PANVAC improves survival time for breast and ovarian cancer patients

The new PANVAC vaccine has been shown to help the body attack cancer cells, improving overall survival time and even stopping the disease for some breast cancer patients.

Surgical Planning Improved with BSGI

A study has found that adding Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) to conventional mammography and ultrasound can provide critical pre-surgical planning information for newly-diagnosed women.

Blueberries deal breast cancer tumors in mice a serious blow

Mice that were fed special diets with 5-10% blueberry powder saw reduced growth and spread of their aggressive triple negative breast cancer cells.

Skipping hormone therapy may be okay for older breast cancer patients

According to a new study, breast cancer patients over age 60 with small, early-stage tumors can skip hormone therapy without worrying about an increased risk of death.

Kidney-cancer drug prevents breast cancer from worsening: study

A “game-changing” study by the Swiss drug maker Novartis has shown that its kidney-cancer drug Afinitor also works to slow breast cancer’s progression.

Breast preservation possible for lobular breast cancer patients

About half of women with lobular breast cancer may be able to save their affected breast by undergoing chemotherapy prior to breast surgery, an Austrian study has found.

Elderly breast cancer patients risk heart problems with Herceptin

Older women with a history of heart disease or diabetes and who also take Herceptin are at increased risk of developing additional heart problems, according to a recent study.

Cancer vaccine approved by FDA for human testing

News brief: Promising new vaccine to help prevent breast and ovarian cancers in women now approved for human testing.

New therapy a possible alternative for women resistant to Herceptin

For women resistant to Herceptin, there is a new possible alternative called Affitoxin.

Fertility still possible for young patients enduring chemotherapy

There is a new drug called triptorelin that suppresses ovarian function and could help breast cancer patients preserve their fertility at a lower cost than cryopreservation.

Breast reconstruction immediately after mastectomy safe

A new study indicates that having reconstructive surgery immediately following mastectomy is safe.

Together, hypnosis and local anesthesia may offer better surgical outcomes

New study from Europe finds that breast cancer patients undergoing a combination hypnosis/local anesthesia option fared better in terms of recovery time, hospital stay, and more.

Common Bone Drug May Help Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence

New study suggests early stage breast cancer patients taking Zometa with their hormone therapy may reduce their risk of recurrence.

Study indicates soy foods safe after breast cancer

In a shift from the popular thinking, new evidence indicates that eating soy may actually be beneficial for breast cancer survivors.

Breast Cancer Patients: It’s time to exercise your fitness responsibility

Aside from boosting your mood and well-being, exercise can help cancer patients avoid becoming overweight, a known risk factor for cancer development and recurrence.

New Drug Combo Fights Herceptin Resistance

A new drug combination has been shown to overcome breast cancer tumors’ resistance to the targeted drug Herceptin.

Mammograms Detect Fewer Tumors Among Cancer Survivors

Scientists have found that mammography does not detect as many new malignancies among women with a history of the disease.

New Findings about Surgical Biopsies

Researchers estimate that more than 300,000 U.S. women are having unnecessary breast biopsy surgery each year.

Is Lymph Node Removal Necessary?

Traditional aggressive removal of the lymph nodes may go by the wayside if new research indications prove to be true; women may not have to undergo this additional procedure in the future.

New Test Accurately Predicts Risk of Breast Cancer Relapse

A new test accurately predicts which breast cancer patients are at risk for relapse, which could spare thousands of women from unnecessary treatment.

Social Support Helps Breast Cancer Patients Live Longer

New research indicates that having a strong social support system in the first year following a breast cancer diagnosis can mean a higher survival rate and reduced chance for cancer recurrence.

Keeping Hair During Chemotherapy Possible With New Cold Cap

A new scalp-cooling treatment has shown positive results and may give women hope of preventing hair loss caused by chemotherapy.

FDA Votes to Withdraw Avastin Approval as Late-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment

The Food and Drug Administration recommended in December 2010 that Avastin -- currently the world's best-selling cancer drug -- no longer be used to treat breast cancer.

Post-Op Radiation Therapy Cuts Risk of Breast Cancer Return

Study shows women with early breast cancer reduce their risk of cancer return and disease mortality with radiation therapy.