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Stress Will Not Bring Back Breast Cancer
Violence, bereavement, debt and other stressful experiences do not increase the chances of breast cancer returning in a woman who has been treated for the disease. The good news was announced today in a new study by Europe`s largest cancer charity, Cancer Research UK, and published in the British Medical Journal. The study, headed by Professor... view more... (2002-06-11)
Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences
A new study finds that many women with breast cancer take antioxidant supplements while undergoing cancer treatment, even though the consequences of doing so are unknown. view more (2009-06-09)
New possibilities for breast cancer treatment on the horizon
he first patient scans from a custom-built scanner combining positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) technologies indicate that these scans could significantly improve breast cancer imaging capabilities and lead to more targeted treatment options, according to researchers at SNM's 55th Annual Meeting. view more (2008-06-17)
Possible Drug Target Found for One of the Most Aggressive Breast Cancers
Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) investigators have identified a gene that could be an important therapeutic target in the treatment of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Currently, patients with these cancers have few treatment options. view more (2009-07-09)
Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences
A new study finds that many women with breast cancer take antioxidant supplements while undergoing cancer treatment, even though the consequences of doing so are unknown. view more (2009-06-08)
Scientists discover that metastases share a similar genetic profile to their primary tumour
Hamburg, Germany: Work by scientists in The Netherlands has contradicted the notion that breast cancer metastases behave differently to their primary tumours. PhD student, Britta Weigelt told the meeting of the 4th European Breast Cancer Conference today (Thursday 18 March) that, contrary to what had been thought previously, any primary breast... view more... (2004-03-16)
Studies Examine Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
The doses of estrogen and progestogen used in menopausal hormone therapy may be related to the risk of breast cancer recurrence, according to a new study in the April 6 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. In 1997, two randomized trials, the Hormonal Replacement Therapy-Is It Safe? (HABITS) trial and the Stockholm trial, began... view more... (2005-04-06)
Oral contraceptives increase risk for breast cancer in some women, meta-analysis finds
A meta-analysis published in the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings indicts oral contraceptives as putting premenopausal women at significantly increased risk for breast cancer, especially women who use them prior to having a child. view more (2006-10-31)
Herbal Menopause Therapy a Good Fit for Breast Cancer Patients?
When it comes to understanding the effectiveness and safety of using herbal therapies with other drugs, much is unknown. Now, a University of Missouri researcher will study how black cohosh - an herbal supplement often used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women - interacts with tamoxifen, a common drug used to treat breast cancer. view more (2008-10-08)
Migraines associated with lower risk of breast cancer
Women who suffer from migraines may take at least some comfort in a recent, first-of-its-kind study that suggests a history of such headaches is associated with a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. view more (2008-11-06)
New radiation technique can greatly reduce painful skin burns in women with breast cancer
Breast cancer patients who undergo a new radiation technique called intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) after surgery are three times less likely to have severe skin reactions from the treatment compared to standard radiation therapy. view more (2006-11-07)
EARLY PROMISE OF NEW TECHNIQUE TO IDENTIFY BREAST CANCER
The analysis of breast-duct fluid, collected through ductal lavage (washing), could be a novel method for detecting breast-cancer cells when used in conjunction with mammography screening, conclude authors of a fast-track research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. If detected early, breast cancer is curable. Saraswati Sukumar and... view more... (2001-04-25)
US prostate cancer deaths down one third in men aged 50-74: Europe following?
Copenhagen, Denmark: New findings presented today (Tuesday 23 September) at ECCO 12 - The European Cancer Conference, show that US prostate cancer mortality rates, which had been increasing slowly during the 1970s and 1980s, suddenly started to fall rapidly during the 1990s. view more (2003-09-21)
Intake of vitamin D and calcium associated with lower risk of breast cancer before menopause
Women who consume higher amounts of calcium and vitamin D may have a lower risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer. view more (2007-05-29)
Further breakthroughs for breast cancer patients
Researchers at the Tenovus Centre for Cancer Research at Cardiff University have made a breakthrough in breast cancer treatment that could help save the lives of women who become resistant to breast cancer drugs such as tamoxifen. view more (2008-01-21)
Can exercise therapy help breast cancer survivors?
A researcher at Sheffield Hallam University is to carry out the first ever UK study into how exercise therapy (exercise and lifestyle counselling) affects the quality of life of women recovering from breast cancer. Dr Amanda Daley, from the University's Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, has secured £142,000 from Cancer Research UK to... view more... (2002-07-23)
Order of chemotherapy, radiation has no effect on breast cancer survival
For women who have had surgery for early breast cancer, it may not matter whether they receive follow-up chemotherapy before, after or during radiation therapy, according to a new review of studies. view more (2006-10-31)
One-third of breast cancer patients unhappy with cosmetic outcome of lumpectomy
Women with breast cancer often undergo a lumpectomy and radiation to save their breasts and avoid the need for additional reconstructive surgery. view more (2006-10-09)
TAMOXIFEN FOR PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER - ENCOURAGING RESULTS BUT RISKS STILL UNCLEAR (pp 813, 817)
Early findings from a randomised trial investigating the effectiveness of tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer are reported in this week’s issue of THE LANCET. Although tamoxifen reduced breast cancer incidence by a third compared with women given placebo, the authors of the study caution that it is still too early to fully assess the risk to... view more... (2002-09-11)
Diet and exercise key to surviving breast cancer, regardless of obesity, new UCSD study says
Breast cancer survivors who eat a healthy diet and exercise moderately can reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer by half, regardless of their weight. view more (2007-06-11)
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