Breast Cancer

Docetaxel for Early Stage Breast Cancer 12/14/2004 United States of America - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved docetaxel (Taxotere®) for use in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide for the adjuvant (post surgery) treatment of patients with operable, node-positive breast cancer, of which more than 300 000 women … [Read more...]

British researchers have uncovered another gene that appears to significantly raise the risk of breast cancer among some women. Their study shows women with a faulty version of the CHEK2 gene are more likely to develop the disease when compared to non-carriers. Julian Peto, from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and colleagues tested 469 patients with … [Read more...]

Childhood Cancer Survivors Remain at RiskReported June 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Adults who’ve survived childhood cancer must remain vigilant to stay healthy in the future. A new study finds these patients have a higher risk for both cancer and heart disease. Researchers from Brenner Children’s Hospital at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., … [Read more...]

 Scientist report they have found a the location of a gene associated with dense breast tissue, a factor known to increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Finding these genes means researchers may have a new lead on how to develop ways to reduce breast tissue density and, possibly, breast cancer risk. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer … [Read more...]

 Fewer women are facing the diagnoses of breast cancer these days and the recent drop in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most likely reason, according to new research. In 2002, the Women's Health Initiative study revealed a link between HRT and increased risk of breast cancer. A sharp drop in the number of women on long-term HRT followed the announcement. Between … [Read more...]

Hormone Shots Could Increase Breast Cancer SurvivalReported February 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The results of a new clinical trial show an injectable gonadotropin-releasing hormone called goserelin can improve long term survival in some women with early breast cancer. The research found two years of goserelin treatment was comparable to two years of a patient taking … [Read more...]

Mobile breast cancer detection unit to be introduced in IndiaMar 13 [Health News]: London, Mar 13 : A charity dinner held at the House of Commons in London has raised over 12,500 pounds for introduction of a mobile breast cancer detection unit in India. The dinner, held in the member's dining room of House of Commons at the … [Read more...]

Higher estrogen levels can help stop breast cancer Reported September 10, 2009 It may sound strange, but when estrogen-lowering drugs no longer control the growth of breast cancer, the exact opposite strategy may come to the rescue. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that raising estrogen levels … [Read more...]

Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease Reported November 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preventing some of the most common causes of death and disability in America may be easier than we think. According to Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, simple dietary and lifestyle changes could do the trick. In a talk … [Read more...]

Avon walkers help Ben Taub breast cancer patients 'navigate' care, support BCM researchReported March 17, 2009 HOUSTON -- A diagnosis of breast cancer is tough enough for any woman, but navigating the health care system compounds the problem. Now, a woman newly diagnosed with breast cancer in the Harris County Hospital District has a guide or “navigator,” thanks to … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Patients May Not Need ChemoReported November 13, 2007 SAN ANTONIO -- Thousands of breast cancer patients each year could be spared chemotherapy or get gentler versions of it without harming their odds of beating the disease, new research suggests. One study found that certain women did better -- were less likely to die or have a relapse -- if given a less … [Read more...]

Migraines Lower Breast Cancer RiskReported November 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic migraines can be a difficult to live with, but there may be at least one positive aspect of the condition: women who suffer from migraines have a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. A recent study shows female migraine sufferers have a 30 percent lower risk of breast cancer … [Read more...]

New Developments to Fight Breast Cancer Reported July 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Half of Americans are diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. According to the National Cancer Institute, 192,370 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, and more than 40,000 women will die from it this year alone. Medical physicists are leading the fight against … [Read more...]

Outsmarting Breast CancerReported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with the type of breast cancer that depends on estrogen to grow are generally treated with drugs to lower the amount of estrogen in their bodies. Unfortunately, breast tumors eventually figure out how to get around the lack estrogen and begin growing again. Now investigators from Georgetown … [Read more...]

Red Wine and Breast CancerReported July 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Whether it’s burgundy, merlot or Chianti, if it’s made from a red grape it could prevent the development of breast cancer. New research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center shows that resveratrol, a natural substance found in red wine and red grapes, can suppress the formation of estrogen DNA … [Read more...]

Second Breast Cancer not Clear-cutReported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know patients who test positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations have an increased risk of breast cancer or a second breast cancer. But now, a new study reports patients who do not test positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2 are at a greater risk for a second breast cancer than previously thought. … [Read more...]

Study Shows Acrylamide in Baked and Fried Foods Does Not Increase Risk of Breast Cancer in WomenTue Mar 15 2005 BOSTON, March 15 (AScribe Newswire) -- Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, have found no association between acrylamide intake in foods and risk of breast … [Read more...]

Unraveling LymphomaReported June 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers have come up with a mouse model of lymphoma that is helping to explain how the disease develops in people, and even more importantly, how to improve treaments. The National Jewish Medical and Research Center team looked specifically at the role the B-cell receptor may play in the disease. … [Read more...]

Radiation for early breast cancer: 3 weeks may be as good as 5 to 7 Reported November 04, 2009 CHICAGO (Reuters Health) - Cutting the duration of radiation treatment in half may be just as effective as delivering it over the conventional 5 to 7 weeks in appropriately selected women with early breast cancer, researchers reported at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American … [Read more...]

Atypical Hyperplasia Increases Risk of Breast Cancer in Younger WomenReported January 04, 2009 Women under the age of 50 who have atypical hyperplasia of the breast are nearly seven times more likely to develop breast cancer than women in the general population, irrespective of family history. These results were presented at the 2008 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. … [Read more...]

Women With Thyroid Problems Less Likely to Get Breast Cancer Reported February 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with a common thyroid problem may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to new research. About 2 percent of all women suffer … [Read more...]

An Overdose of Mammograms?Reported July 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are mammograms necessary every year? According to a study comparing a European system of breast cancer screening with an American system, maybe not. In the United States, experts recommend women receive yearly mammograms after age 40. On the other hand, in Norway and some other European countries … [Read more...]

Calculating breast cancer Reported December 22, 2007 The reminder for a mammogram had been staring her in the face for a while now. There was no pain or lump in her breast so she had been ignoring the reminders for a free mammogram, sent to all women above 60 years of age. When Gladys Roach finally, decided to get it done five years … [Read more...]

Being Overweight May Kick Start PubertyReported March 5, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Overweight girls -- including those who gain a lot of weight in early childhood -- are significantly more likely to experience an early puberty. These findings support previous research suggesting weight gain in girls leads to earlier puberty … [Read more...]

Bone Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors Reported September 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Osteoporosis, which can be caused by certain cancer drugs, is a growing concern among breast cancer survivors and their doctors. Many breast cancer patients also experience secondary causes of bone loss, such as vitamin D deficiency. Primary causes of osteoporosis are menopause and aging. … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Drug Beats Bipolar DisorderReported September 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug more commonly associated with breast cancer treatment is holding out new promise for people suffering through the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Researchers report tamoxifen (Nolvadex) effectively targets a key protein in the brain thought to go into overdrive when bipolar … [Read more...]

Eating fruit and veg fails to stave off breast cancer 14 Jan 2005 There appears to be little truth in claims that eating fruit and vegetables can protect against breast cancer, suggest findings from a European study. Following contradictory findings on the influence of … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors at Risk for RelapseReported August 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study cautions breast cancer survivors to remain on guard. Results reveal survivors of breast cancer are at substantial risk of recurrence even 15 years after their first diagnosis. Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston examined recurrence rates … [Read more...]

Study: Childhood Soy Diet Reduces Breast Cancer RiskReported March 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asian-American women who ate a lot of soy during their childhood are significantly less likely to develop breast cancer than other women, even those who consume a lot of soy in adolescence and adulthood, according to a new study. Historically, breast cancer rates are four- to … [Read more...]