Breast Cancer

Low-Income Breast Cancer Patients Less Likely to Survive Reported October 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women from low-income areas are less likely to receive an early diagnosis of breast cancer and less likely to survive the condition, according to new research. The new study suggests making breast cancer screening and treatment more readily available to low-income areas … [Read more...]

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appears to be much better at finding early breast cancer than traditional mammography, according to authors of a study published this week. New research conducted over five years reveals MRIs detected 92 percent of all cases of pure ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Mammography detected 56 percent of the cases. When the investigators looked … [Read more...]

New Sources for Cancer DrugsReported December 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research could change the way scientists make cancer drugs. Researchers discovered many more cancer target inhibiting agents could be clinically effective than previously thought. Traditionally, scientists did not utilize kinase inhibitor agents with short half-lives because it was assumed … [Read more...]

Adding Radiation Keeps Breast, Prostate Cancer Away Reported October 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies show adding radiation to the treatment mix for breast cancer patients and prostate cancer patients keeps cancer away. In the first study, researchers from Vienna, Austria, studied 869 women who underwent a lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer. After the … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Vitamin D and Calcium: No Breast Cancer BenefitReported November 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Calcium and vitamin D supplements do not protect postmenopausal women from breast cancer, a new study reveals. Researchers randomly assigned 36,282 postmenopausal women to either a daily supplement containing 1,000 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D, or to a daily placebo. … [Read more...]

Exercise Reduces Risk of Breast CancerReported September 16, 2009 The latest addition to the growing evidence on the benefits of aerobic exercise is reported in the April issue of the scientific journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Researchers from USC's Arnold School of Public Health studied 14,000 women who were given preventive medical exams and … [Read more...]

A New Way to Stop Cancer?Reported November 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not all cancer cells are created equal. By disturbing the balance of cells within a cancerous tumor, researchers believe they may have discovered a new weapon in the fight against cancer. Researchers at Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium have identified a key difference in types of tumor … [Read more...]

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 -- a marker of cell reproduction that can signal cancer, says Banu Arun, MD, an associate professor in the department of breast … [Read more...]

Many breast cancers do not need treatment   Reported November 12, 2009 HUNDREDS of women every year are having treatments for breast cancer, including surgery and chemotherapy, that are unnecessary because nearly one-third of cancers detected by screening tests are not dangerous. Australian researchers have proven for the first time that breast … [Read more...]

Bigger Babies at Risk for Cancer Reported February 11, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Recently, much research has been conducted to look at how in utero exposures affect the risk of certain diseases in adulthood. Now, a Swedish study shows larger babies have a … [Read more...]

Stress at work does not increase breast cancer risk Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist A study shows that women with stressful jobs do not have an increased risk of breast cancer. It is commonly believed that stress may be linked to cancer, but the evidence on this is conflicting. Now doctors at Brigham and Women's Hospital and … [Read more...]

Colors Make Surgery More PreciseReported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer surgeries may soon get more colorful and more precise. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have developed a new imaging system that highlights cancerous tissue, making it easier for surgeons to see and remove it with less damage to normal tissue. The technique could … [Read more...]

Diagnosis: CancerReported November 04, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer will hit one in two men and one in three women in their lifetime. That means it's one of the top killers in the United States, and you or someone you know will likely battle the disease. How would you react in the hours after a diagnosis? Doctors say your actions could save your life. … [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...]

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...]

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...]

HRT: New RisksReported June 24, 2008 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Despite a link between breast cancer and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), 57 million prescriptions for HRT are filled each year in the United States. Current belief is that low-dose formulas for short periods of time are safe, but as Ivanhoe reports, the latest research shows even … [Read more...]

Individualized Breast Cancer TreatmentReported April 8, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not all breast cancers are the same, so why should they be treated in the same way? Cancer care is moving to more individualized treatments and now, a new study finds by looking at a patient’s clinical characteristics with a genomic profile of her tumor can provide information for … [Read more...]

Key Breast Cancer Maker FoundReported December 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A newly identified protein may contribute to the spread of breast cancer, making it a potential maker for metastatic breast cancer. Until now, early markers of metastatic breast cancer have been hard to find. Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University along with … [Read more...]

Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry Reported February 12, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- Many women diagnosed with a precancerous breast lesion known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are highly anxious about their prognosis, even though they face a low risk of a recurrence or of developing invasive breast cancer, a new study finds. "Many of these women are … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Drug not Worth Side Effects for SomeReported August 27, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For some women, the advantage they may get from drugs used to keep breast cancer from coming back are not worth the painful side effects. Researchers studied 100 women who were given aromatase inhibitors, a new class of drugs designed to block the production of estrogen, which … [Read more...]

Low-Income Women Skipping Vital Breast Cancer Meds Reported May 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows low-income women are less likely to survive breast cancer. Now, Duke researchers are helping explain why. They find many of these women stop taking medicines aimed at blocking hormones associated with the disease. The investigators looked at data on women insured … [Read more...]

MRI Scans Questioned for Breast CancerReported September 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- MRIs may be doing more harm than good in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers at the Fox Chase Cancer Center reviewed the medical records of 577 breast cancer patients, including 130 who had MRIs following their diagnosis. They found MRIs delayed treatment and lead to … [Read more...]

New Ultrasound Test for Breast CancerReported October 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors may have a new test to offer women to help determine if a mass in the breast is malignant or benign. A new study finds three-dimensional (3-D) power Doppler ultrasound helps radiologists determine if a mass is cancerous. “Using 3-D scans promises greater accuracy due to more … [Read more...]

Personalized Medicine Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk Reported February 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A leading cancer risk expert says it’s time for breast cancer assessment, counseling and genetic testing to become part of primary care. Funmi Olopade, M.D., Walther L. Palmer Distinguished Service professor of medicine at Chicago Medical Center, says physicians now have … [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...]

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...]