Breast Cancer News and Research

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Diabetic patients at greater risk of breast, colon cancer

Diabetes is linked to an increased risk of developing cancer, and now researchers have performed a unique meta-analysis that excludes all other causes of death and found that diabetic patients not only have an increased risk of developing breast and colon cancer but an even higher risk of dying from them.

30 Sep 2013

Colorectal cancer screening in European countries highly effective in reducing mortality

Screening for colorectal cancer in European countries is highly effective in reducing mortality from the disease. Some of the resources currently being devoted to breast and prostate screening programmes, where the evidence of effectiveness is much less clear-cut, should be reallocated to the early detection of CRC, the 2013 European Cancer Congress will hear today (Sunday).

29 Sep 2013

Researchers develop new breast cancer screening technique that can reduce false positives

A joint BYU-Utah research team is developing a new breast cancer screening technique that has the potential to reduce false positives, and, possibly, minimize the need for invasive biopsies.

28 Sep 2013

SBIR Awards Etubics $1.5M To Manufacture Breast Cancer Immunotherapy

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27 Sep 2013

Mayo Clinic experts to discuss risk factors, screening and treatments for breast cancer

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Mayo Clinic breast cancer experts are available to discuss risk factors, screening and treatments.

27 Sep 2013

HER2-positive breast cancer patients could now benefit from Herceptin SC injection

From today, patients with a very aggressive form of breast cancer known as HER2-positive, could benefit from a new faster, more efficient delivery method of Herceptin. The subcutaneous injection, given just beneath the skin, can be completed in 2-5 minutes, compared to the traditional, relatively time-consuming 30-90 minute intravenous infusion.

26 Sep 2013

Study evaluates reliability of scale to assess toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy

The North Shore-LIJ Health System Department of Radiation Medicine presented a novel study to evaluate the reliability of different systems used by caregivers to assess toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy. The study will be presented at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology in Atlanta, GA.

26 Sep 2013

Older women living in poorest areas of Appalachia have higher incidence of later stage breast cancer

Older women living in the poorest areas of Appalachia in the U.S. fail to get regular breast cancer screening and have a higher incidence of later stage breast cancer, reports a new study in Health Services Research.

26 Sep 2013

Copenhagen researchers gain insight in molecular mechanisms behind breast cancer metastasis

Researchers at University of Copenhagen have gained more insight into the molecular mechanisms of importance for, for example, cancer cell growth and metastasis. The research objective is improved and more targeted drugs. The findings have just been published in the scientific journal Molecular Cell.

26 Sep 2013

NCI Re-Ups Biomarker Strategies’ SBIR Award For Melanoma Cdx

BioMarker Strategies received a $1.5 million SBIR award to develop a pathway-based companion diagnostic test to facilitate the selection of optimal therapy for patients with melanoma. This award was preceded by an NCI award of $200,000 almost two years ago in September 2011.

25 Sep 2013

Research finds no increased risks of mortality for early-stage breast cancer patients receiving XRT

Early-stage breast cancer patients who receive external beam therapy (XRT) are not at higher risk for serious long-term side effects in the chest area, including increase in deaths from cardiac disease and secondary malignancies, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's 55th Annual Meeting.

25 Sep 2013

Fat grafting shows promise as effective treatment for scars

Millions of people with scars suffer from pain, discomfort, and inability to perform regular activities. Some may have to revert to addicting pain medicine to get rid of their ailments.

25 Sep 2013

Quartette tablets now available in U.S. for prevention of pregnancy

Teva Women's Health, a U.S. subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., today announced that the recently approved Quartette (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol) tablets are now available via prescription in the U.S. for the prevention of pregnancy.

24 Sep 2013

Depression in cancer patients who receive RT can be identified by 2-item questionnaire

Cancer patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) who are potentially suffering from depression can be effectively identified by a two-item questionnaire, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 55th Annual Meeting.

24 Sep 2013

Older women with newly diagnosed breast cancer are more likely to experience functional disability

Many older women with newly diagnosed breast cancer have difficulty accomplishing daily tasks, and African-Americans seem to be disproportionately affected.

23 Sep 2013

New regulatory mechanism could help develop novel therapies for cancer

Molecular microbiologists at the University of Southern California (USC) have uncovered intricate regulatory mechanisms within the cell that could lead to novel therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

23 Sep 2013

Accuray to present advanced radiation oncology treatment solutions at 2013 ASTRO

Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY) announced today its momentum in gaining adoption for both the new CyberKnife® M6™ Series and TomoTherapy® H™ Series Systems at the 55th Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

23 Sep 2013

Avon Foundation for Women launches competition to bring emerging breast cancer technologies to market

A world-wide competition to bring emerging breast cancer technologies to market is being launched by the Avon Foundation for Women, in partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the NIH, and the Center for Advancing Innovation.

21 Sep 2013

BEDA to launch National Weight Stigma Awareness Week to create awareness on weight stigma

The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) will launch its third annual National Weight Stigma Awareness Week (WSAW), September 23-27, 2013. This online event will help build awareness of what weight stigma is, the harmful effects weight stigma can have on people of all ages in all environments, and what can be done to stop it.

21 Sep 2013

MIT researchers develop microfluidic device that mimics flow of cancer cells through blood vessels

Cancer cells metastasize in several stages -- first by invading surrounding tissue, then by infiltrating and spreading via the circulatory system. Some circulating cells work their way out of the vascular network, eventually forming a secondary tumor.

21 Sep 2013

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

Diabetic patients at greater risk of breast, colon cancer

Colorectal cancer screening in European countries highly effective in reducing mortality

Researchers develop new breast cancer screening technique that can reduce false positives

SBIR Awards Etubics $1.5M To Manufacture Breast Cancer Immunotherapy

Mayo Clinic experts to discuss risk factors, screening and treatments for breast cancer

HER2-positive breast cancer patients could now benefit from Herceptin SC injection

Study evaluates reliability of scale to assess toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy

Older women living in poorest areas of Appalachia have higher incidence of later stage breast cancer

Copenhagen researchers gain insight in molecular mechanisms behind breast cancer metastasis

NCI Re-Ups Biomarker Strategies’ SBIR Award For Melanoma Cdx

Research finds no increased risks of mortality for early-stage breast cancer patients receiving XRT

Fat grafting shows promise as effective treatment for scars

Quartette tablets now available in U.S. for prevention of pregnancy

Depression in cancer patients who receive RT can be identified by 2-item questionnaire

Older women with newly diagnosed breast cancer are more likely to experience functional disability

New regulatory mechanism could help develop novel therapies for cancer

Accuray to present advanced radiation oncology treatment solutions at 2013 ASTRO

Avon Foundation for Women launches competition to bring emerging breast cancer technologies to market

BEDA to launch National Weight Stigma Awareness Week to create awareness on weight stigma

MIT researchers develop microfluidic device that mimics flow of cancer cells through blood vessels

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