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Women who have been successfully treated for cancer in one breast and who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 cancer gene are at increased risk for developing cancer in their other breast.... A study shows that almost half of women who underwent breast cancer surgery reported they were still experiencing pain two to three years later.... New research shows that adding radiation therapy to breast-conserving surgery halves the chance that cancer will come back and reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer, when compared to the breast-conserving surgery alone.... Younger women with early breast cancer who have breast-conserving surgery do just as well as those who undergo mastectomy, two new studies suggest.... Younger women with early breast cancer who have breast-conserving surgery do just as well as those who undergo mastectomy, two new studies suggest.... Breast cancer death rates continue to drop by 2% a year. Despite the decline, African-American women die of breast cancer 40% more often than white women.... A new genetic link may help identify women with less dense breast tissue who are at lower risk of developing breast cancer.... Fewer women are dying from breast cancer today than ever before, and this is largely due to advances in screening and treatment. Poorer women, however, are seeing a slower and later decline in their risk of dying from breast cancer in part because they don’t have as much access to these life-saving advances.Fewer women are dying from breast cancer today than ever before, and this is largely due to advances in screening and treatment. Poorer women, however, are seeing a slower and later decline in their risk of dying from breast cancer in part because they don’t have as much access... For many women with early-stage breast cancer, removing more than just the sentinel lymph nodes may be unnecessary -- even if cancer cells are found.... Despite the controversies over mammograms, the bottom line is they still save lives in women ages 50 to 75. A new Dutch study shows the scan reduced the risk of death from breast cancer in this age group by almost half.... Women whose breast cancer is diagnosed late, when it has already spread to other parts of the body, live about a year and a half longer if their breast tumor is surgically removed, researchers report.... Fewer than one in three women eligible for breast reconstruction surgery following mastectomy for breast cancer undergo the procedure, according a small snapshot from four counties in California.... Factors that increase the risk of breast cancer for white women have less influence among women of Hispanic ethnicity, a new study shows.... Three-fourths of deaths due to breast cancer occur among women who do not undergo regular screening mammograms, a large study shows.... Low-dose radiation from mammograms or chest X-rays may place some young high-risk women at increased risk of developing breast cancer, a new study suggests.... A single gene variant predicts breast-cancer survival after tamoxifen treatment. In the 46% of women with the "good" gene, tamoxifen works as well as newer drugs.... Levels of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) may be elevated in the blood of women as many as 17 months prior to their breast cancer diagnosis, a finding that may lead to a blood test for breast cancer.... Women with breast cancer have an increased risk for depression, and now new research finds the same thing to be true for the men in their lives.... Fewer women are satisfied with the appearance of their breast after undergoing breast-conservation surgery and radiation than previously reported by physicians.... More women are binge drinking and less are getting Pap smears to test for cervical cancer, but a lower proportion are dying of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer and breast cancer a new analysis reveals.... An increasing number of women facing mastectomies are opting for surgeries that remove the breast tissue but not the skin, nipple, and areola.... The experimental drug olaparib, which has been shown to be effective in treating ovarian cancer in patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, also appears to work in some patients without the mutations.... The anti-hormone drug tamoxifen, which is used to treat breast cancer, may also reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer, a study of over 6,000 women suggests.... Radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery cuts the risk of breast cancer returning or the risk of dying from the disease even more than doctors thought, researchers report.... A study of nearly 600 younger women with a very early stage of breast cancer suggests those under age 45 are at higher risk of recurrence.... Just a few months before she learned that she had breast cancer, Christina Applegate got a shocking insight into the struggles faced by other young women who are also at high risk for the disease -- and who don’t have the resources of a Hollywood celebrity.... Doctors recommend breast-conserving surgery for 3 in 4 women with early breast cancer. Second opinions rarely differ, so surgeon advice doesn't raise mastectomy rates.... Smoking early in life may raise a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to research that adds new evidence on the link between cigarettes and breast cancer.... A drug given to protect bones during breast cancer treatment extended the lives of young women with the disease, researchers report.... Updated results from a large breast cancer prevention trial confirm that both the old standby tamoxifen and the osteoporosis drug Evista can substantially cut the risk of developing breast cancer in high-risk postmenopausal women.... Certain breast cancer treatments appear to raise the risk for hip fractures among middle-aged women.... Certain breast cancer treatments appear to raise the risk for hip fractures among middle-aged women.... Preliminary findings from an ongoing study suggest that cells found in breast milk may identify women who might go on to develop breast cancer.... A new study of more than 18,312 women shows that eating soy foods did not increase risk of breast cancer recurrence.... For the first time, a drug treatment has been shown to extend the lives of women with metastatic breast cancer after Herceptin alone failed.... A survey of women making decisions about breast cancer treatment shows that family, friends, and surgeons affect those decisions.... Despite fears to the contrary, women who get pregnant after receiving radiation treatment for early breast cancer are not at increased risk of having their cancer come back, a new study suggests.... Women can reduce their risk of breast cancer by not taking combination estrogen/progestin hormone therapy, not smoking, minimizing their exposure to radiation during CT scans and the like, avoiding weight gain after menopause, cutting back on alcohol, and staying active, a new report says.... |
Archive for August, 2010Breast Cancer Gene Test, Preventive Surgery Save Women’s LivesTuesday, August 31st, 2010Women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 cancer genes cut their death risk by getting preventive surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes. Mastectomy further reduces their cancer risk. Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Failure DeathsTuesday, August 31st, 2010Low vitamin D levels are associated with a higher risk of death and hospitalization in people with heart failure, researchers report. Free Government Car Auction – What You Need To Know?Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Did you know you could buy a quality car for dirt cheap at a free government car auction? Most of us would love to get a nice vehicle, but we do not have the extra money on hand. Free government car auctions are available in several places around the country, so you can find great deals on vehicles. Selenium May Protect Against Bladder CancerTuesday, August 31st, 2010Adding more selenium to your diet may reduce your risk of bladder cancer. An Analysis of Brain InjuriesTuesday, August 31st, 2010Thousands of people suffer brain injuries every year in the country. These injuries result when there is a great impact on the head and the tissues in the brain get ruptured or swollen. Upper Abdominal Pain – Symptoms and CausesTuesday, August 31st, 2010It is likely that most of us have suffered from stomach pains in some point of our lives; some of the people may suffer from it very often. There are different causes of stomach pain but most of the times we take it lightly because we believe it may have occurred because of the food that was not easily digested. Catheter Supplies – What Are They?Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Urinary catheter supplies consist of a tube system inserted into the body to drain urine. Catheters are typically used after surgery or because of an illness or condition that does not allow one to get rid of urine naturally. Therefore a device is necessary to drain and collect the urine. Top 5 Car Tips You Just Can’t MissTuesday, August 31st, 2010If you thought buying a car is easy, you’ve got it wrong, friend. There is a very high possibility of getting cheated with the price. So, equip yourself with knowledge on the car you’re looking to buy and nobody can fool you. Here are the top 5 car tips that you just can’t miss. Read on if you’re planning to buy a car anytime soon. |
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