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...]

Exercise for Breast Cancer -- In-Depth Doctor's Interview Reported June 6, 2005 Walter Bortz, M.D., explains the physical and mental benefits of exercising for cancer patients. Ivanhoe Broadcast News Transcript with Walter Bortz, M.D., Internist Stanford University, Stanford, California,TOPIC: Exercise for Breast CancerWhy are you so passionate about working on cancer?Dr. … [Read more...]

Exercise for Breast Cancer -- In-Depth Doctor's Interview Reported June 6, 2005 Walter Bortz, M.D., explains the physical and mental benefits of exercising for cancer patients. Ivanhoe Broadcast News Transcript with Walter Bortz, … [Read more...]

Even Moderate Drinking Associated With Higher Cancer RiskReported February 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who consume even one alcoholic drink a day, whether it's wine, beer or liquor may be more likely to develop cancer. British researchers examined the association of alcohol consumption and cancer incidence in the Million Women Study, which included nearly 1.3 … [Read more...]

Enzyme Variation Influences Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Treatment Reported October 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Among women with early stage breast cancer, genetic variation of a certain enzyme appears to be associated with clinical outcomes for women treated with tamoxifen, according to a new study. Researchers state, "Tamoxifen has been the gold standard for the … [Read more...]

Even Minor ECG Abnormalities Increase Death Risk in WomenReported March 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Electrocardiogram (ECG) readings that show even minor abnormalities in seemingly healthy postmenopausal women may mean these females are at an increased risk of a heart attack or death. Researchers from the Feinberg School of … [Read more...]

Easing Radiation Side Effects Reported July 14, 2006 LAFAYETTE, La. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- This year, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Many of them will have radiation, which can be painful and leave the skin burned. Now there's a quick, easy and painless way to prevent the … [Read more...]

Easier Radiation for Breast Cancer Reported September 28, 2007 CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Breast cancer treatment has come a long way. In recent years, patients have been getting partial breast radiation therapy, a treatment that takes one week instead of seven. Now, there's a new kind of brachytherapy that could be … [Read more...]

Ease Mammogram PainReported July 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The fear of pain keeps many women from getting a mammogram, but a common over-the-counter drug may ease their worries. During a mammography exam, a radiological technologist positions the patient's breast on a platform and it is gradually compressed with a paddle, occasionally causing pain. A study of 418 … [Read more...]

Earlier Cancer Detection?Reported July 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The key to successfully treating cancer is to catch the disease in its earliest stages. Seattle researchers are tracking down a new way to do just that. They've found markers in cancerous tumors known as microRNAs they believe might help doctors discover the disease while it's more likely to respond to … [Read more...]

Protecting Fertility During Chemo Reported November 2, 2005 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- For many women diagnosed with breast cancer, the realization that chemotherapy could leave them infertile is devastating. Harvesting and freezing eggs is one option, but there isn't always enough time. Now, doctors say a drug used for prostate cancer patients may keep a … [Read more...]

Drug Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal WomenReported September 21, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Postmenopausal women may reduce their chances of developing breast cancer by taking raloxifene, no matter what their risk is for the disease. Raloxifene is also known by the brand name Evista. Doctors use it to treat … [Read more...]

Drug Helps Breast Cancer That Spread to the Bones December 10, 2004 SAN ANTONIO (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study shows the drug clodronate is an effective treatment for patients with breast cancer that has spread to their bones.Researchers presenting at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium studied more than 1,000 patients with breast … [Read more...]

Drug for Inflammatory Breast CancerReported April 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – An oral medication could help some patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Aggressive forms of inflammatory breast cancer can be difficult to treat, often unresponsive to chemotherapy, radiation or approved medications. For patients whose disease is resistant to anthracycline or taxane and … [Read more...]

Drug Fights Resistant Breast Cancer Reported December 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new drug cocktail might be the right mix to fight breast cancer after it becomes resistant to standard therapy. The standard treatment for breast cancer is anti-hormonal medicines, such as aromatase inhibitors (AIs), which lower the amount of estrogen in the body. Over time, however, the … [Read more...]