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| What's the Best Way to Detect Breast Cancer Early? Does Self Examination Wo |
| Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in women, however questions have been raised about the screening programme in place and in light of the early age at which breast cancer can present, is self examination good enough o (more) |
| Nicotine directly linked to breast cancer development |
| The alpha 9 subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is overexpressed in breast cancer cells, suggesting that nicotine could directly contribute to the molecular mechanism of breast cancer development, researchers report (Source: MedWire News (more) |
| Breast, ovary removal found to raise cancer survival rates |
| Even if a patient has already been diagnosed with breast cancer, the surgery can reduce risk of dying, finds a study of women with two common breast cancer genes Preemptive removal of breasts or ovaries in women with two common breast cancer genes ca (more) |
| Risk-reducing surgery effective in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers |
| Women at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer because of inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes gain significant health benefits from prophylactic mastectomy or salpingo oophorectomy, study findings indicate (Source: MedWire News (more) |
| Two young sisters both have double mastectomy after breast cancer claims mo |
| Two young sisters in perfect health have had their breasts removed to cheat the deadly disease that has claimed the lives of both their mother and grandmother (Source: the Mail online | Health) (more) |
| Surprise breast cancer source |
| Some breast cancers may not originate from stem cells as previously believed (Source: The Scientist)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising (more) |
| An algorithm to discover gene signatures with predictive potential |
| Conclusions:
We confirmed the capacity of our algorithm to generate gene signatures with bona fide predictive ability The simplicity of our algorithm will enable biological researchers to quickly generate valuable gene signatures without specialized (more) |
| Phenotypic and molecular characterization of the claudin-low intrinsic subt |
| Conclusions:
These results should help to improve our understanding of the biologic heterogeneity of breast cancer and provide tools for the further evaluation of the unique biology of claudin low tumors and cell lines (Source: Breast Cancer Researc (more) |
| 'Basal-like' breast cancer does not originate from basal stem cells |
| (Cell Press) New research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies The study, published by Cell Press in the Sept 3 issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, sugg (more) |
| The ASCO Post Publishes Multiple Perspectives On Outcome Of ODAC Meeting Re |
| The ASCO Post captured initial reactions to the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) recommendation that the breast cancer indication for bevacizumab (Avastin) be revoked in interviews with ODAC voting members, breast cancer specialists, oncolog (more) |
| Microsoft Excel-based Algorithm Predicts Cancer Prognosis |
| Using readily available computer programs, researchers have developed a system to identify genes that will be useful in the classification of breast cancer The algorithm, described in BioMed Central's open access Journal of Experimental & Clinical C (more) |
| Surgeons Impact Whether A Woman Gets Breast Reconstruction |
| When breast cancer surgeons regularly confer with plastic surgeons prior to surgery, their patients are more likely to have reconstruction, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center Where a (more) |
| The anxious wait: assessing the impact of patient accessible EHRs for breas |
| Source: Wiljer D et al, BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 10(1) Content: Background
Personal health records (PHRs) provide patients with access to personal health information (PHI) and targeted education The use of PHRs has the potential (more) |
| Breast Cancer Prognosis Prediction Tool: Microsoft Excel-Based Algorithm |
| Using readily available computer programs, researchers have developed a system to identify genes that will be useful in the classification of breast cancer The algorithm, described in BioMed Central's open access Journal of Experimental & Clinical C (more) |
| Buscan a voluntarios para caminata a favor de Breast Cancer Research |
| AURORA El equipo 129 del Distrito Escolar West Aurora, del mismo número, solicita caminantes para la recaudación de fondos a favor de Breast Cancer Research El Equipo 129 está en busca de miembros adicionales para el evento que se llevarà (more) |
| Study: Preemptive Surgery May Help Prevent Cancer For Some Women |
| A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that women with a gene mutation linked to breast and ovarian cancer face lower risks of developing such cancer after receiving mastectomies or having their ovaries removed, (more) |
| 'Major advance' in tackling aggressive breast cancer |
| A breakthrough in understanding how a particularly aggressive form of breast
cancer develops could lead to the creation of new drugs which would stop
tumours ever developing, scientists hope (Source: Telegraph Health) (more) |
| Molecular and Functional Imaging of Breast Cancer |
| Molecular and functional imaging of the breast could alter clinical practice in diagnosing and staging primary breast cancer and assessing response to therapy Cancer Control: Journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center (Source: Medscape Radiology Headline (more) |
| Dissemination of a Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Throu |
| This article describes the dissemination of ENCORE plus to 78 YWCAs in 30 states It illustrates the application of social cognitive theory and diffusion theory to increase program adoption, implementation, and maintenance among communi (more) |
| Microsoft Excel-based algorithm predicts cancer prognosis |
| Using readily available computer programs, researchers have developed a system to identify genes that will be useful in the classification of breast cancer The algorithm will enable researchers to quickly generate valuable gene signatures without sp (more) |
| Fertility concerns linked to depression among young breast cancer survivors |
| Concerns about fertility after breast cancer treatment contribute to long term depressive symptoms among young breast cancer survivors, US researchers report (Source: MedWire News Breast Cancer) (more) |
| Fertility concerns linked to depression among young breast cancer survivors |
| Concerns about fertility after breast cancer treatment contribute to long term depressive symptoms among young breast cancer survivors, US researchers report (Source: MedWire News Oncology) (more) |
| Women of Mexican origin at higher risk for breast cancer |
| Women of Mexican origin in the U S are younger when diagnosed with breast (more) (Source: AuntMinnie com Headlines)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising (more) |
| Important Breakthrough In Origins Of Aggressive Breast Cancer |
| Researchers have made a major breakthrough in finding out how aggressive cancers originate, raising hope of novel targeted therapies for future breast cancer patients, according to a study published in the peer reviewed journal Cell Stem Cell (more) |
| Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy |
| Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests (more) |
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