Cancer Survivors Stuck in LimboReported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Long-term cancer survivors aren’t getting the guidance and care needed during a crucial time, according to a group of Scottish researchers. A recent study found many patients have finished their oncology treatments but are not receiving support to manage their ongoing symptoms. “The impact of … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors at Risk for RelapseReported August 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study cautions breast cancer survivors to remain on guard. Results reveal survivors of breast cancer are at substantial risk of recurrence even 15 years after their first diagnosis. Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston examined recurrence rates … [Read more...]

British researchers have uncovered another gene that appears to significantly raise the risk of breast cancer among some women. Their study shows women with a faulty version of the CHEK2 gene are more likely to develop the disease when compared to non-carriers. Julian Peto, from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and colleagues tested 469 patients with … [Read more...]

Cancer-Proofing FoodsReported February 13, 2006 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Drink tea. Eat broccoli. No fried foods. Lots of fish. Lose weight. Exercise more. Stop smoking. You've probably heard of all these ways to prevent cancer. But why bother? Is any of it really doing any good? Doctors say yes ... Only 10 percent … [Read more...]

Cancer Linked to Behavior in ElderlyReported November 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 80 percent of cancer diagnoses occur in the elderly, but many of their risk factors for the disease are behavioral, a new study revealed. The Duke University study was done to estimate the impact measurable risk factors have on cancer in the elderly. It revealed more than 80 percent … [Read more...]

Cancer Education NeededReported September 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Do you think you know what causes cancer? Results of a new survey show you probably don’t! Results from the survey by the International Union of Against Cancer (UICC) indicate most people have an exaggerated idea of environmental factors that may cause cancer, while minimizing the influence of … [Read more...]

Cancer Blood Test Improves Therapy Reported February 25, 2005 DALLAS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Knowing the enemy is an important part of any battle plan. Researchers are using that strategy in the fight against cancer. And this new targeted therapy scores a direct hit. Rebecca Kearny searches for … [Read more...]

Calcium May Protect Against CancerReported February 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking milk not only makes your bones stronger, it may also protect you from cancer. According to a new study, women who consume a lot of calcium have a lower risk of cancer overall and both men and women with high calcium intake have lower risks of colorectal cancer and other cancers of … [Read more...]

Caffeine and Breast Cancer RiskReported October 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a new study, researchers found caffeine is not associated with overall breast cancer risk, but it could increase the risk of cancer for women with benign breast disease or for specific types of tumors. It’s believed that caffeine is the most commonly consumed drug worldwide. Caffeine is … [Read more...]

Second-hand smoke linked to breast cancerReported November 06, 2009 A panel of international medical experts has found a link between exposure to second-hand smoke and breast cancer in pre-menopausal women. Meanwhile, other research presented on Wednesday suggests that women could "virtually eradicate" their risk of developing breast cancer by raising the levels of vitamin … [Read more...]

Researchers test whether drug can prevent breast cancer in healthy womenWednesday, March 30, 2005 TORONTO (CP) - Researchers in Canada and the United States are embarking on a clinical trial to see if a drug which is highly effective in treating breast cancer could be used to prevent it. The five-year study, led by renowned breast … [Read more...]

Pesticide link to breast cancer uncertain 20 January 2005 A study of farmers' wives has produced little evidence to support concerns that pesticides used in agriculture can cause breast cancer. Dr Lawrence Engel, from the National Cancer Institute in … [Read more...]

Patients, advocates eagerly await breast cancer inquiry reportReported February 25, 2009 The pending report of a judicial commission that studied how hundreds of Newfoundland and Labrador breast cancer patients were handed wrong results of important lab tests is expected to lead to dramatic improvements, an advocate said Thursday. Justice Margaret Cameron will send her … [Read more...]

Microchips to Make Breast Cancer Screenings Less InvasiveReported October 09, 2009 A new "lab-on-a-chip" technique can identify women at risk of breast cancer by taking microscopic amounts of blood and breast tissue in a non-invasive way, say researchers. The technique would allow doctors to take very small samples of metabolized estrogen, a hormone believed to … [Read more...]

Eating fruit and veg fails to stave off breast cancer 14 Jan 2005 There appears to be little truth in claims that eating fruit and vegetables can protect against breast cancer, suggest findings from a European study. Following contradictory findings on the influence of … [Read more...]

Docetaxel for Early Stage Breast Cancer 12/14/2004 United States of America - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved docetaxel (Taxotere®) for use in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide for the adjuvant (post surgery) treatment of patients with operable, node-positive breast cancer, of which more than 300 000 women … [Read more...]

Canadian leads international task force on breast cancerReported November 02, 2009 A Canadian breast cancer survivor and researcher at Harvard University is leading the fight against various cancers by helping to create an international task force aimed at obtaining cancer drugs at affordable prices and improving global access to treatment. "We used to think breast cancer … [Read more...]

Breast cancer patients not told reconstruction options when picking mastectomy Reported December 21, 2007 Most doctors don't talk about breast reconstruction with women before cancer surgery, depriving them of key information that can sway their decision about whether to have the whole breast or just a lump removed, new research suggests. Only one-third of the roughly … [Read more...]

Sunbeam shares the warmth across Canada during Breast Cancer Awareness Month Reported September 24, 2008 TORONTO, Sep. 24, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- SOCNQ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- << Breast cancer patients and survivors at six cancer centres to receive warming throws in October >> Sunbeam(R), the maker of innovative consumer products … [Read more...]

Breast cancer prevention study launches in Canada and USMarch 30, 2005 A major clinical trial looking at a new way to prevent breast cancer is being launched today in Canada and the United States. Coordinated by the National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group (NCIC CTG), and funded in part by the Canadian Cancer Society, the … [Read more...]

Breast Tumors Grow Faster in Younger WomenReported May 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The growth rate for breast cancer tumors varies considerably, but a new approach to estimate the growth speed based on screening shows that they grow faster in younger women. Harald Weedon-Fekj of the Department of Etiological Research Cancer Registry of Norway reports this model of … [Read more...]

Study: Breast Self-Exams Not NecessaryReported July 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Women who do monthly breast self-exams may not be doing their health much good. A new review of recent studies finds no proof self-exams reduce breast cancer deaths, and may instead do more harm than good. The report shows the exams led to almost twice as many biopsies that did not find … [Read more...]

Breast Implants not Linked to CancerReported April 19, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having breast implants is not associated with an increased risk of cancer overall, reveals a new study. However, implants were associated an increased lung cancer risk. Researchers say these results reflect the lifestyles and smoking habits of … [Read more...]

Breast Disease to Breast CancerReported December 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers found a benign breast disease (BBD), known as atypical hyperplasia, can significantly increase a young woman’s risk of developing breast cancer even if there is no breast cancer history in her family. Those diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia, a precancerous condition of the … [Read more...]

Eating a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables and low in fat did not reduce breast cancer recurrence or death in early stage breast cancer survivors in a new study done by researchers at the Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego. This study is the largest randomized trial ever done to gather information about the influence of diet … [Read more...]

A breast cancer diagnosis may cast a darker shadow for black women than it does for whites, from beginning to end. Racial differences in breast cancer survival increase according to the stage of the disease, according to researchers from Columbia University Medical Center and the Mailman School of Public Health in New York. These differences are most apparent in advanced … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Surgery WarningReported February 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A top breast cancer expert is warning that women who choose minimally invasive breast surgeries for better cosmetic outcomes could be putting their lives at risk. In an editorial on the British Medical Journal's Web site, Monica Morrow, the chief of breast service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer RiskReported August 27, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your age at menopause and your breastfeeding practices can influence your risk of developing certain types of breast cancer, according to a new study. The study at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle was done to better understand the specific risk factors for the subtypes of breast cancer, … [Read more...]

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs not a Player in Breast Cancer Risk Reported October 25, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although previous evidence pointed to a positive affect of cholesterol-lowering drugs like statins on breast cancer, new research says it isn't so. Prior research shows statins, which are the most commonly used as lipid-lowering drugs, may slow the development of … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Relapse PredictionReported September 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a new way to predict whether a breast cancer patient can avoid chemotherapy or whether she needs aggressive therapy because she’s at a high risk of relapse. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a model -- called the preoperative … [Read more...]