Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Drug Yields Surprising ResultsReported October 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The drug tamoxifen is known to help protect high risk women from developing estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer -- a finding that makes sense, since the drug blocks estrogen in a woman’s body. However, it could it also play a role in ER negative breast cancer. Researchers … [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...]

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...]

Diabetes Drug May Transform Cancer Treatments Reported June 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A popular anti-diabetic drug can improve the immune system and increase the effectiveness of vaccines and cancer treatments. Research at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania found the diabetes treatment metformin, increases the efficiency of the immune system’s … [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...]

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...]

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...]

How Often Should Women Get a Mammogram? Reported November 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some researchers say a mammogram every two years achieves most of the benefits of annual screening, with less harm. This was the unanimous consensus of six independent research groups. Researchers from CISNET, the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling … [Read more...]

There may be help paying for screeningsReported June 02, 2009 Women tend to put their own health last, caring for their families and their home first. Add the current economic situation, and the cost of some health care screenings becomes even more a barrier to uninsured women. But the Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program can help ease the financial burden of those … [Read more...]

Under-active thyroid associated with reduced breast cancer risk Monday, 14-Feb-2005 Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found that women with a common thyroid gland disorder appear to have a reduced chance of developing invasive … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Surgeons Don't Discuss Reconstruction Options Reported December 21, 2007 FRIDAY, Dec. 21 HealthDay News) -- Only a third of breast cancer patients get to discuss their breast reconstruction options with their general cancer surgeon before the tumor is removed, new research finds. In the study, more than 70 percent of general surgeons who removed the cancer … [Read more...]

In midst of illness, a miracle for breast cancer patientReported November 28, 2007 Like most new moms, Linda Sanchez couldn't take her eyes off her newborn daughter Tuesday — spotting the shared features, smiling as the baby sucked on a finger and marveling at her unfussy disposition. But the biggest marvel Monday night was that Isabella Marie Sanchez came into the world … [Read more...]

Hormones raise breast cancer risk quickly: studyReported January 15, 2008 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hormone replacement therapy can raise the risk of an uncommon type of breast cancer fourfold after just three years, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. They found women who took combined estrogen/progestin hormone-replacement therapy for three years or more had four times … [Read more...]

Mothers-to-be Need Vitamin EReported September 4, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A child's risk of developing asthma may be established long before he ever takes his first breath. According to a new study out of the Scotland, kids born to mothers who consumed the lowest levels of vitamin E while pregnant were over five times … [Read more...]

New Leukemia Drugs Reported April 26, 2006 (TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Five years ago, the drug Gleevec changed the lives of patients with leukemia. But some patients become resistant to Gleevec over time. Now, doctors are studying two new treatments that are even more potent. This is more than a … [Read more...]

Primary Tumors Drive Cancer GrowthReported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers discovered a new clue to help them understand how and why cancers spread in the body. The scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology studied primary tumors from human breast cancers that appeared to mobilize bone marrow cells. The tumors then fed inactive cancer cells … [Read more...]

Should Docs Be Able to Share Genetic Information?Reported March 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – If doctors are aware of genetic information about a patient that could put his relatives at significant risk as well, should they be able to inform those people of the risk even if the original patient wants to keep the results private? That was the question posed in a new … [Read more...]

Tamoxifen May Increase 2nd Breast Cancer Risk Reported August 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Treating breast cancer using hormonal therapy with drugs like tamoxifen has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from the disease, but a new study suggests it is not without risk. While long-term tamoxifen use among breast cancer survivors decreases their risk of developing the … [Read more...]

Breast drug campaign frustration 22 sep, BBC UK The drug is already used for advanced cancer Campaigners have failed to persuade the government to increase access to breast cancer drug Herceptin. The Fighting for Herceptin group presented a petition of 34,000 signatures to Downing Street calling for immediate wider … [Read more...]

Early-Stage, HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients at Increased Risk of RecurrenceReported November 02, 2009 HOUSTON, Tex -- November 2, 2009 -- Patients with early-stage breast cancer and with HER2 positive tumours <= 1 cm are at significant risk of recurrence of their disease, compared with those with early-stage disease who do not express the aggressive protein, … [Read more...]

Second-hand smoke linked to breast cancer: International studyReported November 04, 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 Wednesday suggests that women could "virtually eradicate" their risk of developing breast cancer by raising … [Read more...]

A Better Way to Detect Breast Cancer?Reported July 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who are at high risk for breast cancer may want to consider passing up an MRI for a newer, less expensive diagnostic test. Recent findings suggest molecular breast imaging (MBI) may be a good replacement for more expensive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MBI uses specialized gamma … [Read more...]

Antioxidant Use High Among Breast Cancer Patients Reported June 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many breast cancer patients undergoing treatment continue to take antioxidants, even though the consequences of taking the supplements remain unknown, a new study found. Six in 10 women reported using antioxidants while receiving chemotherapy, radiation or hormone therapy for … [Read more...]

Better Imaging for TumorsReported April 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new imaging technique could help doctors get a better view of tumors. Stanford researchers developed a specially designed dye containing nanoparticles – tiny particles between 1 and 100 nanometers in diameter. The new technology picks up Raman signals that molecules emit in response to light, which … [Read more...]

Obesity and weight gain associated with poorer breast cancer survival Women who are overweight prior to breast cancer diagnosis, or who are lean but gain weight following diagnosis, are more likely to have their disease return or die of the disease, a new study shows. This effect was found to be particularly pronounced among women who had never smoked. The study is … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Risks on Father's Side Reported July 28, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A family history of breast cancer is known to elevate a woman's risk for the disease, so most doctors ask women about relatives who may have had the cancer. A new study reveals many women may simply not know about female … [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...]

College Grads Have Lower Cancer Death RatesReported July 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Higher education isn’t just good for the mind; it’s also good for your health. According to a new study done by the American Cancer Society, people with a college degree or more than 16 years of education die less often from the four most common kinds of cancer – lung, colorectal, … [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...]

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...]