Breast Cancer

One in every three women undergoing a mastectomy could potentially be spared chronic post-operative pain if anesthesiologists used a regional anesthetic technique in combination with standard care, according to a new study. Standard care for mastectomies is a general anesthetic, whereby anesthesiologists use gas to keep the patient asleep and narcotics to control pain. Up to … [Read more...]

Use of electroacupuncture (EA) -- a form of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles -- produces significant improvements in fatigue, anxiety and depression in as little as eight weeks for early stage breast cancer patients experiencing joint pain related to the use of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) to treat breast cancer. The … [Read more...]

Over eighty percent of breast cancer patients in the United States use complementary therapies following a breast cancer diagnosis, but there has been little science-based guidance to inform clinicians and patients about their safety and effectiveness. In newly published guidelines from the Society for Integrative Oncology, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of … [Read more...]

Two new studies from the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania offer hope for breast cancer survivors struggling with cancer-related pain and swelling, and point to ways to enhance muscular strength and body image. The studies appear in a first of its kind monograph from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute … [Read more...]

A special technique where breast cancer cells are "rescued" for research has been developed at the University of Adelaide. Coupled with advanced scientific technologies pioneered by Cambridge University this has provided a unique insight into the hormone regulation of breast cancers, which is expected to lead to new treatments for the disease. Published in the journal … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that breast cancer treated with partial breast radiation showed good outcomes. A new study by UCLA scientists has found that women diagnosed with breast cancer and treated with a one-week regimen of partial breast radiation after the surgical removal of the tumor, or lumpectomy, saw no increase in cancer recurrence or difference in cosmetic outcomes … [Read more...]

A breast cancer diagnosis is scary enough by itself, and for many patients, making endless trips back to the hospital for radiation therapy adds to the misery. But a new radiation treatment offers convenience and peace of mind to a lot of women. In her twenties, Beverly Treat was a dancer and physically fit. A cancer diagnosis was the last thing she expected to hear from her … [Read more...]

A study has established that early menarche may be linked to breast cancer. Early age at menarche, or first menstrual cycle, could play a role in the disproportionate incidence of estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancers diagnosed among African-American women, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study is a result of a … [Read more...]

 A new german research has given a new insight into treating breast cancer. The research group, led by Dr. Christina Scheel, developed an assay whereby cultured human breast epithelial cells rebuild the three-dimensional tissue architecture of the mammary gland. For this purpose, a transparent gel is used in which cells divide and spread, similar to the developing mammary gland … [Read more...]

A study has proved that breast cancer spread to the lungs can be checked. Scientists have discovered a trigger that allows breast cancer cells to spread to the lungs. They have found that blocking the signals in mice with breast cancer greatly reduces the number of secondary tumours found in the lungs. The findings could lead to new therapies that stop the progression of breast … [Read more...]

A study has confirmed that breast cancer survivors are able to lose weight through modest lifestyle changes. Carrying extra body fat increases the risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and also increases risk of cancer recurrence after a breast cancer diagnosis. A multi-institutional study presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2015 … [Read more...]

A study has confirmed that removing more tissue during a partial mastectomy could spare thousands of breast cancer patients a second surgery, according to a Yale Cancer Center study. The findings were published online May 30 in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago. Nearly 300,000 … [Read more...]

Researchers have found a new gene that is strongly linked to breast cancer. In a new study published in Nature Genetics, researchers have uncovered mutations in a gene that they say are strongly linked to the development of breast cancer. Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In 2012, almost 1.7 million women were diagnosed with the disease, accounting … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that breastfeeding women have less chances of recurring breast cancer. Breastfeeding is associated with a 30% overall decreased risk of breast cancer recurrence among women who have previously had one subtype of the disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The team behind the new study, from the Kaiser … [Read more...]

  A Swedish Study has proved that taking coffee could reduce breast cancer recurrence. A new study led by researchers from Lund University in Sweden claims women diagnosed with breast cancer who are taking the drug tamoxifen could halve their risk of recurrence by drinking coffee. The findings - published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research - build on those from a … [Read more...]

    A Canadian Study has concluded that Oophorectomy that is a procedure to remove the ovaries reduces 62% breast cancer deaths. A new study has found that removal of the ovaries is associated with a 62% reduction in deaths from breast cancer among breast cancer patients with the BRCA1 gene mutation. Women who carry either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have a 70% … [Read more...]

  Experts has warned against the proposed breast cancer screening guidelines as they shall increase deaths. The breast cancer screening guidelines proposed yesterday by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) would result in thousands of additional and unnecessary breast cancer deaths each year, according to radiologists at Loyola University Health … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that coffee do protect against breast cancer recurrence. A number of research studies have shown that coffee helps to protect against breast cancer. A new study led by Lund University, has confirmed that coffee inhibits the growth of tumors and reduces the risk of recurrence in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and treated with the drug … [Read more...]

  A Study has concluded that there is a link between hormone therapy and breast cancer. A review of data from two Women's Health Initiative clinical trials reveals the varying effects of menopausal hormone therapy on the incidence of breast cancer over time. The results are published in the journal JAMA Oncology. Hormone replacement therapy was once considered the … [Read more...]

  Soyfoods can reduce breast cancer recurrence a new study has found. Women diagnosed with breast cancer are often told not to eat soyfoods or soy-based supplements because they can interfere with anti-estrogen treatment. But new research being presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2015 could eventually impact that advice, … [Read more...]

In a new study, the extract from rosehips -- the fruit of the rose plant -- significantly reduced the growth and migration of cells from a type of breast cancer known as triple negative. This particularly aggressive form of cancer does not respond to most available treatments and tends to affect young women as well as those who are African-American or Hispanic. "Doctors, … [Read more...]

A new study shows that providing women with skills to manage stress early in their breast cancer treatment can improve their mood and quality of life many years later. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings suggest that women given the opportunity to learn stress management techniques during treatment may benefit … [Read more...]

A study of breast cancers detected with screening mammography found that strong family history and dense breast tissue were commonly absent in women between the ages of 40 and 49 diagnosed with breast cancer. Results of the study were presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). "Screening recommendations for this age group … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Breast Cancer Strong support system vital in fight against Breast cancer - Reported, October 18, 2014   When Sandra Perez, a Pembroke Pines mother of two, was diagnosed with cancer in her left breast, she was adamant about following the least invasive form of treatment. “I … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Breast Cancer Bilateral mastectomies don’t improve breast cancer patients’ odds - Reported, October 18, 2014   When Sandra Perez, a Pembroke Pines mother of two, was diagnosed with cancer in her left breast, she was adamant about following the least invasive form of … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Breast Cancer Potential treatments for breast, ovarian and other cancers with new discovery approach - Reported, October 03, 2014   Researchers at the University of Michigan have described a new approach to discovering potential cancer treatments that requires a fraction of … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Breast Cancer Recent use of some birth control pills may increase breast cancer risk, study suggests - Reported, September 05, 2014   Women who recently used birth control pills containing high-dose estrogen and a few other formulations had an increased risk for breast cancer, … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Breast Cancer Increase seen in use of double mastectomy, although not associated with reduced death - Reported, September 05, 2014   Among women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in California, the percentage undergoing a double mastectomy increased substantially … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Breast Cancer Novel gene predicts both breast cancer relapse, response to chemotherapy - Reported, August 26, 2014   Scientists have made it easier to predict both breast cancer relapses and responses to chemotherapy, through the identification of a unique gene. The newly … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Breast Cancer Don't be put off from exercise, breast cancer patients told - Reported, July 04, 2014   People with breast cancer should not avoid exercise because of groundless fears it will cause or worsen a type of incurable and painful swelling. That's according to the … [Read more...]