Breast Cancer

Too Many Mastectomies? Reported October 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surgeons are concerned about the rise in use of mastectomies in the United States. Researchers say surgeon recommendations, patients' own decisions and past failures of breast-conserving surgery all influence the high mastectomy rate. A new study conducted at the University of Michigan's Comprehensive … [Read more...]

Older women unaware of higher breast cancer risk Reported October 08, 2008 Many older women, who are no longer routinely invited for breast screening, are not aware that increasing age is a major risk factor for the disease – according to a report published today in the British Journal of Cancer. In a national survey, researchers sent questionnaires … [Read more...]

Pain Often Persists Years After Breast Surgery Reported November 10, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of Danish women who had surgery for breast cancer, nearly half still reported pain 2 to 3 years later, according to a report in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association. "Our study supports previous smaller studies that chronic … [Read more...]

Smoking and weight increase breast cancer oddsReported September 02, 2009 New research shows that exercising, and avoiding weight gains can cut breast cancer risk as much as sixty – eight percent. According to a new study that excluded women who possess a genetic tendency for breast cancer, smoking and obesity still significantly increase the odds that a woman will … [Read more...]

Where a Mammography is Done Makes a DifferenceReported June 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) With all of the factors that have been studied to determine what’s involved in evaluating the accuracy of breast cancer screening, one has been left out. New research examining the facility itself fills in the blank. An observational study from the National Cancer Institute in … [Read more...]

  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having early stage breast cancer at a young age does not necessarily raise your chances of having it come back. The conventional thinking is that young women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) -- a common form of early breast cancer confined to the mammary ducts -- are more likely to have recurrences than older women with the same diagnosis. But … [Read more...]

Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study by the Cesare Maltoni Cancer Research Center in Italy and the European Ramazzini Foundation of Oncology and Environmental Sciences in Bologna, Italy, shows a significant increase in the incidence of malignant tumors, lymphomas and leukemias in rats exposed to varying doses … [Read more...]

Promising results for new breast cancer drug December 09, 2004 A NEWER drug prevented far more breast cancers from recurring in older women than the old standby tamoxifen and with far fewer side effects, doctors in the US said yesterday, citing a new study.Cancer specialists said Arimidex is likely … [Read more...]

Blood Clots in Cancer PatientsReported November 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug meant to inhibit tumor growth may have a dangerous side effect. Bevacizumab (Avastin) is prescribed to patients with colorectal cancer, non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), renal cell cancer and breast cancer to inhibit angiogenesis -- the growth of new blood vessels, which plays a … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Chemobrain Reported December 20, 2004 HOUSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Chemotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment. But with the therapy comes an often overlooked side effect that researchers have dubbed "chemobrain." Here's what is and what doctors are doing to stop it. Janis Shea works hard to stay focused. "I'm … [Read more...]

Computers Detect Breast CancerReported October 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows when a computer-aided detection system is used in breast cancer screening, it detects cancer as effectively -- if not with more precision -- as an additional radiologist. Research has shown mammography reading by two medical experts is more sensitive at detecting cancer than … [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...]

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...]

Genetic Pair Important in Breast CancerReported April 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Scientists know a protein gene called PTEN is a major tumor-suppressor. When it’s reduced or mutated, cancers can grow. Researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a second gene that appears to protect PTEN, a finding that could one day lead to new … [Read more...]

Hope Following Breast Cancer TreatmentReported September 22, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests breast cancer survivors treated with surgery and radiation have a good overall quality of life several years after treatment. Although the rigors of breast cancer treatment usually decrease a woman’s quality of life temporarily, the results of a … [Read more...]

40% breast cancer patients are below 50 years of ageReported November 26, 2009 Bangalore: A recent study by the US preventive services task force suggests that women should go in for regular screening for breast cancer only after 50, as opposed to the long-standing guidelines that say 40 is the right age to start the same. However, city oncologists have negated this … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Prevention09 Apr 2005 Tamoxifen is the only FDA-approved drug for many women at high risk of breast cancer. However, tamoxifen has unwanted side effects, so clinical researchers are seeking alternatives. One target is exemestane, an aromatase inhibitor. The ExCel Research Study, which started March 30 at UAB and other sites … [Read more...]

Lab Research: Lose the MiceReported January 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Laboratory mice have played a huge rule in many of medicines most important breakthroughs. But a new era may be dawning in the world of lab research, one that may mean fewer mice and more humans. Immunologist Mark Davis, Ph.D., a researcher at Stanford University, says the time has come for … [Read more...]

Better Life raises awareness on breast cancerReported December 13, 2007 Whilst many of the risk factors for breast cancer cannot be changed - such as age, genetics and the family history of the disease - there are some lifestyle risk factors that can be managed. For example, just 1.5 to 2.5 hours of physical exercise per week reduces the risk of breast cancer by 18 per … [Read more...]

Side effects vary by breast cancer maintenance therapyReported November 14, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among postmenopausal women receiving adjuvant therapy for early breast cancer, exemestane is associated with fewer hot flashes than is tamoxifen, but it also causes more sleep problems, according to a study published the Journal of Clinical Oncology. "Hormonal … [Read more...]

Massage Beneficial to Cancer PatientsReported September 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For many, a massage is a way to relax and feel better. New research finds this is especially true for those in the advanced stages of cancer. Pain and depressed mood are common problems for patients with advanced cancer. Drug therapies can help, but they often have side effects that can … [Read more...]

Nanotubes Track Cancer DrugsReported December 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer drugs can have a lot of damaging side effects, so doctors would like to deliver them to tumor cells and nothing else. But once the drugs enter the body, it's hard to tell where they end up. New research out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology could help solve the problem. … [Read more...]

Study Finds 5% of Breast Tumors Grow Rapidly Reported June 16, 2008 A study by Norwegian researchers showed that 5% of breast cancer tumors doubled in size within a month, according to Reuters. The study, which showed detection rates at 91% for a 10mm tumor but only 26% for a 5mm tumor, was published in the Journal Breast Cancer Research. Five percent … [Read more...]

Safety of Aspartame Overwhelmingly Confirmed Reported November 22, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An Italian study on potential risks of aspartame is rebuffed by the scientific community. The Calorie Control Council -- an international non-profit association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and beverage industry -- says a rat study conducted by Italy's … [Read more...]

New Breast Cancer Risk Genes Found -Study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tiny differences in genes linked to the hormone estrogen can strongly influence a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. They found two variations of a gene called ESR1 that predisposed a woman to breast cancer. … [Read more...]

Coffee lowers, alcohol raises breast cancer risk, studies show   Reported May 19, 2008 Stockholm - Two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, while alcohol consumption increases it, according to the results of two recent studies. Citing research by Lund University and Malmo … [Read more...]