Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Treatment: Blacks Fare Worse Reported April 07, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- African-American women are less likely to survive advanced breast cancer than white or Hispanic women, regardless of whether they receive radiation therapy or not. UC Davis researcher Steve Martinez found in new research that although both African-American and Hispanic … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Preventative: Bitter Melon Reported February 24, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The common dietary supplement bitter melon may be a powerful weapon in the fight against breast cancer. In vitro research now shows extract of bitter melon -- commonly used in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes -- may eventually serve as a chemopreventive against … [Read more...]

Combined Mammography Cost-Effective for Some Women Reported February 23, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows that although annual breast screening using both mammography and MRI is a more time consuming and expensive process, the procedure is most likely a cost-effective way to improve life expectancy for women at high risk of breast cancer. "For … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Testing: MRI or Not? Reported February 16, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The addition of MRI to traditional testing methods for breast cancer may not be worth the cost, a new study finds. A study conducted at 45 United Kingdom medical centers shows the addition of MRI scans to conventional triple assessments for the diagnosis of breast cancer had … [Read more...]

Breast density could trigger cancer   Reported February 17, 2010 MELBOURNE researchers have discovered a link between breast cancer and dense breast tissue. In a world first, researchers from the University of Melbourne found two genetic variants associated with breast cancer that influence the density of a woman's breast tissue. The … [Read more...]

Genetic Link Between Mammographic Density and Breast Cancer   Reported February 17, 2010 ScienceDaily (Feb. 17, 2010) — A University of Melbourne study has revealed that certain breast cancer genetic variants increase mammographic density, confirming the link between mammographic breast density and breast cancer. Professor John Hopper … [Read more...]

Shorter radiation as effective for breast cancerReported February 11, 2010 Less may be more when it comes to radiation treatment for breast cancer. New Canadian research shows that an intense three-week course of radiation that's already in use in many cancer centres across Canada is just as effective and safe over the long term as the previously-standard five weeks … [Read more...]

Anti-depressant linked to breast cancer deaths   Reported February 09, 2010 Women taking a popular anti-depressant at the same time as a drug used to stop breast cancer recurring are more likely to die from the disease, doctors warn. Researchers have found that the anti-depressant Seroxat can interfere with tamoxifen, which is … [Read more...]

Radiation Dose Change: Better Results? Reported February 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast cancer patients who received a lower overall dose of radiation therapy in fewer, higher doses (hypofractionated) didn't report an increase in adverse symptoms or worsened body image in a new study. These results add to the evidence that shorter hypofractionated … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Drug Thwarted by Protein Reported February 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Overexpression of certain forms of the protein cyclin E renders the drug letrozole ineffective among women with estrogen-receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers. Cyclin E is one of the proteins that regulates the cell cycle, influencing how rapidly a cell divides. In cancer … [Read more...]

Tamoxifen Use Down Reported February 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows tamoxifen use is down among women who need it most, and researchers can't pinpoint exactly why. The drug tamoxifen is prescribed for reducing the risk of breast cancer in women who are at high risk. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute looked at data from National … [Read more...]

Digital Mammograms Deliver Less Radiation Reported January 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the largest mammography trials in history shows that the radiation dose associated with digital mammography is significantly lower than conventional film mammography. Researchers found that digital mammography delivered 22 percent less radiation than conventional … [Read more...]

Genes May Affect Breast Cancer Treatment Success Reported January 26, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A genetic signature may help predict which breast cancer patients are resistant to chemotherapy drugs, something that may guide treatment choices. The genes were discovered by a group at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who examined breast tumor specimens from 85 … [Read more...]

Rebuilding After Breast Cancer Reported January 15, 2010 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The scars from a mastectomy are not only physical: They take an emotional toll on women. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says 70 percent of breast cancer patients who are eligible for reconstruction aren't informed of their options. Now, donated human tissue is … [Read more...]

Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment Reported January 14, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A 21-gene test that predicts whether early stage breast cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy is having a big impact on treatment decisions by patients and doctors alike. Based on test results, doctors changed their treatment recommendations in 31.5 percent of cases, … [Read more...]

Link Between Abortion and Breast CancerReported December 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In the most recent issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, Joel Brind, Ph.D., of Baruch College in New York, discusses the link between abortion and breast cancer. The argument over whether there is a link dates back to 1996 … [Read more...]

Arthritis Drug May Prevent Breast CancerFriday, December 10, 2004 Dec. 10, 2004 (San Antonio) -- The popular arthritis drug Celebrex shows promise for the prevention of breast cancer, Texas researchers report. In a study of 40 women at high risk for breast cancer, six months of treatment with Celebrex lowered levels of estrogen receptors -- … [Read more...]

Women living in country Victoria will now have access to state-of-the-art cancer technology, thanks to a $1.9 million grant from the Bracks Government. The funding will go to BreastScreen Victoria's Regional Digital Mammography Project, which will see women across country Victoria gain access to the latest technology in mammography imaging. The funding was announced today by … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Women with a high risk of breast cancer are declining to take tamoxifen because they are afraid of side effects, even though the drug can protect them from the cancer, researchers reported on Tuesday. Tamoxifen can reduce by nearly 50 percent the risk of breast cancer in women considered highly vulnerable. But the drug, which somewhat mimics the … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer More Deadly in Black WomenReported September 06, 2007 (The Associated Press) -- A new study gives a possible explanation for why breast cancer is more deadly in black women: they are more likely to have tumors that do not respond to the hormone-based treatments that help many others with the disease. The study is the largest yet to link a biological factor to … [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...]

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...]

Combination Treatment Shrinks Tumors?Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A one-two punch may be the best way to shrink tumors. A new study may help explain why anti-cancer drugs, which boost the tumor-killing power of immune cells, haven’t done well in clinical trials. The report shows a way to enhance how these drugs shrink well-established tumors. The immune … [Read more...]

 Eating healthy and exercising can help save breast cancer survivors' lives. According to a new study, eating at least five fruits and vegetables a day and exercising for 30 minutes a day, six times a week can reduce the death rate for breast cancer survivors by about 50 percent, regardless of their weight. "This study says if [overweight people] exercise and eat well, they … [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...]

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...]

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...]

HRT Ups Cancer RecurrenceReported April 1, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diagnosis of breast cancer doesn’t mix well with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). According to European researchers, women who take HRT after a bout with breast cancer are significantly more likely to see their cancer return or to develop a new malignancy. The investigators compared two groups of … [Read more...]

Informed Women Unlikely to Take Tamoxifen Reported December 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While as many as 10 million women could be eligible to take the drug tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer, side effects like hot flashes, sexual problems and blood clots discourage many from taking the step. A new study suggests women at high risk for breast cancer who are informed … [Read more...]

Kicking Chemobrain to the Curb Reported October 24, 2005 CINCINNATI (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Cancer patients often experience fatigue and memory loss from treatment with chemotherapy. It's called "chemobrain," and there's no FDA-approved treatment for it. Now, a new study uncovers a drug that could help. Melissa Norber's boys love to skateboard. But watching them do it … [Read more...]