Cancer Reported January 24, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new report shows adding radiation therapy to a treatment regimen already consisting of chemotherapy and radical mastectomy leads to better survival outcomes among women with high-risk breast cancer. And it had … [Read more...]

Racial Disparities in Radiation Therapy Reported December 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After a lumpectomy, black women are far less likely than white women to receive radiation therapy, the standard of care for early stage breast cancer. Led by Grace Li Smith, M.D., Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Department of … [Read more...]

Quicker Pathology Results Reported January 14, 2005 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Getting results back from a biopsy can mean 24 hours of waiting and stress. But a new technology allows doctors to get results to patients quicker. Helping her son with his homework is part of Marisela Lopetegui's daily routine. But that routine was … [Read more...]

Adding Radiation Keeps Breast, Prostate Cancer Away Reported October 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies show adding radiation to the treatment mix for breast cancer patients and prostate cancer patients keeps cancer away. In the first study, researchers from Vienna, Austria, studied 869 women who underwent a lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer. After the … [Read more...]

Primary Tumors Drive Cancer GrowthReported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers discovered a new clue to help them understand how and why cancers spread in the body. The scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology studied primary tumors from human breast cancers that appeared to mobilize bone marrow cells. The tumors then fed inactive cancer cells … [Read more...]

Preventing Breast Cancer Reported October 12, 2007 TORONTO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Statistics say one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Chances are, you or someone you love has already been handed the diagnosis. New treatments for breast cancer get a lot of press and, while that's always good news, … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Protein Prevents Breast Cancer? Reported December 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hormones produced during pregnancy induce a protein called alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) that directly inhibits the growth of breast cancer and may serve as a viable agent for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. "Hormones in pregnancy, such as estrogen, all induce AFP, … [Read more...]

Predicting the Spread of Breast CancerReported December 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists discovered a new way to more accurately predict the spread of breast cancer to other tissues in the body by examining gene subnetworks. The discovery was made by a team of U.S. and South Korean researchers who identified the subnetworks by using bioinformatics algorithms -- … [Read more...]

Predicting Breast Cancer Survival Rates Reported June 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Two proteins in the blood may predict the chances of long-term survival for breast cancer patients, according to a new study. Researchers measured the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) in 734 breast cancer patients 31 months after their diagnoses. They found … [Read more...]

Possible Fix for a Risky Hormone Mix Reported October 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The right combination of hormones could relieve menopause symptoms and reduce the risk for breast cancer, new research shows. Currently, women in menopause who have symptoms but haven't had a hysterectomy are treated with a therapy that combines estrogen and progestin; but progestin can be … [Read more...]

Pomegranates Prevent Breast Cancer? Reported January 06, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have linked fruits that contain anti-aromatase phytochemicals, such as pomegranates, to a reduced risk of hormone-dependent breast cancer. “Phytochemicals suppress estrogen production that prevents the proliferation of breast cancer cells and the growth of … [Read more...]