Breast Cancer

Mammograms Identify Only 20% Of Breast Cancer CasesJune 21, 2007 Mammograms have identified only 20% of breast cancer cases among Japanese women, according to a survey recently released by the Japanese Breast Cancer Society, Japan's Daily Yomiuri reports. Only 10% of Japanese women undergo regular breast cancer screenings, and about 9,800 women … [Read more...]

Light Sensor Improves Breast Biopsies Reported April 5, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows an improvement in needle breast biopsies aids in more precise detection of breast cancer and reduces unnecessary removal of normal breast tissue. The study, presented at the 25th annual meeting of the … [Read more...]

Damaged Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Risk Reported August 12, 2007 (HealthCentersOnline) - Women who inherit a damaged version of a gene called ATM may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study conducted by British researchers. The new study compared the presence of the damaged ATM gene in breast cancer patients to healthy individuals without … [Read more...]

Many Canadian women waiting too long for breast cancer treatment: reportReported June 05, 2008 WINNIPEG - Many Canadian women are waiting too long for breast cancer diagnoses and treatment, and wait times vary wildly between provinces, according to a new report card from The Canadian Breast Cancer Network. The median wait time between an abnormal screening result and a … [Read more...]

More Therapy Suggested for Rare Breast Cancer Reported December 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have identified an association between a rare type of breast cancer and multiple tumors undetected by mammography or ultrasound. Mucinous carcinoma is a type of … [Read more...]

New Hope for Inflammatory Breast Cancer Reported October 30, 2007 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CITY, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's breast cancer awareness month, but you may not be aware of one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. It's called inflammatory breast cancer, or IBC. Although it accounts for only 1 percent to 5 … [Read more...]

Breast cancer testing technique gains momentum Wednesday, December 01, 2004 By DEANNA FLEISCHMANN, Journal Staff Writer - MARQUETTE - If you could detect breast tissue abnormalities years before cancer shows itself, would it be worth $50? A new organization is trying to make the answer to that question a reality. About 180 women gathered in … [Read more...]

Vaccine may Extend the Life of Brain Cancer Patients Reported April 26, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a devastating brain cancer that can result in death in one year. Brain tumors tend to grow rapidly and spread to other tissue. GBM is more common in people ages 50 to 70 and more … [Read more...]

Breast cancer conference to help fight disease Reported August 14, 2009 Dubai: Doctors from across the UAE are joining forces with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to raise awareness of breast cancer in a bid to improve early detection and survival rates from the disease, the Emirates Medical Association (EMA) announced. will play joint host to … [Read more...]

Should Breast Cancer Patients Make the Switch?Reported March 18, 2009 Doctors have known for years that hormonal therapies are effective at treating women with hormone-sensitive breast cancers (those positive for the estrogen or progesterone receptors). But questions remained about switching from one type of drug to another for postmenopausal women: Is it best to start … [Read more...]

5 Breast Cancer Myths Reported May 19, 2009 CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's a lot of information out there about breast cancer, but consider this: much of what you know may not be fact at all.   Kathy Connell was shocked five years ago when she learned she had breast cancer.   "The first thing that came to my mind was that they made a mistake," Connell … [Read more...]

Anemia from Chemo Tied to Cancer RecurrenceReported April 7, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds a connection between developing anemia during chemotherapy and the recurrence of breast cancer. Study authors say patients who have chemotherapy-induced anemia have nearly three times the risk of local recurrence as those who did not have anemia. “We speculate that … [Read more...]

Clever women hit by breast cancer hardest   Reported November 02, 2009 WELL-educated women and women who live alone are emotionally the hardest hit by breast cancer, according to medical researchers. While these women are likely to be the most informed about the cancer and its treatment they are also likely to suffer greater anxiety, difficulty … [Read more...]

BP Drug Blocks Breast Cancer Reported June 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Reduce your blood pressure – cut your risk for breast cancer? New research shows a common blood pressure drug can block a breast cancer gene. Losartan is prescribed to treat patients with high blood pressure. But in a recent study on mice, researchers found it blocked the gene AGTR1, a gene seen in … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Drug Reduces Risk of Heart Disease Reported February 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have discovered women treated with the anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen (Nolvadex) are less likely to have a heart attack or experience symptoms of heart stress, such as angina. … [Read more...]

Microchips to Make Breast Cancer Screenings Less InvasiveReported October 09, 2009 A new "lab-on-a-chip" technique can identify women at risk of breast cancer by taking microscopic amounts of blood and breast tissue in a non-invasive way, say researchers. The technique would allow doctors to take very small samples of metabolized estrogen, a hormone believed to … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors Stuck in LimboReported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Long-term cancer survivors aren’t getting the guidance and care needed during a crucial time, according to a group of Scottish researchers. A recent study found many patients have finished their oncology treatments but are not receiving support to manage their ongoing symptoms. “The impact of … [Read more...]

Detecting Cancer at the Dentist's OfficeReported April 25, 2008 HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every thirteen minutes, a woman dies from this disease. Early detection may be the key to surviving it … so what if finding out you had it could be as simple as going to the dentist? It could happen! It wasn't … [Read more...]

Drug for Inflammatory Breast CancerReported April 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – An oral medication could help some patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Aggressive forms of inflammatory breast cancer can be difficult to treat, often unresponsive to chemotherapy, radiation or approved medications. For patients whose disease is resistant to anthracycline or taxane and … [Read more...]

Coffee lowers, alcohol raises breast cancer risk, studies showReported 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...]

Hormone Therapy Reduces Colon Cancer RiskReported January 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Recent news that hormone therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer had many women concerned about taking estrogen plus progestin, but new research shows those same hormones may decrease their risk of developing colorectal cancer. "Compared to women who had never taken these … [Read more...]

Obesity linked with poorer breast cancer survival Feb 01 [Health India]: Washington, Feb 01 : High weight prior to breast cancer diagnosis or weight gain after the diagnosis is associated with an increased risk of disease recurrence or death due to the disease, reveals a … [Read more...]

Mammograms Identify Only 20% Of Breast Cancer CasesJune 21, 2007 Mammograms have identified only 20% of breast cancer cases among Japanese women, according to a survey recently released by the Japanese Breast Cancer Society, Japan's Daily Yomiuri reports. Only 10% of Japanese women undergo regular breast cancer screenings, and about 9,800 women … [Read more...]

Exercising reduces the risk of breast cancer deathReported March 23, 2009 WOMEN who work out are three times less likely to die of breast cancer, according to a new study. A new study by University of South Carolina researchers indicates aerobically fit women are three times less likely to die of the disease than those who seldom exercise. The latest addition to the … [Read more...]

Breast cancer risk to black women put higherReported November 28, 2007 WASHINGTON -- The formula doctors use to calculate a woman's risk of breast cancer underestimates the danger for black women most of the time, and especially for those 50 and older -- when they are most likely to benefit from screening and protective drugs, according to the first major reassessment of … [Read more...]

More Women Opt to Remove Noncancerous Breast Reported September 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Will removing a noncancerous breast in breast cancer patients reduce the risk of the disease? Little is known about the connection, however a growing number of women choose to have the procedure in hopes of lowering their risk. A study of New York State data finds that the … [Read more...]

New HRT FindingsReported October 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experiencing the adverse effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have less to do with whether women use HRT and more with how it’s applied. A new study reveals a woman’s age and the mode of delivery has a significant impact on her risk of developing dangerous conditions associated with HRT. The … [Read more...]

Painless, 3-D MammogramsReported March 2, 2007 (DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Breast cancer ... 180,000 women will be diagnosed with it this year. One in four will die. Detecting it as early as possible is crucial for survival, and now doctors are working on a new tool to track the tiniest tumors. Scrapbooker Jennifer … [Read more...]

Preventing Breast Cancer Reported October 12, 2007 TORONTO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Statistics say one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Chances are, you or someone you love has already been handed the diagnosis. New treatments for breast cancer get a lot of press and, while that's always good news, … [Read more...]

Remember Your Mammogram Reported July 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Do you forget to schedule those doctor appointments on a regular basis? A reminder program may lead to more women to scheduling regular mammograms. In an effort to screen for breast cancer when it is most treatable, the study by Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research found a reminder program, using … [Read more...]