Breast cancer link to weight   Reported July 08, 2008 WOMEN who are overweight or show early signs of type 2 diabetes are at far greater risk of advanced breast cancer, a study led by Melbourne researchers has revealed. A trial involving more than 60,000 women found that those who were overweight, insulin-resistant or had … [Read more...]

Breast cancer drug combined with chemotherapy 'cuts recurrence by a third'   Reported December 12, 2008 Researchers found that women who took the pill Xeloda, or capecitabine, on top of their treatment were less likely to die or have the cancer spread to another part of their body. The drug has already proved useful in women … [Read more...]

Improving Breast Cancer Survival Rates Reported October 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast Cancer deaths are declining due to a combination of early detection through screening mammography and improved adjuvant treatments, according to the research announced in the New England Journal of Medicine. The combination of screening and adjuvant therapy reduced the breast … [Read more...]

Study: High Breast Density Increases Risk for Cancer Recurrence Reported November 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with dense breasts may be at a greater risk for cancer recurrence, increasing their odds by up to 40 percent. Previous studies have connected dense breast tissue with a return of cancer, but a new study leads researchers to believe … [Read more...]

Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – According to a new study, women with a family history of breast cancer were 59 percent less likely to develop breast cancer themselves if they breastfed their children. "This is good news for women with a family history of breast cancer," Alison Stuebe, assistant professor of … [Read more...]

Strenuous Physical Activity can Lower Breast Cancer RiskReported February 27, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A regular dose of strenuous exercise may keep you from developing breast cancer. New research from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, reveals women who regularly do strenuous physical activity, like swimming … [Read more...]

Statins May Prevent Blood ClotsReported October 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Statins, which are drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol, may help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots, a condition that affects nearly two million Americans each year. Researchers from the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia say the use of statins may be associated … [Read more...]

Sparing Women Additional Breast Surgeries Reported November 30, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--Researchers presenting at this week’s Radiological Society of North America meeting in Chicago report positive findings for a new technique aimed at sparing women with breast cancer an additional surgery.They find doctors can accurately determine whether the cancer has … [Read more...]

Node-Negative Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Benefit from Taxotere(R)-Based ChemotherapyReported May 27, 2008 First Phase III study performed solely in high risk node-negative population to show significant improvement in Disease Free Survival (DFS) BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sanofi-aventis and GEICAM (Grupo Espanol de Investigacion en … [Read more...]

New Breast Cancer Risk Genes Found -Study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tiny differences in genes linked to the hormone estrogen can strongly influence a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. They found two variations of a gene called ESR1 that predisposed a woman to breast cancer. … [Read more...]

Social Class Determines Breast Cancer Survival December 10, 2004 SAN ANTONIO (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Poorer women may be more likely to die of breast cancer, according to researchers from Switzerland.The investigators presented the results of their study at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. They studied more than 3,000 breast cancer … [Read more...]

A Cure for Breast Cancer? Not So Fast Reported November 11, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Reports that the drug Herceptin might be a cure for early breast cancer may be too optimistic for their own good, report editors of The Lancet. They find recently published studies on the treatment fail to meet the rigorous scientific standards necessary to determine whether a drug … [Read more...]

Sleep to Stop Cancer PainReported April 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Catching zzz’s may help cancer patients manage their pain. In a recent study, more than half of cancer patients reported difficulty sleeping, with 26 percent reporting moderate to severe sleep problems. These patients also suffered more fatigue, pain and a depressed mood. After analyzing their data, … [Read more...]

Simpler Model to Predict Certain Breast Cancer Reported November 15, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A model looking at fewer risk factors predicts breast cancer risk the same as a more complicated, widely used model, according to new research. The study focused on predicting estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer risk in … [Read more...]

Nanoparticle may Reduce Radiation Side Effects Reported November 21, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows a microscopic nanaoparticle may help protect normal tissue from the damage of radiation therapy. Researchers from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and from Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center say the nanoparticle acts like … [Read more...]

Should Docs Be Able to Share Genetic Information?Reported March 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – If doctors are aware of genetic information about a patient that could put his relatives at significant risk as well, should they be able to inform those people of the risk even if the original patient wants to keep the results private? That was the question posed in a new … [Read more...]

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...]