Breast Cancer

Faulty DNA Repair Linked to Breast Cancer Risk WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19 WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19 (HealthDayNews) -- Shortcomings in the capability of cells to repair damaged DNA are linked with increased breast cancer risk, says a study in the Jan. 19 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer … [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...]

Alternating mammograms, MRIs may be best for high-risk womenReported December 16, 2008 Women at high risk for breast cancer are generally advised to have one mammogram and one magnetic resonance image scan every year, and they usually schedule them around the same time, along with a hands-on examination by a doctor. The idea is to get three different views of what's … [Read more...]

Escape from chemotherapyReported November 14, 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 harsh drug than … [Read more...]

New Clues About Breast Cancer RiskReported December 18, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's well-known that dense breast tissue leaves a woman at higher risk for breast cancer, but experts still don't completely understand why. Recent research provides clues that may lead to an answer. The results of two studies reveal dense breast tissue contains more cells … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis Drug Prevents Breast CancerReported June 11, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug approved for osteoporosis prevention and treatment may also prevent breast and other types of cancer. A study at the University of California at San Diego found post-menopausal women who took the drug raloxifene (Evista) were 55 percent less likely to develop … [Read more...]

Predicting the Spread of Breast CancerReported December 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists discovered a new way to more accurately predict the spread of breast cancer to other tissues in the body by examining gene subnetworks. The discovery was made by a team of U.S. and South Korean researchers who identified the subnetworks by using bioinformatics algorithms -- … [Read more...]

Red or White: Could one Prevent Breast Cancer?Reported March 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- No matter if it is Merlot or Chardonnay, neither wine is going to decrease the risk for breast cancer. This is the conclusion of a new study that evaluates the effect of red versus white wine on breast cancer risk. Researchers wanted to see if red wine’s effects on breast cancer … [Read more...]

Seaweed may Play Role in Preventing Breast Cancer Reported February 7, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kelp seaweed may be the next food enlisted in breast cancer prevention, if scientists can replicate findings from an animal study conducted at the University of California, … [Read more...]

Statins May Prevent Blood ClotsReported October 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Statins, which are drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol, may help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots, a condition that affects nearly two million Americans each year. Researchers from the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia say the use of statins may be associated … [Read more...]

Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer on the Rise in Sweden   Reported September 02, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The incidence of pregnancy-associated breast cancers has increased in Sweden over time, in part due to delayed childbearing, according to a report in Obstetrics and Gynecology in September. "Breast cancer … [Read more...]

An aspirin a day can keep breast cancer away Reported 01 May, 2008 A study of 127,000 women found that those who took the drug lowered their chances of getting hormone-sensitive breast cancer by 16 per cent. The research, by scientists at the US National Institutes of Health, is the latest to highlight the potential health benefits of the cheap … [Read more...]

Mammogram radiation raises breast cancer risk in some women Reported December 02, 2009 A new study reportedly found evidence suggesting that exposure to radiation through mammogram screening may actually boost the risk of breast cancer in some high-risk women. Researchers analyzed six previous studies with four examining the effect of low doses of radiation from … [Read more...]

Younger women more apt to have breast cancer recurReported March 24, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study confirms that women with breast cancer who are 35 years old or younger are more likely than older women to have their cancer come back after treatment. The study also shows that the likelihood of recurrence in younger breast cancer patients is influenced by … [Read more...]

Women Underrepresented in Cancer Studies Reported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Oncologists may not be providing ideal care for their female patients due to the low number of women enrolling in cancer clinical trials. A recent analysis of 661 clinical cancer studies including over one million participants shows there are significantly more men participating in cancer … [Read more...]

Alternating Breast ScansReported December 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The best breast cancer detection could be alternating scans. New findings from the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center show magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) alternated with mammography at six-month intervals can detect breast cancer not found by mammography alone. Studies have shown MRI is more sensitive … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Foe Gives Big $$ to Top Abortion Provider22 Feb 2005 (CNSNews.com)- A foundation that uses events such as the "Race for the Cure" to raise money to fight breast cancer is jeopardizing women's health by using some of those funds to support local chapters of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, according to a … [Read more...]

Beating the Odds: Second Opinions (Part 2 of 3)Reported February 13, 2006 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- So many diseases. So many treatment options. How do you know your doctor made the right diagnosis and suggested the right treatment for you? Most of the time, you don't. That's why second opinions are so important. Buying … [Read more...]

Bone Density Test for Breast CancerReported October 24, 2008 TUCSON, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bone scans are typically used to check for osteoporosis, but now researchers say they could be one of the most powerful predictors of breast cancer. Also, why having strong bones may put older women at a greater risk. At 64, two-time breast cancer survivor Ilya Sloan doesn't … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Decline Reported June 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers know breast cancer rates declined significantly after reports in 2002 linking hormone replacement therapy with a higher risk of the disease. Now a new study out of the Northern California Cancer Center suggests more of this decline occurred in richer and more urban areas, and … [Read more...]

Eating a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables and low in fat did not reduce breast cancer recurrence or death in early stage breast cancer survivors in a new study done by researchers at the Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego. This study is the largest randomized trial ever done to gather information about the influence of diet … [Read more...]

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...]