Breast Cancer

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...]

Women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent are more likely to inherit mutated BRCA genes, which are linked to breast cancer, than the general population. A new study reveals, however, this doesn't increase their risk of dying from the disease. Every woman is born with BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. However, mutations of these genes -- which can be passed down through families -- have a … [Read more...]

Healing Bone Pain Reported April 4, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research presented at the 30th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology highlights two innovative ways to relieve pain caused by bone tumors. Researchers at the meeting say 40 percent of cancer patients will develop … [Read more...]

Westernization Linked to Breast Cancer Rise Tuesday, January 11, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The breast cancer rate is rising among women in Singapore and appears to be approaching that seen in Europe, researchers report. The introduction of a Westernized lifestyle and child-bearing pattern may underlie this trend, they … [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...]

Study: High Breast Density Increases Risk for Cancer Recurrence Reported November 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with dense breasts may be at a greater risk for cancer recurrence, increasing their odds by up to 40 percent. Previous studies have connected dense breast tissue with a return of cancer, but a new study leads researchers to believe … [Read more...]

Global rise in breast cancer due to 'Western lifestyles' Reported 24 January, 2008 Of all the exports from our modern world, breast cancer ranks as among the most dubious. Once thought to be a disease of the rich, it is now a global epidemic. The rise of the cancer in Europe and America – cases have jumped 80 per cent in the UK since the 1970s – is … [Read more...]

Walnuts Lower Breast Cancer RiskReported April 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Next time you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of walnuts instead of chips or cookies and you could be reducing your risk of developing breast cancer. A new study found eating walnuts provides the body with essential omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols, which could prevent … [Read more...]

Breast density linked to increased cancer recurrence riskReported November 09, 2009 WASHINGTON - Women treated for breast cancer are at higher risk of cancer recurrence if they have dense breasts, according to a new study. The study’s results indicate that breast cancer patients with dense breasts may benefit from additional therapies following surgery, such as radiation. … [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...]