Breast Cancer

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...]

Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment Reported October 10, 2007 TORONTO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many breast cancer patients endure harsh rounds of chemotherapy only to find out their bodies don't respond. Doctors can use scans and physical exams to determine if a particular chemo is working, but that can take months. A new tool can tell … [Read more...]

Olive oil 'fights breast cancer' 11 January 2005 Claims that a Mediterranean diet can ward off breast cancer have been backed by US research, which shows how olive oil can fight the disease. Scientists from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, have shown that oleic acid, a component of olive oil, can stop a gene linked to … [Read more...]

ASTRO: Modest Benefit Seen with Decongestive Therapy Reported November 05, 2009 CHICAGO -- Breast cancer patients with treatment-related lymphedema derived only a modest benefit from decongestive lymphatic therapy compared with a compression sleeve, results of a randomized multicenter Canadian study showed. The massage-based decongestive therapy reduced fluid volume by less … [Read more...]

Aggressive Breast Cancer: Watch Your BMIReported March 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A woman’s height to weight ratio -- commonly known as her BMI (body mass index) -- could reflect more than her physical appearance. A new study reveals women with a high BMI are more likely to have a worse prognosis for locally advanced and inflammatory breast cancer than those who … [Read more...]

Breast cancer survivors pass on a gift of hope   Reported June 05, 2009 For women like Maria Waters, a diagnosis of secondary breast cancer would have once been a death sentence but 20 years on she is living proof that the disease has become far less deadly. Now in her 50s, the Perth mother of two was treated for breast cancer in 1989 and three … [Read more...]

Push is on to fight breast screening cut   Reported October 15, 2009 A new push to fight Queensland government plans to limit access to breast screening services will be launched on the Gold Coast on Thursday. The campaign, "Who's Handling Your Breasts", is being led by the Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union, one of Australia's … [Read more...]

Blood Test for Breast Cancer Reported September 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers have developed a simple blood test that can help doctors assess treatment effectiveness for patients with metastatic breast cancer. "The current standard of care for metastatic disease involves the use of radiology studies such as CT scans, ultrasounds and the like to determine … [Read more...]

Sunbeam shares the warmth across Canada during Breast Cancer Awareness Month Reported September 24, 2008 TORONTO, Sep. 24, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- SOCNQ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- << Breast cancer patients and survivors at six cancer centres to receive warming throws in October >> Sunbeam(R), the maker of innovative consumer products … [Read more...]

Cancer Linked to Behavior in ElderlyReported November 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 80 percent of cancer diagnoses occur in the elderly, but many of their risk factors for the disease are behavioral, a new study revealed. The Duke University study was done to estimate the impact measurable risk factors have on cancer in the elderly. It revealed more than 80 percent … [Read more...]

Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen Reduce Second Breast Cancer Risk Reported January 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Breast cancer patients may reduce the risk of developing a second cancer in their other breast if they have chemotherapy or tamoxifen. The risk of developing cancer in the other breast is two to six times … [Read more...]

Exercise for Breast Cancer -- In-Depth Doctor's Interview Reported June 6, 2005 Walter Bortz, M.D., explains the physical and mental benefits of exercising for cancer patients. Ivanhoe Broadcast News Transcript with Walter Bortz, … [Read more...]

Antisoma initiates Phase II breast cancer study Reported September 30, 2008 Cancer drug developer Antisoma has started a Phase II trial evaluating the addition of AS1402 to the endocrine therapy letrozole in post-menopausal women receiving first-line treatment for advanced breast cancer. Approximately 110 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either letrozole … [Read more...]

Genetic Twist in Breast Cancer Treatment StudyReported March 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A breast cancer patient's genetic makeup could influence the way she reacts to treatment options. This is the conclusion of a new study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers discovered women whose cells harbor harmful … [Read more...]

Hope for Metastatic Breast Cancer Reported November 28, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new, investigational drug shows encouraging results in treating women with metastatic breast cancer. According to a study published in Core Evidence, lapatinib shows a response in a group of women with metastatic breast cancer, a disease doctors say offers a major clinical challenge. … [Read more...]

Breast cancer awareness the mission for Roko Cancer Reported May 20, 2008 It was just another day for 43-year-old south Delhi resident, Meenu Kapoor, when she visited her neighbourhood gurudwara. She, however, came out of the gurudwara knowing that she was free from a dreaded disease. She was one of the 24 women who underwent a free mammogram that … [Read more...]

Breasts damaged by cancer surgery reshaped using stem cell injections December 19, 2007 Japanese researchers have used stem cells to help reshape the breasts of women who have undergone surgery for a breast tumour. Researchers have for the first time used injections of stem cells derived from the women's own … [Read more...]

Laser Detects Breast CancerReported April 8, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A novel laser device could help prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body by detecting cancer cells before they form into tumors. Researchers are using tiny particles of gold -- nanoparticles -- to mark circulating breast cancer cells in a blood sample. When a … [Read more...]

Dubai sets record with Breast Cancer RibbonReported November 17, 2007 DUBAI — Dubai set a world record yesterday by unveiling the largest motif of ‘Breast Cancer Ribbon’ made of thousands of carnation flowers at Zabeel Park. The Breast Cancer Ribbon made by Dubai Health Care City broke the existing record of 12.8-metre height set in Canada. Officials of the Guinness Book … [Read more...]

Smoking plus gene variant raises breast cancer riskReported November 18, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with a particular gene mutation linked to breast cancer may further raise their risk of the disease if they smoke, a study has found. The gene in question is known as the ataxia-telangiectasia, or A-T, gene. At least 1 percent of the population carries a … [Read more...]