Breast Cancer

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...]

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...]

Anti-Estrogens Prevent Lung Cancer Reported December 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Anti-estrogen therapy for breast cancer may also reduce the risk of death from lung cancer. "We found a reduction in lung cancer mortality among women treated with anti-estrogens for breast cancer," Elisabetta Rapiti, M.D., M.P.H., medical researcher with the Geneva Cancer Registry at the … [Read more...]

Drugs hope for breast cancer January 27, 2005 A STUDY that researchers are describing as a milestone in breast cancer treatment has found a new class of drugs is more effective than existing medication in preventing the disease recurring.The findings, to be announced … [Read more...]

Benign Breast Disease Increases Cancer Risk Reported July 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows benign breast disease is an important risk factor for future cases of breast cancer. A research led by researchers from Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Rochester, shows certain types of breast diseases may be indicators more than others. Lynn Hartmann, M.D., Mayo Clinic … [Read more...]

Aromatase Inhibitors Recommended for Breast Cancer By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter (HealthDayNews) -- A group of drugs called aromatase inhibitors should be used after surgery to treat postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer, new guidelines recommend. The guidelines are an updated technology assessment from the … [Read more...]

Breast Disease to Breast CancerReported December 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers found a benign breast disease (BBD), known as atypical hyperplasia, can significantly increase a young woman’s risk of developing breast cancer even if there is no breast cancer history in her family. Those diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia, a precancerous condition of the … [Read more...]

Patients, advocates eagerly await breast cancer inquiry reportReported February 25, 2009 The pending report of a judicial commission that studied how hundreds of Newfoundland and Labrador breast cancer patients were handed wrong results of important lab tests is expected to lead to dramatic improvements, an advocate said Thursday. Justice Margaret Cameron will send her … [Read more...]

Catch Some Rays, Avoid Breast Cancer? Reported October 22, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While too much sun may be bad for your skin, increased exposure to sunlight may cut your risk of advanced breast cancer in half. Researchers reveal women who had high exposure to sunlight had half the risk of developing advanced breast cancer -- … [Read more...]

Device Tracks Progress of Lung CancerReported July 08, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Better treatment may be on the horizon for lung cancer patients, thanks to a new device. A microchip-based device previously used to detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs), or tumor cells in the bloodstream, can now be used to analyze genetic changes in those cells. This means … [Read more...]

Drug Helps Breast Cancer That Spread to the Bones December 10, 2004 SAN ANTONIO (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study shows the drug clodronate is an effective treatment for patients with breast cancer that has spread to their bones.Researchers presenting at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium studied more than 1,000 patients with breast … [Read more...]

New Study: Low Vitamin D Levels Dramatically Raise Breast Cancer RiskReported May 19, 2008 (NaturalNews) For years, researchers have suspected that low levels of vitamin D in the body might raise the odds a woman will develop breast cancer, but hard scientific proof has been lacking. Now a new study conducted by … [Read more...]

Most women hate them. But women with breast cancer may think they're the best thing that could happen. We're talking about hot flashes -- those annoying waves of heat commonly associated with menopause. A new study finds women who have hot flashes while being treated with a standard breast cancer drug actually have a lower risk of breast cancer recurrence than women who … [Read more...]

Rising incidences of breast cancer in India Reported May 07, 2008 Women spend a considerable time in front of a mirror admiring their appearances but they fail to devote just a few minutes examining their breasts as any lump or thickening in or near the breast or the underarm region is a sign of breast cancer. A recent Indian Council of Medical … [Read more...]

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Both active and "passive" smoking (exposure to secondhand smoke) increase the risk of breast cancer in premenopausal but not postmenopausal women, a study of middle-aged Japanese women suggests. The investigators think that higher levels of estrogens present in the body of premenopausal women may act jointly with external cancer-causing agents, such … [Read more...]

ATLANTA -- It's one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer and it's affecting one group of women more than others. Karen Neely said she is used to taking charge. She's a high-powered employment attorney at a law firm in Atlanta. But just over a year ago, her health took center stage. "I felt a lump and I didn't know what I was feeling for before, but when you feel it, … [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...]