Breast Cancer:
Breast Cancer treatment and symptoms, breast cancer information and signs of breast cancer. Updates and research on breast cancer detection and treatment.
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Jul 27th, 2009
Researchers in Singapore have identified a gene, which they call RCP (or RAB11FIP1) that they found in a group of breast cancer patients who had experienced recurrence of the disease. The investigators note that the gene is frequently prominent in breast cancer and is linked to aggressive breast cancer behavior.
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Jul 17th, 2009
Researchers have identified a protein relationship that may be an ideal treatment target for ER+ breast cancer.
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Jul 10th, 2009
A new analysis of 5450 women shows that higher circulating insulin levels lead to twice the likelihood of breast cancer. Past studies have shown that obesity and diabetes contribute to breast cancer. The newest study more clearly defines the role of high insulin levels and breast cancer risk.
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Jul 9th, 2009
Black women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher probability of dying from the disease than white women, regardless of their estrogen receptor status.
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Jul 7th, 2009
Women’s Way, North Dakota’s breast and cervical cancer early detection program, is expanding its services to include screening mammograms for eligible women ages 40 through 49.
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Jul 1st, 2009
New research at Rhode Island Hospital has uncovered the biological effects of a novel membrane estrogen receptor, a finding that has potential implications for hormonal therapy for breast cancer. The study is published in the July edition of the journal Molecular Endocrinology. This new study by Edward Filardo, MD, and his research team further supports earlier published work by the group that linked the transmembrane receptor, GPR30/GPER-1, to specific estrogen binding, rapid estrogen signaling and breast cancer metastasis.
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Jun 25th, 2009
We have yet to see any evidence that MRI improves outcomes when used routinely to evaluate breast cancer. MRI test is linked to delays in breast cancer treatment, increase in mastectomy rates.
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Jun 24th, 2009
Dr. Jerri Nielsen FitzGerald wrote the best-selling book “Ice Bound: A Doctor’s Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole.” The book told the story of how she had diagnosed and treated her own breast cancer in the winter of 1999 while stationed at the south pole.
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Jun 22nd, 2009
The Minnesota Department of Health will offer free mammograms through a televised phone bank on FOX 9 KMSP-TV in Minneapolis.
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Jun 17th, 2009
Breakthrough breast cancer diagnostic procedure is scheduled to be featured on CNBC as paid programming. Breast-specific gamma imaging will allow doctors and breast cancer patients to see what matter most in the 21st century health TV series.
