Breast Cancer

City women at greater risk for breast cancerReported November 26, 2007 Women who live in cities have denser breasts than those who live in suburban and rural areas, making them more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a study presented Monday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Breast tissue in women may be fatty or glandular or a … [Read more...]

More Evidence of Hormone Therapy, Breast Cancer LinkReported February 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New evidence has surfaced that further establishes the link between combined hormone therapy and a higher likelihood of breast cancer. In a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found the number of women with breast cancer dropped … [Read more...]

Ovarian Cancer VaccineReported April 10, 2009 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, about 25,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Many already have advanced disease by the time they get that diagnosis. Because there is no good screening test and the cancer is often caught too late, overall survival is about 25 percent. A new … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Protein Prevents Breast Cancer? Reported December 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hormones produced during pregnancy induce a protein called alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) that directly inhibits the growth of breast cancer and may serve as a viable agent for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. "Hormones in pregnancy, such as estrogen, all induce AFP, … [Read more...]

Reducing the Risk for Second Breast Cancers Reported September 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast cancer survivors are at greater risk of developing a second breast cancer than the general population. A new study reveals particular lifestyle choices that could reduce that risk. Obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking significantly raise the risk of a second breast … [Read more...]

This year, 200,000 women in the U.S. will be told they have breast cancer. Proper diagnosis and treatment are vital for survival. Now, researchers have developed a new software program that could help doctors better identify and treat this common cancer. There's nothing Linda Dill loves more than beating her husband in a game of pool, but in the game of life, she is battling … [Read more...]

Strenuous Physical Activity can Lower Breast Cancer RiskReported February 27, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A regular dose of strenuous exercise may keep you from developing breast cancer. New research from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, reveals women who regularly do strenuous physical activity, like swimming … [Read more...]

Switch Turns On Deadly Breast Cancer Reported November 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A deadly form of breast cancer may rely on a molecular switch that could provide a target for new and better treatments for the disease. Researchers from NYU School of Medicine found the switch in a study carried out in women with locally advanced … [Read more...]

Baby hormone stops breast cancerTuesday, 19 April, 2005 The hormone that heralds pregnancy could offer a way to prevent breast cancer, experts believe. It is already known that having a baby by the age of 20 cuts a woman's future risk of breast cancer in half. US scientists at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, have shown this … [Read more...]

Using Nanotechnology to Kill CancerReported June 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Fighting cancer could someday involve “cooking” cancer cells. Biomedical scientists at University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center and nanotechnology experts from UT Dallas are testing a new way to kill cancer cells. The procedure attaches cancer-seeking antibodies to tiny carbon … [Read more...]

Targeted ultrasound reduces biopsies Reported December 03, 2009 CHICAGO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Targeted breast ultrasound may reduce the need for biopsies for women under age 40, U.S. medical researchers said. Senior author Dr. Constance Lehman of the University of Washington in Seattle and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and colleagues conducted two studies where targeted … [Read more...]

Oral bisphosphonates linked to reduced incidence of invasive breast cancerReported December 18, 2009 Findings from an analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative showed that women taking oral bisphosphonates for osteoporosis were less likely to develop invasive breast cancer. A total of 2,216 of 151,592 postmenopausal women enrolled in the initiative were taking either … [Read more...]

5 Breast Cancer Myths Reported May 19, 2009 CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's a lot of information out there about breast cancer, but consider this: much of what you know may not be fact at all.   Kathy Connell was shocked five years ago when she learned she had breast cancer.   "The first thing that came to my mind was that they made a mistake," Connell … [Read more...]

Anemia from Chemo Tied to Cancer RecurrenceReported April 7, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds a connection between developing anemia during chemotherapy and the recurrence of breast cancer. Study authors say patients who have chemotherapy-induced anemia have nearly three times the risk of local recurrence as those who did not have anemia. “We speculate that … [Read more...]

Clever women hit by breast cancer hardest   Reported November 02, 2009 WELL-educated women and women who live alone are emotionally the hardest hit by breast cancer, according to medical researchers. While these women are likely to be the most informed about the cancer and its treatment they are also likely to suffer greater anxiety, difficulty … [Read more...]

BP Drug Blocks Breast Cancer Reported June 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Reduce your blood pressure – cut your risk for breast cancer? New research shows a common blood pressure drug can block a breast cancer gene. Losartan is prescribed to treat patients with high blood pressure. But in a recent study on mice, researchers found it blocked the gene AGTR1, a gene seen in … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Drug Reduces Risk of Heart Disease Reported February 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have discovered women treated with the anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen (Nolvadex) are less likely to have a heart attack or experience symptoms of heart stress, such as angina. … [Read more...]

Microchips to Make Breast Cancer Screenings Less InvasiveReported October 09, 2009 A new "lab-on-a-chip" technique can identify women at risk of breast cancer by taking microscopic amounts of blood and breast tissue in a non-invasive way, say researchers. The technique would allow doctors to take very small samples of metabolized estrogen, a hormone believed to … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors Stuck in LimboReported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Long-term cancer survivors aren’t getting the guidance and care needed during a crucial time, according to a group of Scottish researchers. A recent study found many patients have finished their oncology treatments but are not receiving support to manage their ongoing symptoms. “The impact of … [Read more...]

Detecting Cancer at the Dentist's OfficeReported April 25, 2008 HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every thirteen minutes, a woman dies from this disease. Early detection may be the key to surviving it … so what if finding out you had it could be as simple as going to the dentist? It could happen! It wasn't … [Read more...]

Drug for Inflammatory Breast CancerReported April 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – An oral medication could help some patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Aggressive forms of inflammatory breast cancer can be difficult to treat, often unresponsive to chemotherapy, radiation or approved medications. For patients whose disease is resistant to anthracycline or taxane and … [Read more...]

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...]