Breast Cancer News and Research

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AVEO to present data on tivozanib Phase 1b trial for breast cancer at SABCS Symposium

AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing cancer therapeutics, today announced that new clinical data from a Phase 1b trial evaluating the company's lead product candidate, tivozanib, a highly potent and selective inhibitor of VEGF receptors 1, 2, and 3, in combination with paclitaxel (Taxol), a standard chemotherapy regimen, will be presented during the 33rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) being held December 8-12, 2010 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

2 Dec 2010

Lexus of Tacoma donates $3,000 to Carol Milgard Breast Center

Today, Lexus of Tacoma at Fife presented the Carol Milgard Breast Center, a joint collaboration of the Multicare Health System, the Franciscan Health System and TRA Medical Imaging, a company-sponsored donation in the amount of $3,000.

2 Dec 2010

New radiation-free device to detect breast cancer

A new device may enable breast cancer screening and cancer detection in populations where mammography is not widely available or successful, including women in developing countries, and those under the age of 40.

2 Dec 2010

International trial confirms long-term benefits of anastrozole to stop breast cancer

A major international trial has confirmed the long-term benefit of anastrozole to help stop breast cancer coming back or developing in the other breast in postmenopausal women with hormone sensitive early breast cancer, according to a study published in Lancet Oncology today (Wednesday).

2 Dec 2010

CTRC-AACR Symposium to discuss new findings from breast cancer clinical trial

More than 9,000 people from more than 90 countries will gather Dec. 8-12, 2010, at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, for the 33rd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

2 Dec 2010

Study identifies new genes responsible for early menarche

University of Minnesota School of Public Health researcher Ellen Demerath, Ph.D., is among an international group of researchers that has identified 30 new genes responsible for determining the age of sexual maturation in women. Many of these genes are also known to influence body fatness, obesity, and energy metabolism. Prior to the multi-institutional study, only four genes had been identified as contributing to the process.

1 Dec 2010

Bare breasts campaign for breast cancer

In a controversial breast cancer online campaign women are being encouraged to post photographs of their breasts to raise money for cancer research in New Zealand. This Wednesday more than 60 photographs of breasts including bare, bikini-clad and breastfeeding ones were posted online. The campaign caused the website to crash on Wednesday afternoon, with people flocking to the online magazine aimed at women in their 20s and 30s.

1 Dec 2010

Finger length may predict prostate cancer

In a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer, researchers have revealed a connection between finger length and prostate cancer. It says that men whose ring fingers are longer than their index fingers are more likely to develop prostate cancer.

1 Dec 2010

Breast cancer breakthrough

A team of researchers, led by Dr Clare Fedele and Professor Christina Mitchell at Monash University, Australia, has made a significant discovery in breast cancer research that identifies a particular protein’s role in tumor growth. They have also devised a new antibody that can identify the protein and measure its presence in breast cancer tissue.

1 Dec 2010

Dec. 1 news from RSNA 2010

The risk of developing radiation-induced cancer from computed tomography (CT) may be lower than previously thought, according to a Stanford University study. Using more than 10 million Medicare claims from 1998 through 2005, the researchers analyzed the distribution of CT scans, determined the ionizing radiation exposure associated with the exams and estimated the associated cancer risk in a population of older adults.

1 Dec 2010

Regis Corporation raises $1 million for breast cancer research

Regis Corporation would like to thank their stylists, customers and business partners, who together helped raise over $1 million for the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research during their annual October Clip for the Cure event. Regis Corporation, the global leader in beauty salons, hair restoration centers and cosmetology education, has been supporting the cause since 1990.

1 Dec 2010

British Journal: Obesity, alcohol consumption may increase cancer risk

People should be warned that cancer is linked to obesity and alcohol, rather than urged to eat more fruit and vegetables to protect against the disease.

1 Dec 2010

Debiopharm recognised with European Biopharmaceuticals company of the year award

The 2010 Frost & Sullivan Europe Company of the Year Award in Biopharmaceuticals is presented to Debiopharm Group™ (Debiopharm).

1 Dec 2010

Precision Therapeutics to present abstracts on breast cancer therapy at San Antonio Symposium

Precision Therapeutics will present two abstracts at the 33rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, which will be held December 8-12, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas.

1 Dec 2010

Men with long index fingers at lower risk of prostate cancer

Men who have long index fingers are at lower risk of prostate cancer, a new study published today in the British Journal of Cancer has found.

1 Dec 2010

Study shows link between reduced hormone therapy and decline in breast cancer

In a new UCSF study of more than 2 million mammogram screenings performed on nearly 700,000 women in the United States, scientists for the first time show a direct link between reduced hormone therapy and declines in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) as well as invasive breast cancer. The researchers saw such a striking decrease, they believe they also have uncovered indirect evidence that hormones promote breast tumor growth.

1 Dec 2010

Annual mammography screening reduces risk of mastectomy

Having a yearly mammogram greatly reduces the risk of mastectomy following breast cancer in women between the ages of 40 and 50, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2010

Data on UCB’s anti-epileptic drugs to be presented at AES annual meeting

New data on UCB's anti-epileptic drug (AED) Vimpat (lacosamide) C-V will be presented at the 64th annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society (AES), taking place at the San Antonio Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas from December 3 to 7, 2010. Data will also be presented on Keppra XR and the investigative epilepsy therapy, brivaracetam.

1 Dec 2010

University Hospitals receives $42 million for cancer care

Jane and Lee Seidman have donated $42 million to University Hospitals (UH) the largest gift in the Cleveland-based health system's history. In recognition of this unprecedented generosity, UH is naming the "Jane and Lee Seidman Cancer Center" in their honor.

30 Nov 2010

Genetic screening for Lynch syndrome as cost-effective as other cancer screening procedures

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today said results from a major health economics study in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), found that screening for inherited gene mutations in the genes that cause a major colorectal cancer syndrome called Lynch Syndrome, is both medically and cost effective.

30 Nov 2010

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

AVEO to present data on tivozanib Phase 1b trial for breast cancer at SABCS Symposium

Lexus of Tacoma donates $3,000 to Carol Milgard Breast Center

New radiation-free device to detect breast cancer

International trial confirms long-term benefits of anastrozole to stop breast cancer

CTRC-AACR Symposium to discuss new findings from breast cancer clinical trial

Study identifies new genes responsible for early menarche

Bare breasts campaign for breast cancer

Finger length may predict prostate cancer

Breast cancer breakthrough

Dec. 1 news from RSNA 2010

Regis Corporation raises $1 million for breast cancer research

British Journal: Obesity, alcohol consumption may increase cancer risk

Debiopharm recognised with European Biopharmaceuticals company of the year award

Precision Therapeutics to present abstracts on breast cancer therapy at San Antonio Symposium

Men with long index fingers at lower risk of prostate cancer

Study shows link between reduced hormone therapy and decline in breast cancer

Annual mammography screening reduces risk of mastectomy

Data on UCB’s anti-epileptic drugs to be presented at AES annual meeting

University Hospitals receives $42 million for cancer care

Genetic screening for Lynch syndrome as cost-effective as other cancer screening procedures

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