Blog: Breast Cancer
- New Vaccine For Her2positive Breast Cancer Has Promising Results In Mice
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Vaccine for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer has Promising Results in Mice HER2 is a receptor that sits on the surface of cells in normal breast tissue. The job of this receptor is to promote cell growth. However, too many HER2 receptors can lead to uncontrolled tissue growth and the development of what is called HER2-positive […]
- Acupuncture Offers Relief For Breast Cancer Patients
March 22, 2017
Read MoreAcupuncture Offers Relief for Breast Cancer Patients Treatments for breast cancer can lead to unpleasant side effects for most women, including hot flashes, sweating and lack of energy. New research suggests relief can come from unconventional therapy — acupuncture. Research from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, presented this week at the American Society for […]
- Bone Density Drug Tibolone Found To Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence
March 22, 2017
Read MoreBone Density Drug Tibolone Found to Increase Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence The February 2009 issue of The Lancet Oncology reports that a breast cancer patient´s risk of recurrence increases considerably with the use of Tibolone, a synthetic steroid used in preventing osteoporosis and treating menopausal symptoms. As a result, breast cancer survivors and current […]
- Using Avastin Questioned In Treating Breast Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreUsing Avastin questioned in treating breast cancer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the cancer drug, Avastin, to treat breast cancer in 2008. It was “accelerated approved” on condition of more studies being made. But contrary to first reports, Avastin did not slow tumor growth or extend life expectancy said the FDA on July […]
- New Breast Cancer Gene Test Offered
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Breast Cancer Gene Test Offered A very reputable biotech firm is now offering a gene test to identify the genes for the most common types of breast cancer. This is new. Previously, the only tests available were for genes for rare types of breast cancer. The test is expensive, about $1600. It is done […]
- After Breast Cancer Weight Stakes Are Higher
March 22, 2017
Read MoreAfter breast cancer, weight stakes are higher It’s common knowledge that keeping fit and maintaining an optimal weight are great ways to achieve overall health. But for breast cancer survivors, the stakes are much higher. Research indicates that excess weight can lead to increased levels of the hormone estrogen — and estrogen has been tied […]
- New Breast Cancer Genetic Discovery
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Breast Cancer Genetic Discovery Scientists have now discovered the gene they believe is mainly responsible for spreading a common type of breast cancer to other parts of the body. The new gene is called C35. Scientists in Scotland identified the gene and discovered that it plays a major part in spreading HER2 positive breast […]
- Parents Getting Breast Cancer Gene Test For Kids
March 22, 2017
Read MoreParents Getting Breast Cancer Gene Test for Kids The Washington Post is reporting that record numbers of women are getting tested for a gene (BRCA) that is responsible for breast cancer. They report that approximately 100,000 tests for breast cancer gene mutations were done last year. That is more than twice the number of tests performed […]
- Doppler Ultrasound Helps Identify Breast Cancer Without Biopsy
March 22, 2017
Read MoreDoppler Ultrasound Helps Identify Breast Cancer Without Biopsy An article just published in the medical journal Radiology finds that 3-D Doppler ultrasound can help distinguish between malignant and benign breast lesions. In a group of women with suspicious breast lesions, 3-D power Doppler assessment of lesion vascularity had a 100% sensitivity and 86% specificity. That […]
- Alert Research Followup Links Hormone Replacement Therapy To Excess Breast Cancer Risks
March 22, 2017
Read MoreAlert: research follow-up links hormone replacement therapy to excess breast cancer risks Researchers continue to try to determine how Estrogen-Progestin Hormone Therapy affects risk of breast cancer and breast cancer deaths. In an important research development, the eleven-year follow-up to the Women’s Health Initiative shows marginally higher breast cancer death rates in women who took […]