Breast Cancer

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...]

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...]

Talking to Kids About CancerReported April 14, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows parents who are diagnosed with cancer need support to figure out how to talk to their children about it. The study, from the University of Oxford in England, evaluated at how children are affected by breast cancer in their family. To do … [Read more...]

Screening Matters This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UK 03 August, 2007 As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, Cancer Research UK is launching a brand new campaign to raise awareness of the importance of cancer screening. All women aged 50 to 70* in the UK, around 6 million people, are eligible for breast screening … [Read more...]

A Role for Viruses in Cancer? Reported November 11, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could common viruses be behind some cases of cancer? A new study out of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York suggests they might. Researchers who studied a monkey virus find it can, indeed, lead to potentially cancerous cells. According to the investigators, doctors have known since the … [Read more...]

Breast cancer congress key to improving patient care, say UAE specialistsReported November 04, 2009 The UAE's first dedicated Breast Cancer Conference will lead to improvements in the quality of care through the dissemination of best practice, and the strengthening of links between the country's cancer centers, local specialists said today. Last weekend's conference in … [Read more...]

Heavier breasts linked to cancerReported November 10, 2009 The study’s results indicate that breast cancer patients with dense breasts may benefit from additional therapies following surgery, such as radiation. Previous studies indicate that women with dense breast tissue are at increased risk of breast cancer. Researchers suspected that high breast density may also … [Read more...]

A Better Way to Detect Breast Cancer?Reported July 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who are at high risk for breast cancer may want to consider passing up an MRI for a newer, less expensive diagnostic test. Recent findings suggest molecular breast imaging (MBI) may be a good replacement for more expensive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MBI uses specialized gamma … [Read more...]

Antioxidant Use High Among Breast Cancer Patients Reported June 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many breast cancer patients undergoing treatment continue to take antioxidants, even though the consequences of taking the supplements remain unknown, a new study found. Six in 10 women reported using antioxidants while receiving chemotherapy, radiation or hormone therapy for … [Read more...]

Better Imaging for TumorsReported April 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new imaging technique could help doctors get a better view of tumors. Stanford researchers developed a specially designed dye containing nanoparticles – tiny particles between 1 and 100 nanometers in diameter. The new technology picks up Raman signals that molecules emit in response to light, which … [Read more...]

Less-severe surgery can tell whether breast cancer has spread, study finds AP Medical Writer Removing just one to three key lymph nodes instead of the usual dozen or more can spare women lifelong arm problems and reliably indicate whether breast cancer has spread and needs aggressive treatment, the first big study to test this approach has found.Many doctors … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Drug Yields Surprising ResultsReported October 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The drug tamoxifen is known to help protect high risk women from developing estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer -- a finding that makes sense, since the drug blocks estrogen in a woman’s body. However, it could it also play a role in ER negative breast cancer. Researchers … [Read more...]

Breast Implants not Linked to CancerReported April 19, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having breast implants is not associated with an increased risk of cancer overall, reveals a new study. However, implants were associated an increased lung cancer risk. Researchers say these results reflect the lifestyles and smoking habits of … [Read more...]

Pesticide link to breast cancer uncertain 20 January 2005 A study of farmers' wives has produced little evidence to support concerns that pesticides used in agriculture can cause breast cancer. Dr Lawrence Engel, from the National Cancer Institute in … [Read more...]

Diabetes Drug May Transform Cancer Treatments Reported June 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A popular anti-diabetic drug can improve the immune system and increase the effectiveness of vaccines and cancer treatments. Research at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania found the diabetes treatment metformin, increases the efficiency of the immune system’s … [Read more...]

Drug Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal WomenReported September 21, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Postmenopausal women may reduce their chances of developing breast cancer by taking raloxifene, no matter what their risk is for the disease. Raloxifene is also known by the brand name Evista. Doctors use it to treat … [Read more...]

Gene Linked to Poor Breast Cancer OutcomesReported January 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers discovered a single gene that may be responsible for both the spread of breast cancer and the tendency of some tumors to resist the chemotherapy drugs designed to kill cancer cells. The authors note other studies have looked at genes involved in hard-to-treat breast … [Read more...]

New drugs 'help breast cancer patients' July 23, 2007 Drug therapies available since the 1990s have improved the survival of women with metastatic breast cancer, according to a new study. The survival of women with the condition improved by approximately 30 per cent as these drug therapies … [Read more...]

How Often Should Women Get a Mammogram? Reported November 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some researchers say a mammogram every two years achieves most of the benefits of annual screening, with less harm. This was the unanimous consensus of six independent research groups. Researchers from CISNET, the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling … [Read more...]

There may be help paying for screeningsReported June 02, 2009 Women tend to put their own health last, caring for their families and their home first. Add the current economic situation, and the cost of some health care screenings becomes even more a barrier to uninsured women. But the Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program can help ease the financial burden of those … [Read more...]

Under-active thyroid associated with reduced breast cancer risk Monday, 14-Feb-2005 Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found that women with a common thyroid gland disorder appear to have a reduced chance of developing invasive … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Surgeons Don't Discuss Reconstruction Options Reported December 21, 2007 FRIDAY, Dec. 21 HealthDay News) -- Only a third of breast cancer patients get to discuss their breast reconstruction options with their general cancer surgeon before the tumor is removed, new research finds. In the study, more than 70 percent of general surgeons who removed the cancer … [Read more...]

In midst of illness, a miracle for breast cancer patientReported November 28, 2007 Like most new moms, Linda Sanchez couldn't take her eyes off her newborn daughter Tuesday — spotting the shared features, smiling as the baby sucked on a finger and marveling at her unfussy disposition. But the biggest marvel Monday night was that Isabella Marie Sanchez came into the world … [Read more...]