Breast Cancer News

Better breast cancer detection Reported September 03, 2009 An innovative breast cancer imaging system which claims to eliminate patient discomfort and provide greater accuracy compared to traditional methods is being trialed at Edith Cowan University (ECU). Scientists from the Vario Health Institute and the Electron Science Research … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Rates Skyrocket in China as Locals Embrace American Diet of Processed Foods Reported May 19, 2008 (NaturalNews) Rates of breast cancer and birth defects are on the rise in China, largely due to the increasing adoption of a Western diet and a boom in coal mining, respectively, according to state-run media reports. According to … [Read more...]

Breast cancer rises in China: reportReported January 22, 2008 BEIJING (AFP) — A growing number of Chinese women contract breast cancer as a result of a more Westernised diet and more stressful lifestyles, state media reported Tuesday. Out of China's 630 million women, 200,000 get the disease every year, and 40,000 eventually lose … [Read more...]

Pink ribbon: Be alert to breast cancer Reported October 14, 2008 BREAST cancer is the leading cause of death among Shanghai women and a major killer of women nationwide. So, go ahead, wear that cute pink ribbon. But get a breast cancer checkup, writes Yang Di. October is World Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are pretty pink ribbons … [Read more...]

Some Experts No Longer Suggest Breast Self-Exams Reported January 16, 2009 For decades, doctors and advocacy groups have urged women to examine their breasts every month for unusual lumps. Now many of those same experts have a different message: Never mind. Earlier this month, Danish researchers published the latest report to cast doubt … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Breast Cancer Unknown Option: Immediate Breast Reconstruction   - Reported, January 18, 2012   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – When one typically thinks of addictions, Internet Addiction Disorder may not be the first addiction that comes to mind. Internet Addiction Disorder or IAD, is … [Read more...]

Preventing Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Meds Reported October 12, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – An osteoporosis drug protects against the bone damaging effects of certain breast cancer medications. According to this study, some breast cancer patients could take zoledronic acid in addition to their anti-cancer medications to maintain bone health. Drugs called … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Survivors May Have Cognitive Problems Years After Treatment Reported December 27, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Breast cancer survivors may have problems with certain mental abilities several years after treatment, according to this study. This could occur regardless of whether they were treated with chemotherapy plus radiation or radiation only. … [Read more...]

Starch Intake May be Linked to Breast Cancer Recurrence Reported December 28, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Increased starch intake may be associated with greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to this study. "The results show that it's not just overall carbohydrates, but particularly starch," Jennifer A. Emond, M.S., a public health doctoral student … [Read more...]

Fighting Breast Cancer on Your Lunch Break Reported October 7, 2011 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, 230 thousand people are diagnosed with breast cancer. One in six of those will die, but if detected early, a new treatment from Sweden could have patients in and out of the hospital and cancer-free on their lunch break. For 17 years, Gunilla … [Read more...]

Computer Designs Breast Tissue Reported September 12, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Engineers, make way for breast design! A technology usually reserved for designing buildings, bridges and aircraft has now been used to aid breast tissue reconstruction in cancer patients. Researchers used computer-aided design, CAD, to create an extremely accurate mould of a … [Read more...]

CAD: Ineffective in Finding Breast Cancer Reported July 28, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be new hope for patients with advanced breast cancer. Researchers have found the use of trastuzumab, chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival and the time central nervous system metastases is diagnosed among patients with HER2-positive metastatic … [Read more...]

Dark winters led to bigger brains Reported July 29, 2011 UK scientists have identified a link between bigger eyes and brains and living at high latitude. The team from Oxford University found that the features had developed to help people cope with poor light during long winters and cloudy days, though the bigger brains did not make them … [Read more...]

Fall in teen drinking Reported July 29, 2011 The number of teenagers in England who are drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs has fallen. Figures for 2009 and 2010 show that the percentage of 11-15 year olds who had tried alcohol fell from 51% to 45%, while 27% of pupils said they had smoked at least once and 18% had tried drugs. The … [Read more...]

MS stem cell trial begins Reported July 29, 2011 More than 150 patients are set to be involved in a major clinical trial to investigate whether stem cells can be safely used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). The trial, due to start later this year, has been part-funded by the UK-based MS Society. There are hopes that stem cells can be … [Read more...]

Help for Advanced Breast Cancer Reported July 18, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be new hope for patients with advanced breast cancer. Researchers have found the use of trastuzumab, chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival and the time central nervous system metastases is diagnosed among patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast … [Read more...]

Yoga helps fight breast cancer, say scientistsReported May 19, 2011   Practicing yoga significantly improves the quality of life of women suffering from breast cancer and undergoing radiation therapy, Indian and American researchers have established and scientifically confirmed yet another benefit of the globally-popular, ancient Indian practice. Yoga helps … [Read more...]

Breast cancer scan: Is 40 the right age or 50?Reported November 19, 2009 NEW DELHI: So what's the right age for an Indian woman to start getting screened for breast cancer -- 40 or 50? Opinion is divided just like it is in the US right now. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended on Monday that regular breast cancer screening of women should … [Read more...]