Hope Following Breast Cancer TreatmentReported September 22, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests breast cancer survivors treated with surgery and radiation have a good overall quality of life several years after treatment. Although the rigors of breast cancer treatment usually decrease a woman’s quality of life temporarily, the results of a … [Read more...]

Hereditary Breast Cancer Linked to new CancersReported February 13, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The risk for a new cancer in the unaffected breast substantially increases in women diagnosed with unilateral, hereditary breast cancer, according to a recent study. The study, led by Katarina Shahedi, M.D., of the Umeå University and the … [Read more...]

Help Making a Prophylactic Mastectomy DecisionReported January 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women diagnosed with breast cancer have a greater risk of developing cancer in their opposite breast. Identifying which women have the greatest risk of contralateral breast cancer could help patients make more informed decisions regarding prophylactic mastectomies. While a fairly … [Read more...]

Healing Bone Pain Reported April 4, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research presented at the 30th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology highlights two innovative ways to relieve pain caused by bone tumors. Researchers at the meeting say 40 percent of cancer patients will develop … [Read more...]

New drugs 'help breast cancer patients' July 23, 2007 Drug therapies available since the 1990s have improved the survival of women with metastatic breast cancer, according to a new study. The survival of women with the condition improved by approximately 30 per cent as these drug therapies … [Read more...]

New Study: Low Vitamin D Levels Dramatically Raise Breast Cancer RiskReported May 19, 2008 (NaturalNews) For years, researchers have suspected that low levels of vitamin D in the body might raise the odds a woman will develop breast cancer, but hard scientific proof has been lacking. Now a new study conducted by … [Read more...]

Coffee lowers, alcohol raises breast cancer risk, studies showReported May 19, 2008 Stockholm - Two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, while alcohol consumption increases it, according to the results of two recent studies. Citing research by Lund University and Malmo … [Read more...]

CAD Detects Breast Cancers That Are Most Challenging to Detect04 Mar 2005 A computer-aided detection system (CAD) can effectively detect breast cancers a radiologist is more apt to initially miss, a new study shows. Small lesions are very challenging for the radiologist to detect, said Rachel F. Brem, MD, director of breast imaging at … [Read more...]

Get Moving to Prevent Breast Cancer!Reported May 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Now, there’s more motivation to hit the gym: it’s good for your breast health! A new study reveals girls and young women who exercise regularly between the ages of 12 and 35 significantly reduce their risk of breast cancer before menopause compared to those who are less active. Researchers … [Read more...]

Genetic Twist in Breast Cancer Treatment StudyReported March 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A breast cancer patient's genetic makeup could influence the way she reacts to treatment options. This is the conclusion of a new study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers discovered women whose cells harbor harmful … [Read more...]

Genetic Pair Important in Breast CancerReported April 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Scientists know a protein gene called PTEN is a major tumor-suppressor. When it’s reduced or mutated, cancers can grow. Researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a second gene that appears to protect PTEN, a finding that could one day lead to new … [Read more...]

Genetic Mysteries of Breast CancerReported November 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research is helping doctors unlock the genetic mysteries behind breast cancer, helping women discover and treat their disease earlier. Nearly 200,000 women learn they have breast cancer each year. Doctors estimate between five percent and 10 percent of these women have a hereditary form … [Read more...]

Genes Play a Role in Breast Cancer Spreading Reported July 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your genetic make-up may determine whether or not cancer cells will spread, even years after treatment. A recent study has uncovered the genetic function that allows breast cancer cells to survive and spread to the bone even years after treatment. Researchers at Memorial … [Read more...]

Genes Connected to Breast Cancer Identified Reported November 19, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You probably have not heard of the gene, SKP2, but you may be hearing more about it. In a new study, researchers from the University of Michigan say this gene could play an important role in breast cancer. The research reveals increased … [Read more...]

Gene Test for Chemo Reported November 21, 2007 BRONX, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new test is helping thousands of breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy and its wrenching side effects, changing how doctors manage the disease. Eleanor Garrity has a newfound appreciation for life’s simple pleasures … like combing her hair. "I … [Read more...]

Gene Signature Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence Reported January 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Researchers have identified a group of genes known as a gene signature, that can help single out which breast cancer patients may be at high risk for having a future cancer recurrence, according to a new … [Read more...]

Women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent are more likely to inherit mutated BRCA genes, which are linked to breast cancer, than the general population. A new study reveals, however, this doesn't increase their risk of dying from the disease. Every woman is born with BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. However, mutations of these genes -- which can be passed down through families -- have a … [Read more...]

Gene Linked to Poor Breast Cancer OutcomesReported January 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers discovered a single gene that may be responsible for both the spread of breast cancer and the tendency of some tumors to resist the chemotherapy drugs designed to kill cancer cells. The authors note other studies have looked at genes involved in hard-to-treat breast … [Read more...]

Zinc and Selenium are the Minerals that Fight Breast Cancer Reported May 24, 2008 (NaturalNews) Any woman wanting to avoid breast cancer or its recurrence needs to be aware of the real risk factors. These are not the factors you hear about from the typical oncologist who is interested in pushing drugs. Imbalances in the body are the real risk factors that explain why … [Read more...]

Many women at high risk for breast cancer are foregoing tamoxifen Monday, 20-Dec-2004 Many women at high risk for breast cancer are foregoing tamoxifen, the first FDA-approved drug for prevention of breast cancer, due to concerns about side effects, increased risk of other cancers, and lack of information, a new study by researchers in Boston shows. … [Read more...]

Antisoma initiates Phase II breast cancer study Reported September 30, 2008 Cancer drug developer Antisoma has started a Phase II trial evaluating the addition of AS1402 to the endocrine therapy letrozole in post-menopausal women receiving first-line treatment for advanced breast cancer. Approximately 110 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either letrozole … [Read more...]

Less Folate may Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk Reported April 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many studies have revealed the benefits of a diet higher in the B vitamin folate, particularly for women of childbearing age, who run a lower risk of having a child with certain types of birth defects if they have adequate … [Read more...]

Fishing for a Cancer CureReported April 03, 2009 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They could be the tiniest heroes in the war against cancer. Transparent fish with human-like genes are allowing scientists to watch the drama of how cancer grows and spreads. It's a revealing look at a disease that impacts close to 1.5 million Americans. These tanks hold thousands of zebrafish, … [Read more...]

Women Want to Know More About First Mammogram Reported June 29, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- To get a mammogram or not to get a mammogram? That is the question. Actually, women want to know more about the breast cancer screening method before any decisions are made. A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows women want more involvement in the … [Read more...]

About 213,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and 41,000 will die. Now, in the only study of its kind, doctors are asking sisters of breast cancer survivors and victims to step forward to help find a cause and a cure! Sisters Sara and Denni have a close relationship. Their closeness was important after Sara was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years … [Read more...]

Fighting Against Breast Cancer in Obese PatientsReported December 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A group of breast cancer drugs that had been deemed ineffective might be able to help a sub-group of breast cancer patients after all. Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine discovered through laboratory tests that hormones produced by adipocytes (fat cells) … [Read more...]

Family Matters: Genetic TestingReported March 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Family discussions about breast cancer history have a significant impact on attitudes and knowledge about genetic counseling and testing for women at risk, no matter what her race. Presented at the American Society for Preventive Oncology meeting in Bethesda, Md., the preliminary study … [Read more...]

Extra Radiation Helps Keep Breast Cancer Away Reported November 16, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with early-stage breast cancer are seeing the benefits of receiving an additional high dose of radiation (boost dose) after undergoing standard treatment. New research reveals women 40 years old and younger who received a boost dose … [Read more...]