Breast Cancer News

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...]

Recent Folate Study Attributed to Chance Reported December 17, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study in the British Medical Journal suggests taking folate supplements during pregnancy may increase a mother's risk for breast cancer. However, all parties involved in the research emphasize this finding is likely due to … [Read more...]

Node-Negative Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Benefit from Taxotere(R)-Based ChemotherapyReported May 27, 2008 First Phase III study performed solely in high risk node-negative population to show significant improvement in Disease Free Survival (DFS) BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sanofi-aventis and GEICAM (Grupo Espanol de Investigacion en … [Read more...]

Tracking Breast Cancer With Less Pain Reported September 25, 2009 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year, 182,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. For many, the key to stopping it is removing lymph nodes where cancer has spread, but finding those lymph nodes can be a painful process. A new clinical trial could make it easier and less painful to … [Read more...]

Chicago task force beefs up breast cancer battle Reported October 21, 2009 CHICAGO - A Chicago-area breast cancer task force is beefing up efforts to improve screening and treatment, especially among minority women. The latest initiative involves 56 health-care providers who have agreed to join a quality consortium to share data and develop better strategies for fighting … [Read more...]

Why Does Olive Oil Protect Against Breast Cancer? Reported January 10, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers know the Mediterranean diet seems to protect against breast cancer, and they now know the reason why. After running a series of laboratory experiments, researchers from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of … [Read more...]

Link between virus and breast cancer 22 November 2004 Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist.A study of breast tissue reveals that many samples are infected with a common virus linked to one which causes cancer in mice.We already know that viral infections can play a role in cancer. For instance, human papilloma virus is a key … [Read more...]

Easier Radiation for Breast Cancer Reported September 28, 2007 CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Breast cancer treatment has come a long way. In recent years, patients have been getting partial breast radiation therapy, a treatment that takes one week instead of seven. Now, there's a new kind of brachytherapy that could be … [Read more...]

Genes Connected to Breast Cancer Identified Reported November 19, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You probably have not heard of the gene, SKP2, but you may be hearing more about it. In a new study, researchers from the University of Michigan say this gene could play an important role in breast cancer. The research reveals increased … [Read more...]

Korean Breast Cancer Patterns Reflect Those Of Western CountriesJuly 15, 2007 In trends that echo those of Western countries, more Korean women are developing breast cancer; there is a larger proportion of young patients, asymptomatic cancers, breast-conserving surgery and immediate reconstruction after mastectomy in Korea; and … [Read more...]

New Study Stirs Controversy Over Breast Self ExamsReported August 09, 2008 The controversy over self exams has surfaced once again, as a new study suggests they provide no significant benefit. We asked a local survivor and a physician for a perspective. Jackie Brown is both a breast cancer survivor, and the director of Komen For The Cure of Southern Nevada -- a partner in … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer, Second Major Cause of Death in Mexico November 22, 2007 Mexico, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) The 30th International Congress on Oncology, being held in the Mexican city of Puebla, is aimed at teaching young women the techniques to detect breast cancer. Jose Luis Gutierrez, head of the Oncology Department at the Hospital of the … [Read more...]

Drug 'beats family breast cancer'Wednesday, 13 April, 2005 diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Of these, about 5% are due to strong hereditary factors, some of which are caused by BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. Professor Alan Ashworth and colleagues from the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre, based at the Institute of Cancer … [Read more...]

Improving Breast Cancer Survival Rates Reported October 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast Cancer deaths are declining due to a combination of early detection through screening mammography and improved adjuvant treatments, according to the research announced in the New England Journal of Medicine. The combination of screening and adjuvant therapy reduced the breast … [Read more...]

New statistics show a marked improvement in the number of cancers detected by breast screening. In 2003/04 over 14 per cent more cancers were found than in the previous year. Over 11,000 women had the disease detected and treated after screening. New statistics show a marked improvement in the number of cancers detected by breast screening. In 2003/04 over 14 per cent more … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]