Friday, December 10, 2010

Smoking and Breast Cancer Still a Dangerous Combination

New research has shown that current and past smokers have a dramatically increased risk of breast cancer progression and death.

Friday, November 19, 2010

New Drug Holds Promise in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Fight

Lab studies and early trials show the drug BSI-201, or iniparib, is markedly effective in reducing tumors when used alongside other chemotherapy drugs.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Chemotherapy Now Recommended for Pregnant Women with Breast Cancer

New data from researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center has revealed that pregnant women treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer do at least as well as non-pregnant women.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Breast Density Linked to Breast Cancer Recurrence

Recent study indicates that women with dense breast tissue have a higher risk of recurrence.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Recent Study Reveals Efficiency and Effectiveness of Integrated PET/CT Scans

Study suggests PET/CT scans could be more effective than radionuclide bone scans for locating metastatic cancer.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Chronic Stress and Breast Cancer Linked

Chronic stress has long been suspected to play a role in cancer progression in humans, and a new research study supports that position.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Tapping Into What Greek Women Know About Diet

Study says a Mediterranean diet may help lower breast cancer risk.

Friday, September 17, 2010

New York's New Law Requires Patients Are Given Options

A new state law will require New York hospitals and doctors to discuss the options for breast reconstruction with their patients before performing cancer surgery.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Surprising Study Links Alcohol Only to Certain Breast Cancers

Regular consumption of alcohol raises the risk of developing lobular and hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, but not, it appears, invasive ductal carcinoma which accounts for about 70 percent of all breast cancers.

Friday, August 20, 2010

New Drug Class Promising Against Breast Cancer with BRCA Mutations

An experimental drug called olaparib shows promise for women with breast cancer who carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Oncologists Issue New Guidelines Regarding Hormonal Therapy

The ASCO recently announced that adding an aromatase inhibitor during breast cancer treatment results in a lower risk of recurrence.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Fish Oil Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Women who regularly take fish oil supplements may find they have been protecting themselves against breast cancer as well.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Half of Breast Cancer Patients Likely to Discontinue Treatment Early

Study says despite the risk of relapse and fatality, half of breast cancer patients do not take their medications for the recommended period of time.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Increased Breast Density Leads to Increased Cancer Risk

Numerous studies over the past 40 years consistently show cancer risk to be four to six times higher for women with extremely dense breasts than for women with low density breasts.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Early Exercise Post-Surgery Can Improve Stiffness, Range of Motion in Shoulders

Study finds that beginning an exercise program one to three days after breast cancer surgery can help patients maintain shoulder movement and minimize loss of arm or shoulder function.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Survivors Facing Recurrence More Likely to Live Longer with Counseling

Researchers at Ohio State University have found that a psychological intervention program (counseling) designed for breast cancer patients reduces their risk of dying if the cancer recurs.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Single Dose Rads as Effective as Daily Treatment for Some Women?

A single dose of targeted radiation during breast-conservation surgery may be as effective as up to six weeks of daily post-operative radiation treatments, according to initial results from an ongoing study.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Estrogen-Lowering Drugs May Allow Lumpectomy Instead of Mastectomy

Estrogen-lowering drugs given to ER+ breast cancer patients before surgery may allow them to have less traumatic lumpectomy instead of full mastectomy.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Piecing Together ER-Negative Breast Cancer

Research finds a specific grouping of 3 surface markers could lead to earlier detection and targeted therapy for aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Drugstore DNA Tests for Breast Cancer Gene? Don’t Go It Alone

Concerns were raised this week about DNA test kits being offered over the counter at local drugstores.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Freezing Breast Cancer as an Alternative to Surgery and Chemotherapy

Two separate research projects suggest that freezing breast cancer tumors may be an alternative to lumpectomy and chemotherapy.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Collaborative Research Targets Faster Development of Breast Cancer Treatments

A unique research group is poised to revolutionize the way new drugs are studied and made available to patients.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Gene Test Changes Treatment Decisions For Many Women

The Oncotype DX test is helping women and their doctors make individualized treatment decisions.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Does Aspirin Reduce Recurrence?

In a recent study, women who reported taking aspirin 2 to 5 days/week after breast cancer treatment were about 60% less likely to have a recurrence than those who didn't take aspirin.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Breastfeeding Lowers Risk in Women with Family History of Breast Cancer

Even women with family history of breast cancer can lower their risk by breastfeeding during their child's first year, new study shows.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Paxil and Tamoxifen May Be A Hazardous Combination

Researchers are beginning to conclude that it may be wise to avoid antidepressants altogether while taking tamoxifen.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Acupuncture Works as Well as Medication for Hot Flashes, Without the Side Effects

A recent trial showed that acupuncture can work as well as medication for lessening hot flashes that are a result of hormone therapies.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Women Often Refuse MRI for Breast Cancer Screening

Many women apparently don't want to have MRIs to screen for breast cancer, even though the test is non-invasive and is usually paid for by insurance when recommended by a woman's physician.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Soy for Survivors

Research now suggests that soy, once discouraged for breast cancer survivors, reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death from the disease.