New report on CNS, metabolic, immunologic disorders, infection, cardiovascular disease and oncology therapeutic markets

New initiative to detect cancers in earliest stages inside cells

Show Your Logo supports fight against breast cancer

Oncologists present results from studies on relapse of breast cancer

Bloomberg TV to air segment on Antigen Express' immunotherapeutic breast cancer vaccine

Potential breakthrough test would predict breast cancer progression, recurrence

DCC gene protects mice from onset of colon cancer

Syndax announces data from entinostat phase 2 study on HL

Many postmenopausal women quit breast cancer drugs early because of side effects

VDF, CDC and VDC to educate women about gender-specific DVT risks

Study raises questions about breast cancer therapy

Positive results from Genentech's pertuzumab plus Herceptin Phase III study on HER2-positive mBC

Updated data from Novartis Afinitor plus everolimus Phase III study on advanced breast cancer

First Edition: December 7, 2011

Breast reconstruction after mastectomy safe for older women

Bush launches Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon project in Zambia

Unigene acquires exclusive worldwide rights to oral PTH program from GSK

Genetic variation predicts survival chances of ovarian cancer

First results from whole-genome sequencing clinical trial on triple negative breast cancer

Benefits of exercise for breast cancer patients with lymphedema

New method reveals complete set of aberrant signaling pathways that give rise to cancers

Researchers identify cancer cell mitochondria as 'Achilles' heel' of tumor growth

Healthy snacks can aid weight-loss efforts

Hologic releases C-View synthesized 2D image reconstruction algorithm

JIB highlights aluminium's potential role in neurodegenerative diseases

Men less willing to participate in cancer screening than women

Defending Washington's basic health plan; Questioning Wisconsin's proposed health care cuts

Study reveals PEA-15 protein can enhance cancer cell proliferation

Viewpoints: Finding savings in Medicare; The Avastin saga; Changes in health care business

Multi-center cabozantinib trial for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer with bone metastases initiated

FDA Commissioner revokes approval of Genentech's Avastin for treatment of mBC

Dendrimers can capture circulating tumor cells in blood by biomimicry

MammaCare technology sets standards for clinical breast exams

Advaxis licenses ISG15 tumor antigen from University of Pennsylvania

Amgen's XGEVA delays onset of bone metastases in men with prostate cancer

ZIOPHARM announces darinaparsin preclinical data on prostate cancer

First Edition: Nov. 11, 2011

APMA encourages 'Knock Your Socks Off' foot care campaign for people with diabetes

Johns Hopkins researchers unravel how breast cancer metastasizes

Low uptake of screening and poor awareness of breast cancer symptoms need to be addressed

Lapatinib drug could also treat head and neck cancers

CWRU to establish umbrella program for integrative oncology

Just couple of glasses of wine a day could raise risk of breast cancer: Study

NanoString closes $20M Series D round of equity financing

Women may not receive adequate fertility preservation advice before breast cancer treatment

Blocking APE1 enzyme could provide new way to kill cancer cells

Sitting around could be waiting for cancer to strike say researchers

Princeton University's bone marrow research to prevent breast cancer metastasis

Study: Birth cohort screening for HCV is cost effective in primary care setting

GTx third quarter net loss increases to $9.3 million

Celldex third quarter net loss increases to $11.8 million

Alcohol consumption in earlier and later adult life associated with increased risk of breast cancer

First study to evaluate mycoestrogens in young girls

Exclusion of family planning, HIV prevention from Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership is 'counter-intuitive'

Breast cancer not 100% inherited: Study

Fat cells play a major role in mediating ovarian cancer metastasis

The West Clinic to partner with Methodist for cancer care

Functional link between IKBKE and Akt activation in breast cancer

NIH awards $452,218 for research on proinflammatory biomarkers and post-breast cancer lymphedema

Nipple sparing mastectomy safe and effective option for breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer screening effectiveness under scrutiny yet again

Invuity's illuminated breast retractor system helps surgeons to better visualize delicate structures

HCI researchers discover new way to model human breast cancer

EAE, ASE to issue echocardiography guidelines for early detection of cardio toxicity

Weill Cornell researcher to study link between obesity, inflammation and breast cancer

UH scientists recommend new drug strategies for chronic diseases

CERT gene silencing makes breast cancer cells more sensitive to drugs

Estrogen regulates energy expenditure, appetite and body weight

Medicare reimbursements high for digital mammography ??” though test may be no more effective than less expensive ones

Women with morbid obesity develop breast cancer at a younger age

Viewpoints: Class Act's effect on health law; new prescriptions for Medicare; food marketing to kids

New onset tenderness after combo hormone therapy increases risk of breast cancer

Myths and misconceptions about diabetes

SFDA approves China Medical Technologies' colorectal cancer assay

Intellikine commences INK1117 Phase I dose escalation study in cancer

Roundup: Calif. insurer's Avastin decision; Kansas dental care; Gov. Brown vetoes nursing bill

AIM at Melanoma applauds bill banning children from using indoor tanning beds

MicroRNA-101 can block autophagy in cancer cells

Preventive task force panel will urge men to skip prostate screening, reports say

ICREA researcher has set up spin-off Supragen at IRB Barcelona

CSHL publishes 'The Mammary Gland as an Experimental Model' book

Brave breast cancer survivors on camera ??“ scars and all

Jackson Health System, Panera Bread partner to raise awareness on breast cancer

BT to support 2011 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

PTK6 protein may play a different role in colon and breast cancer

Resveratrol inhibits proliferation of hormone resistant breast cancer cells

Beta-blockers can prevent breast cancer metastasis and improve survival

Plausible way to circumvent drug resistance in breast cancer cells

First Edition: September 28, 2011

Zoledronic acid may benefit post-menopausal women with breast cancer

Researchers devise protein 'switch' that instructs cancer cells to produce their own medication

Combination of Afinitor, exemestane reduces risk of breast cancer progression in women

Drug combo for breast cancer in post-menopausal women shows promise

Data from Amgen's XGEVA and Vectibix studies to be presented at EMCC 2011

Adeno-associated virus type 2 kills human breast cancer cells in lab

MD Anderson professor wins 2011 Julie and Ben Rogers Award for Excellence in Prevention

MRI screenings for breast cancer benefit high-risk, underserved women

Survey confirms low BPA exposure levels in food packaging

Scientists discover crucial connection in skin formation

Top-line data from Spectrum's SPI-1620 Phase 1 combination study on carcinoma

ESMO honors three medical oncologists for cancer care and research

Hologic to showcase automated systems for cervical cancer screening at IPV, Berlin

Breast cancer breakthrough by Welsh medical student

UNC-45A protein plays critical role in breast cancer cell division and migration

Exonhit consolidated revenues decrease 56% to ?‚¬ 2.4 million for first half of 2011

Researchers identify new type of potential anticancer drug

George W. Bush Institute forms public-private partnership to combat cervical, breast cancers in developing world

Breast-conservation therapy and mastectomy provide similar survival rates for early-stage breast cancer

Ohio Third Frontier grants to advance Philips Healthcare Global Advanced Imaging Innovation Center

First Edition: September 7, 2011

IBCRF awards TGen $50,000 to discover genetic origins of inflammatory breast cancer

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers siRNA libraries in Labcyte Echo qualified source plates

Study: No big shift toward higher fatal heart attack rates after menopause in women

SWOG selects four cancer researchers for 2011 Young Investigator Training Course

Regis to host one-day haircutting event in support of breast cancer research

Positive results from Bionovo's Menerba tolerability trial on menopausal hot flashes

Boehringer Ingelheim initiates two afatinib phase II studies in HER2-positive breast cancer

FDA approves Abbott's Vysis ALK FISH test for NSCLC therapy selection

Long-term effects of chemotherapy on women's reproductive health

ADA's 2011 food and nutrition conference to be held in San Diego

Study of Chicago neighborhoods tracks prevalence of five key public health issues

NK cells may help limit metastasis in women with breast cancer

Women, doctors should communicate about overall health and breast cancer screenings

Male breast cancer patients denied Medicaid coverage

Cancer Information Service celebrates helping one million Canadians

Conference to discuss novel studies that address how inherited genes cause breast cancer

Celldex second quarter net loss increases to $10.2 million

PSI develops new breast cancer diagnostic method

Scientists show how RET gene in breast cancer cells responds to estrogen

Breast cancer survival and lymph nodes

Lipofilling found safe after breast cancer surgery

Racal differences in breast cancer survival: Study

The next round of mammogram advice

Leading cancer specialists and researchers establish Australia??™s first comprehensive ???Cancer Survivors Centre??™

Chemotherapy combined with anti-cancer agent shows promise for treatment of aggressive breast cancers

Study reveals how alcohol and weight influence breast cancer hormone levels in post menopausal women

Researchers identify potential therapeutic target for ER-negative breast cancer

HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer women benefit from trastuzumab and chemotherapy

Scientists identify new metabolic pathway for breast cancer

CLEOPATRA Phase III study on HER2-positive mBC meets primary endpoint

Medical community welcomes $30 million funding to fast track cancer research

Viewpoints: Prominent Republicans against IPAB; docs defend health law; medical marijuana research

U.S. Senators introduce Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act

Scientists discover mechanism that enables developing cancer cells to sustain abnormal growth

Mammograms should be personalized based on woman's age, breast density

Avastin for breast cancer still covered by Medicare despite FDA indecision

Panel advises FDA to reject Avastin as breast cancer drug

TCGA examines ovarian serous adenocarcinoma tumors from 500 patients

FDA's ODAC recommends withdrawal of Avastin approval for metastatic breast cancer

First Edition: June 28, 2011

FDA hearing on breast cancer drug set for this week

Amgen files sBLA for XGEVA with FDA to treat castrate-resistant prostate cancer

Researchers demonstrate how Runx3 protein could suppress breast cancer tumor growth

Prostate cancer therapy may benefit patients with oestrogen-negative breast cancer

First Edition: June 27, 2011

BHGI, Shanghai CDC to form Breast Health Resource Center in China

Older women in the UK less likely to have breast cancer surgery than younger ones

Statistics of breast cancer risk

QIAGEN to acquire Ipsogen

Reovirus with paclitaxel, carboplatin can treat metastatic non-small cell lung cancer

Neoprobe's Lymphoseek Phase 3 trial data presented at SNM annual meeting

ABRAXANE and bevacizumab clinical studies on unresectable melanoma presented at ASCO 2011

FDA lifts BioSante's GVAX Prostate Cancer Vaccine clinical hold

Scientists discover key molecule that targets tumour blood vessels

APP to commence marketing Letrozole Tablets for breast cancer in the U.S.

Manhattan acquires Senior Scientific

Positive results from RXi NeuVax Phase 2 trial on breast cancer presented at ASCO 2011

GTx to initiate two Ostarine Phase III trial for treatment of muscle wasting in patients with NSCLC

NCIC CTG's exemestane clinical trial data on breast cancer presented at ASCO 2011

Additional radiation treatment shows promise for breast cancer surgery patients

Ipsen decides to assess development of Irosustat in combination with hormonal therapies

Thermography is not a substitute for mammography, warns FDA

PTEN does not reduce effectiveness of breast cancer drug, Herceptin: Study

Many women over 70 with stage I breast cancer opt for radiation therapy: ASCO

Nutribar, CBCF partner to support breast cancer research

Tacrolimus prevents breast cancer growth in pre-clinical studies

Folic acid during pregnancy reduces rate of colon cancer in offspring

Tigris Pharmaceuticals begins enrollment in AFP-464 Phase 2 trial in ER-positive breast cancer

Researchers discover protein switch that can trigger heart failure

Variant of obesity gene may increase breast cancer risk

Scientists find new drug target in breast cancer

Breast cancer survivors, advocates stress importance of Every Woman Counts program

Bristol-Myers Squibb to present abstracts on oncology compounds at ASCO 2011 Annual Meeting

EMA CHMP recommends positive opinion for marketing authorization of Amgen's XGEVA

Bayer, Onyx to present Nexavar-chemotherapy combination Phase 2b trial data in breast cancer at ASCO 2011

RXi to present updated NeuVax Phase II trial data in breast cancer at ASCO 2011

On Op-Ed pages, controversies abound: Romney, Gingrich, abortion, telemedicine, cancer funding cuts

Clinical PET system for early stage breast cancer diagnosis

New York Academy of Sciences and Zeltia to host marine drug discovery forum on May 20, 2011

ZIOPHARM submits IND with FDA for Ad-RTS-IL-12 Phase I study in cancer

Rethink praises Ontario's decision to provide breast cancer patients with access to Herceptin

ACS, PGi celebrate 10 years of partnership on key cancer initiatives

Women with invasive breast cancer can benefit from new genomic test

Genetic test to identify women at higher risk of breast cancer could reduce risks associated with screening

Coffee consumption can reduce risk of ER-negative breast cancer in women

Study analyzes breast-feeding frequency of infants in eight inner-city Philadelphia health centers

Study confirms prognostic role of CTC in metastatic breast cancer

Affordable preventive care options available for all California women

UT Southwestern researcher measures estrogen's effect on breast cancer cells

ZIOPHARM reports net loss of $39.0 million for first quarter 2011

Researchers identify regulatory protein that can inhibit cancer metastasis

Top-line results from Lymphoseek NEO3-09 Phase 3 study in breast cancer, melanoma

USPSTF recommendations negatively impact yearly mammograms among 40-49 year old women

Alcohol and raised cancer risk: Report

MarginProbe System meets its primary endpoints: Dune Medical Devices

IMPAKT 2011 conference to highlight new breast cancer studies

Reimbursement policy influences choice of IMRT for treating breast cancer

Celgene non-GAAP total revenue increases 40% to $1.11 billion

New nanoparticle imaging agent can help diagnose heart disease, breast cancer

Nationwide researchers to launch Oncotype DX test phase III trial in breast cancer

Mylan launches Letrozole Tablets for hormone receptor-positive early stage breast cancer

Epic Imaging receives 100% Mammography Quality Standards Act score

U-M receives Taubman Institute's $100 million gift for innovative medical science

Providing complete information about breast cancer treatment options often ends up overwhelming patients

New method allows single microchip to screen tens of thousands of genes simultaneously

Sialix announces blood test results for early detection and treatment of breast cancer

New findings show relation between breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Advancell initiates ATH008 phase IIb study for hand-foot syndrome

Mount Sinai's new Dubin Breast Center to provide patients with seamless care

Scientists identify novel small molecules that block human tumor cell growth

Breast cancer patients can benefit from new nanobodies

A4M: Estrogen helps prevent risk of breast cancer in women

Scientists identify novel mechanism to control cancer spread

New report finds 13,000 cancer cases per year in the UK due to alcohol consumption

Fish oil can serve as beneficial booster for tamoxifen breast cancer therapy

Breast cancer survivors with poor physical health scores at elevated risk of poorer outcomes

Estrogen therapy for menopause, study looks at risks-benefits

Specific lipids in tumours linked to cancer progression and patient survival

$1,000,000 research award to study link between exercise and breast cancer

Estrogen only hormone replacement not so risky after 50??™s: Study

Researchers identify genetic anomaly that may drive rare subset of prostate cancers

Artemisinin or high-pressure oxygen can boost natural cancer remedy

Women with ovarian cancer having BRCA2 gene mutations are more likely to survive

Lilly presents results of JAK2, Hedgehog inhibitor preclinical cancer studies at 102nd AACR

Vitamin D can reduce estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer

Olivia??™s cancer center receives $45 million for completion

New anti-angiogenic therapy can lead to tumour growth inhibition

Cancer Discovery to present practice-changing research at AACR meeting

LCA calls for comprehensive plan of action to reduce lung cancer mortality

Syndax to present entinostat data against cancer at AACR meeting

RXi Pharmaceuticals to acquire Apthera

Researchers identify drug candidate that can treat prostate cancer

BioSante completes patient enrollment in LibiGel Phase III trial against HSDD

College of Notre Dame to host recruitment rally for nationwide breast cancer initiative

Study: No increase in abnormal mammogram results after breast 'lipomodeling'

Drugs can prevent risk of breast cancer in women, experts say

Breast cancer specialists offer new technology for patients to detect early-stage lymphedema

POET-COPD study looks at controlling 'lung attacks' which can lead to increased ER visits

Positive Phase 3 results from Tarsa's ORACAL study validates Unigene's oral peptide drug delivery technology

Rethink acknowledges Ontario's new breast cancer program

CytRx commences INNO-206 Phase 1b trial in advanced solid tumors

Shanghai ChemPartner signs outsource research service agreement with Shenogen Pharma

vRad launches breast imaging solutions across the U.S.

Scientists identify unique function of Twist1 in tumor metastasis

Research highlights benefit of shortened radiation course for patients with DCIS

New analytic method suggests tumors grow in punctuated, staccato-like bursts

CytRx reports $0.4M net income for 2010 vs. $4.8M net loss for 2009

Halozyme Therapeutics 2010 net loss decreases to $53.2 million

Multiple target therapy may treat HER2-positive breast cancers

Solasia, ZIOPHARM enter license and collaboration agreement for darinaparsin product

Chemotherapy, endocrine therapy may increase risk of bone fractures in breast cancer survivors

Hemispherx, Chronix jointly file US patent application for CFS blood test

Scientist receives $4 million Australia fellowship to continue cancer origin research

EU's Avastin policy: A stark contrast to the FDA's recent decision

Naviscan launches PEM breast cancer scanner in Europe

BigThink.com launches breakthroughs: Discussion highlighting cutting-edge cancer research

NCI sponsors multi-center phase 2 study of entinostat-anastrozole combination in triple negative breast cancer

Leptin receptor antagonist peptide demonstrates efficacy against triple negative breast cancer

Global Genes Project, 46NYC introduce t-shirts to create awareness about lack of drug treatments for rare disease

Radioactive tracing agent can identify tumor-draining sentinel nodes in breast cancer, melanoma patients

The Lancet journal publishes XGEVA Phase 3 study results against prostate cancer, bone metastases

Study: When it comes to elective surgery, where you live matters

New study: Multiple full-term pregnancies may have higher risk of 'triple-negative' breast cancer

FDA clears Agendia's breast cancer recurrence assay

New technique allows early identification of metastasis in women with breast cancer

CompanDX, CRL enter multi-year agreement to develop biomarker panels

Research cuts could mean ongoing cancer deaths

Biologist investigates CAPV-EAE population for hereditary breast and ovary cancer

UT Southwestern treats breast-cancer patient with Accuray CyberKnife System

CTI's fourth quarter net loss increases to $34.1 million

Genetic proof for anti-cancer properties of antioxidants and autophagy inhibitors

Hunk protein inhibition might provide new approach to treat HER2-positive breast cancer

WIN Consortium proposes unique alliance to fight cancer

Study finds breast cancer patients do not benefit from axillary lymph node dissection

Study estimates 1.3 million cancer deaths in Europe in 2011

Positive results from EpiCept NP-1 Phase IIb trial in patients with CPN

Patients receiving cancer treatment may experience skin, hair, nail problems

Hologic receives FDA approval for hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection

American Cancer Society report released on World Cancer Day

New study provides insight into mechanism behind breast cancer mutation

Women's risk of getting breast cancer increases from one in nine to one in eight

New concrete actions on cancer prevention in Europe

USPTO issues notice of allowance to Vermillion's breast cancer biomarkers

Elsevier acquires Cancer Information Group's oncology journals portfolio

Trained dog sniffs out colon cancer with 98% accuracy

American Cancer Society reports racial disparity continues to increase death rate for some cancers

New study: FUS protein appears to inhibit growth of prostate cancer cells in lab

Bionovo prices public offering of common stock at $1.30 per share

ASPS, FDA collaborate to establish national breast implant registry

FDA grants BioSante Orphan Drug designation for Melanoma Cancer Vaccine

New study finds disparities in chlamydia screening

Researchers design engineered organ study the use of nanoparticles in breast cancer detection

Tamoxifen may reduce individual's risk of death from lung cancer: New study

Routine mammograms can show arterial calcium deposits in women with ESRD, CKD

Researchers discover nitroxoline can reduce human breast, bladder cancer cell growth

Health care reform should mend disconnect between USPSTF recommendations and Medicare coverage

Cancer cells brought back under normal control

Modifiable and non-modifiable lifestyle factors influence breast cancer risk

Diabetes increases risk of death in breast cancer patients

PAM50 test is now available to classify breast cancer subtypes

Exposure to room light prior to bedtime suppresses melatonin levels, increases cancer and diabetes risk: Study

Doctors matter in treatment of breast cancer

Study identifies over 30 breast cancer gene targets involved in drug resistance to chemotherapy

MacroGenics commences MGAH22 Phase I trail for patients with HER2-positive cancer

Sanofi-aventis announces publication of positive BSI-201 phase II results for breast cancer

CDK1 protein deactivates EZH2 enzyme that causes cancer spread

FDA approves Endo's FORTESTA Gel for low testosterone

Earlier diagnosis in Cowden syndrome patients predisposed to breast and kidney cancer

Patients with over expression of P-Rex1 protein are more likely to develop cancer metastasis

Today's Opinions: Congressional funding vote leaves out health law; Price controls on health; Tough choices in Washington State

FDA moves to curb Avastin's approval for breast cancer

Today's Opinions: Cucinelli argues for quickly moving Va. case to the Supreme Court; Unraveling Medicaid leaves a big gap; Taking away a cancer treatment

Genetic biomarker linked to increased risk for breast cancer found in 'junk' DNA

Study: Biomarkers may aid in early diagnosis of breast cancer

Today's Opinions: Health law spending; Funding threats undercut U.S. legal tradition; Medicaid falls short

New findings says TRIM24 protein plays active role in breast cancer formation

Enzon in collaboration with NCI initiates EZN-2968, EZN-2208 Phase I studies for arresting tumor growth

Domainex wins 2010 Genesis Life Science Innovation and Enterprise Programme Of The Year Award

FOXA1 gene controls oestrogen-fuelled growth of breast cancer cells

Strategies for securing life insurance policy for pre-existing medical conditions

bioTheranostics reports new findings from study evaluating Breast Cancer Index molecular oncology test

GeparQuinto study data on bevacizumab plus chemotherapy in early breast cancer to be presented at 33rd CTRC-AACR

Do not delay breast cancer therapy during pregnancy

Presence of circulating tumor cells in early-stage breast cancer doubles risk of relapse and death

Xeloda may reduce recurrence of faster growing breast cancers: Study

HOXB7 gene raises tamoxifen resistance in women with early-stage breast cancer

Depression drug appears effective in reducing pain associated with breast cancer treatment

Entinostat plus erlotinib improves survival in NSCLC patients with elevated E-cadherin

Aromatase inhibitors raise risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal breast cancer patients

Weightlifting program does not increase risk of lymphedema in breast cancer survivors

Protein alpha-2-beta-1 integrin suppresses metastasis

Cylene Pharmaceuticals to present data on CK2 inhibitor at ASH Annual Meeting

Investigator recommends screening mammogram during first week of menstrual cycle

Seven studies on Oncotype DX breast cancer test to be presented at 33rd CTRC-AACR SABCS

New standard treatment for early stage breast cancer

Zometa improves OS, PFS in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients: Phase III study

Review shows need for standardized approach to outcome assessment in breast reconstruction

Experts reach consensus on beneficial effects of Soy

Quebec Foundation invests $5 million for breast cancer research

Annual mammography screening reduces risk of mastectomy

Drugs that target DNA in later-stage cancers could be effective in treating breast tumors

GE Healthcare highlights technologies to support healthymagination strategy at RSNA 2010

Blocking miR-375 microRNA in ERalha-positive breast cancer cells slows down cancer cell growth

Disrupting estrogen pathway can halt expansion of breast cancer stem cells: Research

IsoRay to sell $2.25 million in common stock

Multidisciplinary clinic approach can improve survival in patients with aggressive prostate cancer

Exelixis reports interim data of XL184 for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Targeted therapies could treat a broad range of cancers: Research

AVEO commences enrollment in Phase 1b combination trial of tivozanib with oral capecitabine in advanced tumors

Canadian government announces new research initiative on childhood obesity

FDA approves Halaven therapy for metastatic late-stage breast cancer

RBC boosting drugs may undermine breast cancer treatment with Herceptin

New study finds PEM reduces unnecessary breast biopsies

Women and cancer today

Antigen Express awarded Therapeutic Discovery Project grants for cancer vaccine development

Data from AVEO's tivozanib-FOLFOX6 combination Phase 1b trial presented at 22nd EORTC-NCI-AACR

Senior Scientific receives QTDP grants for cancer detection and treatment

Only 50% of lung cancer patients in England are getting lifesaving surgery

Denosumab superior to Zometa in preventing SREs in breast cancer patients with bone metastases: Study

Parascript receives $244,479.25 federal grant under Affordable Care Act

Synta reports $10.3M net loss for third quarter 2010 vs. $118.1M net income for third quarter 2009

OncoMed receives $1.2 million to support therapeutic programs under QTDP program

Celldex third quarter net loss increases to $9.1 million

Gottlieb Hospital nurse raises $2,000 to fight breast cancer

Accuray to present CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System at ASTRO Meeting

AACR announces launch of new journal, Cancer Discovery

ImmunoGen first quarter net loss increases to $12.9 million

IsoRay completes Cs-131 brachytherapy seeds feasibility study for breast cancer treatment

Study finds green tea does not protect breast cancer

Research indicates stroma tissue provides new drug target for treating pancreatic cancer

Research Roundup: U.S. life expectancy ratings; Medicare Advantage outlook; Should advanced cancer patients have routine screening tests?

Fred Hutchinson Center offers research-based tip sheets for breast cancer survivors

BIOTONE donates $5,000 to Council of Community Clinics for breast cancer research

Abbott third quarter worldwide sales increase 11.8% to $8.7 billion

More education and attention needed on inflammatory breast cancer

MPI of Biochemistry and GSK collaborate in development of new drugs for type 2 diabetes

Medifocus receives two patents to expand IP portfolio

NCCN updates Clinical Practice Guidelines for Breast Cancer

Karmanos Cancer Institute awarded $3M NIH grant to study triple-negative breast cancer

BioSante enrolls 2,500th woman in LibiGel Phase III cardiovascular and breast cancer safety study

UK Intellectual Property Office issues patent for entinostat

Researchers identify genes that predict early menopause

A new therapeutic approach for cancer

Canadian Cancer Society announces 'Feast for the Fight' fundraising event

Scientists identify gene that could predict breast cancer patients' response to tamoxifen

US Oncology enrolls 1,000th patient in Phase I clinical trial

Combination of cetuximab and cisplatin chemotherapy benefits women with triple-negative breast cancer

Scripps Research study findings could transform drug development to produce more effective treatments

BARDA awards $4.2 million contract to Menssana Research to develop breath test for radiation exposure

Shift work can cause cancer: Research

Breast density notification laws can improve cancer detection

AstraZeneca provides free medicines to patients at Primary Care Center Pharmacy in Sacramento

Louise A. Villejo recognized with 2010 Julie and Ben Rogers Award for Excellence in Education

Study finds link between air pollution and breast cancer

Alma Lasers partners with National Breast Cancer Foundation to combat breast cancer

CPF honors three critical areas of leadership for Pulmonary Fibrosis community

Preclinical data of Enzon's PEG-SN38 in pediatric neuroblastoma published in Clinical Cancer Research

Merck Serono to present Erbitux data at ESMO Congress

Mind-body intervention effective in treating persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors

Cancer patients likely to experience memory impairment: Study

Researchers report chemotherapy affects gray matter in breast cancer patients

UTHealth researcher receives grant to develop biochemical diagnosis test for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers develop C5 technology to identify CTCs in breast cancer

Mammogram for women over 40: Debate continues

AACR to host Third Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities

Study finds PEM scanners equivalent to breast MRI in detecting cancerous lesions

Insuring your health: Health law calls for breast cancer warnings to young women

Researchers unveil mechanism of candida infections

Researchers identify biomarker to predict tivozanib drug resistance

C-CCNE receives grant to improve cancer treatment using nanotechnology

Hologic receives FDA voting for 3-D digital mammography system

Increased awareness, improved treatments not mammograms responsible for drop in breast cancer deaths, Study finds

JustAnswer doctors answer queries on breast cancer

Global dementia costs hit $604 billion: World Alzheimer Report 2010

Regular consumption of watercress can prevent breast cancer: Research

Scientists discover new genetic variants, pave way for early detection of ovarian cancer

ESMO honors three eminent cancer specialists for their contribution towards medical research

ESMO honors eminent cancer specialists

Study to assess impact of radiation exposure on multiple cancer risk

Scientists discover study of calcium deposits helps effective breast cancer diagnosis

FDA approves FASLODEX 500mg dose for metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women

Education and prevention strategies vital in addressing breast cancer in Mexican-origin women

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation announces global release of engineered mammalian cell lines

Study: Preemptive surgery may help prevent cancer for some women

High-fat diet during puberty increases risk of breast cancer

NeoPharm second-quarter net loss decreases to $0.8 million

Breast Cancer Campaign aims to make the event bigger

PEM scanners demonstrate improved specificity with high sensitivity in breast cancer diagnosis: Study

Low testosterone levels to blame for low libido, fatigue and weight gain

SRI and Taiho collaborate to advance clinical development of TAS-108 breast cancer program

IUPUI researchers' paper wins International Conference on Pattern Recognition's best scientific paper award

Breast cancer accomplice discovered

Experimental drug benefits women with advanced ovarian or breast tumours caused by BRCA gene faults

FDA considers dropping Avastin approval, approves five-day emergency contraception pill

First Edition: August 16, 2010

Pathology experts meet to at SESPM to update new advances in breast surgery

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, OCNA urge FDA to allow use of Avastin

Study to evaluate sensitivity of mammography combined with somo???v ABUS technology in breast cancer screening

Health Canada approves first targeted biological therapy to show survival benefit in stomach cancer

Norwegian cervical screening program begins reimbursing for liquid-based cytology

Gene associated with susceptibility to chronic pain caused by nerve injury identified

CTI second-quarter total net operating expenses decrease to $20.0 million

HF-WBI effective for patients with early stage breast cancer

FDA clears iCAD's VeraLook computer-aided detection product for virtual colonoscopy

Infinity reports $18.4 million total revenue for second-quarter 2010

NCI panel recommends Celsion's Phase III ThermoDox HEAT Study as Priority Clinical Trial for HCC

Study shows oral contraceptive use increases risk of breast cancer in African American women

Taoist Tai Chi internal arts of health celebrates 40 years

ZIOPHARM second-quarter net loss from operations increases to $5.1 million

Clarient second-quarter net revenue increases 21% to $28.7 million

Texas raises organ donor registry; D.C. not ready for medical marijuana sales; L.A. health department facing major service cuts

Cytori Therapeutics receives European approval for Celution System

Today's OpEds: Health reform and long-term care; Health care incentives; Reasons for optimism or repeal and replace?

Axela acquires Xceed Molecular

First patient enrolled in Phase 3 SyNAPSe study of BHR-100 for TBI

2010 Life Beyond Cancer Retreat invites applications

African ancestry associated with triple-negative breast cancer: Study

New campaign empowers, inspires women and families affected by epilepsy

iCAD launches new advanced MRI product suite

Rate of women getting mammography screenings stalls; colorectal cancer screenings remain underused by medicare patients

Genentech disappointed with FDA ODAC's recommendation against Avastin

Over-expression of Arpc1b promotes tumorigenic properties of breast cancer cells: Research

Case Western Reserve awarded $0.5M for study of breast cancer in older women

Survival rates of nine types of cancer in Spain

Arsenic nanoparticle to combat aggressive type of breast cancer prevalent in young women

Premier, Xoft execute group purchasing contract

Highlights of AAPM 52nd meeting

New prediction tool estimates risk for recurrence after breast-conserving surgery in DCIS patients

Loyola primary care physicians honored with Blue Ribbon rating from Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Antigen Express granted patent for AE37 immunotherapeutic vaccine: Generex Biotechnology

MD+DI survey names Crux Biomedical as one of "50 Companies to Watch"

Common SNP in sequence of human genome conferring risk of vascular diseases discovered

Midatech, Immunotope form joint venture to develop antigen based products for immune therapies

Regular use of fish oil supplements reduces risk of invasive ductal breast cancer

FDA-approved bioidentical estrogens help women manage common symptoms of menopause

Clinical performance data of Cervista HPV HR presented at International Papillomavirus Conference

Heart attack death rates drop in hospitals; CDC reports increase in colon cancer screening rate

First Edition: July 7, 2010

Data on activity of Nektar's NKTR-102 in gastrointestinal cancer presented at ESMO 12th World Congress

Cancer Research UK raises £200,000 in Network Rail partnership celebrations

ZERO demands ACS apology on effectiveness of PSA test

Research roundup: Docs' views of industry gifts; Chemotherapy payments; Health law and states

PARP inhibitors may be effective in men with prostate cancer due to BRCA2 alteration: Researchers

Recent objections would eliminate use of routine breast cancer screening mammograms: Authors

Independent DMC recommends continuation of BioSante's ongoing LibiGel CV and Breast Cancer Safety Study

Encouraging interim results from stem and regenerative cell-enriched fat grafting breast reconstruction trial

Early detection helps prevent nearly thousand deaths from breast cancer each year: Research

Bayer, OncoMed collaborate to develop anti-cancer stem cell therapeutics to target Wnt signaling pathway

Stimuvax clinical program resumed in patients with NSCLC

Report reveals increase in patients influence on success, failure of new drugs

Exercise helps patients recover shoulder movement after breast cancer surgery

Study aims at determining optimal dose of nab-paclitaxel with carboplatin as first-line therapy for NSCLC

ARBs may be linked with increased risk of developing cancer: US scientists

Xoft reports clinical benefits of isotope-free electronic radiation therapy for treatment of cancer

Nurse with enhanced clinical skills detects same breast abnormalities as surgeon

New guideline to improve IHC testing for expression status of ER and PgR in breast cancer issued

AVEO Pharmaceuticals presents tivozanib??™s Phase 2 trial data at ASCO meeting

Abraxis BioScience presents phase 3 trial data on metastatic malignant melanoma

Budget cuts, poor fiscal management threaten breast cancer screening for needy women

Interpretation of multiple gene function may hold clue to autism

UAB researchers win grant to study metastasis of dead cancer cells

Older breast cancer women in Scotland do not receive same level of treatment as younger patients

22 Midwest facilities named Centers of Excellence in accelerated partial breast irradiation

NICE decides not to recommend lapatinib for women with advanced breast cancer

Myriad Pharmaceuticals announces strategic initiatives to focus on oncology pipeline

Breast tomosynthesis holds promise for early breast cancer detection

Breast cancer research showcased at ASCO Annual Meeting

Researchers discover RAF oncogene that may drive aggressive forms of prostate cancer

Phase Ib/II trial data for trastuzumab-DM1 in combination with pertuzumab presented at ASCO 2010

Discovery reveals a new approach to target cancer

Researchers identify new therapeutic target for cognitive decline

Discovery provides new therapeutic target to prevent brain function loss

TapImmune signs Licensing Option agreement with Mayo Clinic for breast cancer vaccine technology

Elekta acquires Resonant Medical

First Edition: May 28, 2010

IMRT leads to fewer cases of xerostomia than other types of radiation: AHRQ report

Amgen announces European approval of Prolia

State Roundup: Oklahoma, S.C. and Ill. facing tough choices on health costs

Regulators puzzling out what insurers must do under new health law

Delphinus Medical Technologies secures $8M in venture capital to commercialize SoftVue system

Data evaluating use of nab-paclitaxel for treatment of pancreatic cancer to be presented at ASCO 2010

Nektar Therapeutics to present data of NKTR-102 Phase 2 clinical trial in ovarian cancer at 46th ASCO

ZIOPHARM Oncology to present phase II data from PICASSO trial for soft tissue sarcoma at ASCO meeting

'Teachable moments' can reduce cancer risk in children of parents with mutations in tumor suppressor genes

Mutation in BRCA1 tumor suppressor gene helps develop breast, ovarian cancer: Study

University of Arkansas to host the 2010 Advances in Breast Cancer Research workshop

Generex Biotechnology's Phase I study data of AE37 for prostate cancer published

Hawthorn announces licensing deal with University of Pittsburgh for novel monoclonal antibodies for cancer

United Spinal Association and ICS co-sponsor first annual conference to empower women with disabilities

Twenty rising juniors to create bras during summer break

27-year-old sickle cell disease patient undergoes multiple joint replacement surgery

CTI to conduct phase II study of pixantrone in patients with HER2-negative breast cancer

Older women want more information about breast cancer, breast screening: Survey

New combination therapy may help treat anti-estrogen resistant ER+ breast cancer

Gene patenting policies affect patient access to testing for disease-causing genes: Study

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals reports consolidated financial results for first quarter 2010

Scientists discover key molecular mechanism in breast cancer metastasis

BioSante Pharmaceuticals reinitiates GVAX Prostate Cancer Vaccine development

BSGI improves breast cancer detection

Leading experts deliver breast cancer updates at unique public forum

Jumping elements in primates may have important consequences for studies of human genetic diseases

Three new biomarkers for ductal carcinoma in situ found

FDHN announces 2010 AGA Research Scholars

Wellcare faces allegations about director's resignation; Wellpoint confronts reports regarding breast cancer recissions

WellPoint responds to HHS letter on singling out women with breast cancer for rescission

Environmental factors may play bigger role in tumor development: BIDMC study

First Edition: April 23, 2010

Pelosi responds to reports of WellPoint dropping coverage for breast cancer patients

Detroit-area resident pleads guilty in fraudulent medical testing scheme

Waxman Foundation honors molecular biologist Alan Ashworth with the David T. Workman Memorial Award

Biological activity of Curis' CUDC-101 HDAC, EGFR and HER2 inhibitor published in Cancer Research

Increase in mammographic density associated with increase of breast cancer in EPT study participants

Plexxikon presents promising preclinical data from PLX3397 in vivo cancer studies

Silence Therapeutics, AstraZeneca announce one-year extension of ongoing siRNA delivery collaboration

ABRAXANE-bevacizumab combination therapy may exhibit potential in treatment of triple-negative breast cancers

USPTO issues patent covering method of metastatic breast cancer treatment using Bionovo's Bezielle

RANKL inhibition may prove effective in treatment of human malignancy, suggests study

Global guidelines for testing regimes for breast cancer patients

Study reveals increased risk for cancer among Latino populations

Role of race and health insurance status in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Study links cancer growth to sugar-based modification found naturally in the body

Genomic component playing key role in promoting breast cancer progression discovered

Results of Phase I ThermoDox dose escalation trial to be discussed in a press conference

Merge Healthcare to exhibit expanded suite of women's imaging solutions at NCBC 2010

Prague hosts 12th European Congress of Endocrinology

Study demonstrates potential ability of Chronix serum DNA assays in diagnosis of breast cancer

African-American women with advanced breast cancer have poorer survival rates

Cancer Prevention Coalition submits petition on imminent health hazard from hormonal meat

DNA patent case: US District Judge rules in favor of AMP

Canadians can join Canadian Cancer Society in the fight against cancer

Link between occupational exposures and postmenopausal breast cancer

FDA clears AdvanDx' 90 minutes protocol for C. albicans PNA FISH and C. albicans/C. glabrata PNA FISH tests

Systemic treatment of microRNA therapeutic targeting miR-10b inhibits breast cancer metastasis

Kylie Minogue supports breast cancer initiative

Interim data comparing Cervista HPV HR to Hybrid Capture 2 presented at 4th Biennial Meeting of AOGIN

Six weeks of radiotherapy to be consolidated into 30 minutes for breast cancer patients

Genome sequencing of tumors biopsied from women with invasive breast cancer

Presence of protein PARP in tumours may help predict response to chemotherapy

Informing young women surviving breast cancer about opportunities to have children

Changing drug therapy can help breast cancer patients get full benefit of tamoxifen treatment

Pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors, says study

Women from poor backgrounds have worse breast cancer outcomes

BioSante Pharmaceuticals receives FDA Orphan Drug designation for GVAX AML Vaccine

GUMC scientists awarded five-year $7.5M grant to perfect treatment of breast cancer

Major study shoots for personalized breast cancer drugs

Abstract about Phase I/II trial of ThermoDox in RCW accepted for presentation at ASCO 2010

Pathway Genomics' personal Genetic Health Report now available

Key cellular defect in protein synthesis can lead to cancer susceptibility

External beam radiotherapy device without shielded bunker infrastructure for breast cancer irradiation

Study offers new possibilities for breast and other cancer therapies

Gene defects could become targets for new personalised treatments for bowel cancer

YM BioSciences: Two posters on nimotuzumab accepted for presentation at AACR

Neoprobe meets with FDA to review Phase 3 clinical trial results of Lymphoseek drug

ABH to host three events featuring Dermagraft at DF Con 2010

Imaging tools may help address challenging clinical dilemma of prostate cancer care: Study

Side-Out Foundation sponsors new advanced breast cancer clinical trial

Celebrity supports fundraising event for cancer research

Corning Lab for Cure program

Breast cancer patients with early stage disease may not benefit from radiation after mastectomy

Presentation of results from open-label extension study of Xenazine

Life Technologies, TGen, US Oncology collaborate to sequence genomes of triple negative breast cancer patients

Second AACR cancer research conference to be hosted in Dead Sea, Jordan

Accurate, life-saving diagnostic tools needed for screening and prevention of prostate cancer, says AdMeTech

Celldex Therapeutics reports net loss of $13.5M for fourth-quarter of 2009

Longer wait for radiation treatment after breast cancer surgery increases risk of recurrence in older women

Starting radiotherapy as soon as possible could minimise breast cancer recurrence

Findings could lead to new cancer-fighting drugs

TechniScan launches clinical study to assess clinical utility of Warm Bath Ultrasound

Future work may uncover links between insulin use and cancer risk, say researchers

New class of breast cancer: Overexpression of LRP6 gene could be a potential marker

Foster Friess to make substantial contribution to fund ovarian cancer research at TGen

Celsion to commence Phase II Study of ThermoDox and RFA for CRLM

MRI more accurate than digital mammography or ultrasound for early diagnosis of breast cancer: EVA study

Massaging advanced cancer patients for 14 minutes can reduce stress: Study

Harbor BioSciences to receive patent for Apoptone in treatment of prostate cancer, breast cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy

Findings suggest bitter melon extract may help in preventing breast cancer

Unique resource for families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Combination of MRI and mammography reduces mortality rate in high-risk women

Amgen's Prolia Complete Response submission: FDA classifies and sets PDUFA date

Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer: 10th anniversary

10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

VARI researchers find ways to reverse resistance to sunitinib: Patients with ccRCC show positive response

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute awarded $11.5M NIH grant for research into methods of targeting cancer stem cells

Northern California Cancer Center becomes Cancer Prevention Institute of California

Study confirms link between mammographic breast density and breast cancer

New fluorescent probes improve tumor detection in mice

New project to unravel secret lives of cancer cells may help produce new cancer therapies

Celebrity promotes fundraising event fro cancer research

sanofi-aventis reports 2009 fourth-quarter and full-year net earnings

Leading researchers discuss latest breakthroughs and best forms of cancer prevention

Prolactin reduces the levels of BCL6 protein and prevents aggressive breast cancer

First Edition: February 1, 2010

Most Britons not aware of the dangers of alcohol misuse

Celgene reports total revenue of $758M for fourth-quarter of 2009

Pfizer's new pipeline shows growth and diversity in research and development

Long-term graft retention is improved through supplementation of fat grafts with ADRCs

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries receives FDA tentative approval for generic Femara Tablets

Social factors still influence access to cancer services

Breast cancer organizations form new agreement to raise funds for research

Autologous stem cell transplantation may benefit breast cancer patients

Yoga lowers number of compounds in blood and reduces inflammation

Institut Curie, Ipsogen sign scientific collaboration agreement in breast cancer domain

Variations in SNPs involved in modulating electrical impulse that govern working of heart discovered

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation announces first virtual affiliate of its National Survivor Network

Study suggests pomegranates may prevent growth of breast cancer cells

Komen for the Cure organizes new fitness event to fight breast cancer

SBI and ACR publish new recommendations on breast cancer screening

Anti-aromatase phytochemicals in pomegranates reduce hormone-dependent breast cancer

AP series examines worldwide impact of drug resistance

Self-seeding process of cancer cells can enhance tumor growth, says study

Thyroid cancer on the rise

Stochastic resonance can improve breast cancer detection

New data shows more number of women are attending breast screening program

Women eligible for breast cancer screening with MRI decline to undergo the procedure, study shows

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals announce collaboration in cancer therapy

Malignant breast tumor detection without biopsy

Priority Health launches new line of wellness packages for companies

BioMS Medical invests in Spectral Diagnostics to advance treatment for sepsis

Four commonly used chemotherapy drugs disrupt birth of new brain cells, shows study

Scientists discover new model to asses homeostatic relationships between body substances

Scientists discover possible way to identify malignant breast tumors without biopsy

Nanoprobes deliver drugs directly to the right tumor cellular compartments

Health experts discuss new treatment strategies for lung cancer at AACR-IASLC Joint Conference

Updated clinical data from Phase 2 study evaluating oral ridaforolimus presented

Study finds racial disparities in breast cancer care

Cell-enriched breast reconstruction procedure improves breast deformity in lumpectomy patients

Ipsen announces preliminary results of phase I trial in metastatic breast cancer with BN83495

Combination of Herceptin and chemotherapy improves treatment for women with HER2+ breast cancer

Study examines the association of BRCA1 gene, infertility and breast/ovarian cancer

Results from clinical survey of Oncotype DX on patients with node-positive breast cancer announced

California's EWC program: Cuts alarm breast cancer survivors and advocates

Positive results from Genomic Health's Oncotype DX study in breast cancer patients with node-positive disease

Initiation of multi-national Phase III study of Stimuvax announced

Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence

Eli Lilly provides financial guidance for 2010

Today's opinions and editorials

GPEC receives unrestricted grant of $250,000 to study new treatments for breast cancer

Multiple clinical study results of ABRAXANE to be presented by Abraxis BioScience

Neoprobe completes Phase 3 Lymphoseek clinical trial on breast cancer patients

Pixantrone demonstrates substantial reduction in cardiac cell toxicity compared to anthracyclines

Young women undergoing breast cancer screening may be exposed to unnecessary harm

SU2C awards $9.68 million to support high-risk cancer research

TGFb growth factor controls spread of cancer cells

Pfizer to present study findings from its expanded breast cancer portfolio

Breast Cancer Fund: Congress must enforce BPA ban in food and beverage containers

New data demonstrating the strength of Novartis' hematology portfolio to be presented

Researchers develop new application for improved detection of breast cancer cells

Annual screening ultrasound may benefit women who are at elevated risk for breast cancer

Imaging Diagnostic Systems showcases its CTLM system at the 2009 RSNA meeting

Positive data from Provectus Pharmaceuticals' psoriasis and atopic dermatitis trials

U-Systems announces significant upgrade for somo???v ABUS at RSNA 2009

BSGI proves to be an effective adjunct imaging modality for detecting DCIS

Presentations at Tuesday's RSNA conference

Medipattern, Sentinelle Medical sign technology access and distribution agreement

Sentinelle Medical, Ultrasonix Medical announce distribution partnership for new SonixTOUCH ultrasound imaging system

Study on deaths from cancer in Europe shows steady decline in mortality

Senate Health Committee likely to hold hearing on new mammogram guidelines

Report on the latest innovations in oncology diagnostics market

Breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy drug Taxol more likely to develop chronic neuropathic pain

Cancer promoting gene identified

Program on patients undergoing individualized treatment for metastatic breast cancer: NCCN

Short-term follow-up a reasonable alternative to biopsy of palpable breast lesions

A selection of today's opinions and editorials

HHS Secretary commended for her statement on government medical panel

Queen??™s University Belfast to study individualized radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer

Researchers develop new device with nano-sized features to grab cancer cells

Data on Synta Pharmaceuticals' STA-9090 synthetic inhibitor of Hsp90 presented

CRESTOR reduces major cardiovascular events in women by 46%

AACR-NCI-EORTC conference highlights major expansion in cancer drug pipeline

deCODE genetics files voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code

First Edition: October 16, 2009

ART Advanced Research Technologies receives delisting notice from TSX

Cancer patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of recurring malignancy

Breast & Women's Imaging Seminar to focus on new technological advances and interventional procedures

Poor access to interpreters can compromise doctor-patient communication in cancer care

Anemia-reducing medications linked to deep vein thrombosis in cancer patients

Breast Fest Film Festival to focus on storytelling as part of the healing process

Patients with highest breast density have greater risk of cancer recurrence, find researchers

FDA grants Abraxis BioScience orphan drug designation for ABRAXANE

New therapeutic approach targets cancer cells, not normal cells

Scientific and medical community mourns the loss of Emeritus Professor James Boyer Brown

superDimension's electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy device receives AMA Category I CPT code

Breastfeeding: ADA position paper details health benefits for both infants and mothers

A new blood test for breast cancer

WCMC-Q's biomedical research program makes significant progress

BHGI's approach to cancer treatment guidelines for low- and moderate-income countries

Fourth annual 'Think Pink, Practice Pink' campaign to raise awareness and support a cure for breast cancer

University of Virginia Cancer Center commences patient treatment with the TomoDirect delivery mode

Highlights of new cancer research to be presented at 51st ASTRO Annual Meeting

NCCN Guidelines for breast cancer does not recommend prophylactic mastectomy in women

Toxic chemicals in face paints can cause skin sensitization and contact dermatitis

New study provides insight into what women think on decision making with regard to breast cancer surgery

Physicians launch SUCCEED, program for breast cancer survivors

Canadian cardiologists, oncologists team up to fight breast cancer

Race to raise awareness about breast cancer at the Pyramids of Giza

Study on Pten's tumour suppressive functions published

Rocawear joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure movement in reclaiming women from breast cancer

Egypt Race for the Cure supports breast cancer programs

Hair & Makeup Artist Network teams up with UBCF to support women afflicted with breast cancer

Physicians' recognize benefits of genetic testing; say formal education required to put it into practice

Dig Pink Volleyball Breast Cancer Awareness campaign to raise $1 million in support of breast cancer research

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals reports positive results from Phase II trial of bavituximab

£17,000 grant to university researcher for breast cancer research

Report on demand in the Chinese markets for breast cancer treatment drugs

MUSC launches Social Media Newsroom for real-time information on medical news and research

New tools needed to identify men and women at risk for the most aggressive cancers

SIMPONI treatment results in greater inhibition of structural damage in arthritis patients

Amgen receives Complete Response Letter for the Biologic License Applications for Prolia from FDA

New decision-making tool offers breast reconstruction options post cancer surgery

Institute Curie Hospital in France adds another TomoTherapy radiation therapy system

Qforma introduces new phase of its healthcare database

China's SFDA approves Celsion??™s global Phase III ThermoDox HEAT trial for treating liver cancer

Purina Cat Chow's initiative for breast cancer awareness

Genetic mutation implicated in breast and ovarian cancers could also have a role in causing heart failure: Study

Samsung launches campaign to support breast cancer care and prevention

Five research teams receive $2.4 million to help breast cancer survivors

Women with breast cancer can improve their mental health through Transcendental Meditation technique

Study: Psychiatrists can distinguish competent defendants from incompetent ones

O-Cedar's initiative for breast cancer awareness

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to support research in numerous health areas

Kaiser Permanente receives $54 million grant from NIH to conduct health research

Breast tenderness indicates increased cancer risk among women on combination therapy

Health plans efforts to improve health care access to patients facing language barrier recognized by NCQA

American Airlines Admirals Club's initiative to support breast cancer awareness

Female lawmakers shape health care with their own stories

Breast cancer misinformation prevalent among U.S. young women; promotes unnecessary fears

Study finds BSGI to be a cost-effective breast diagnostic imaging modality

Development of lab-on-chip system for breast cancer detection and therapy

BC Cancer Agency scientists find major breakthrough in breast cancer

Genomic Health to present study results of Oncotype DX multi-gene expression test

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals establishes a new Anti-Viral Research Group

Researchers tune Diffuse Optical Tomography for early detection of breast cancer

HRT may increase urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women

bioTheranostics partners with Lab21 to market THEROS CancerTYPE ID

Lady Foot Locker's initiative for breast cancer awareness

NIH awards $2 million grant to fight Neurofibromatosis type 2 disease

New method to predict risk of breast cancer

Positive results from Peregrine's Phase II bavituximab trial for non-small cell lung cancer

Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada calls for national Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance launches TheDayIFoundOut website for cancer patients

GeneMedRx software warns patients and physicians if tamoxifen benefit is at risk

EMCOR Group's employees wear Pink Hard Hats to support Breast Cancer Awareness

States grapple with budgets, quality and compliance; California offers cautionary tale for lawmakers

66 percent of women unaware about accreditation of breast care centers: ACoS survey

NEDD9 protein stimulates aggressive metastatic breast cancer

Cybex International to raise funds for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

61 institutions awarded grants for cancer research from American Cancer Society

New website launched provides details on breast cancer risks faced by younger women

Women create nationwide movement to eradicate breast cancer

New molecular imaging technique raises hope for common malignant female tumor

Provectus Pharmaceuticals commences Phase 1 study of PV-10 for liver cancer

Retailers join to support breast cancer research

Exercise may help reduce breast cancer risk

Report on next generation oncology products

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to raise public awareness about breast cancer

Report on the global biosimilars market

Axial Biotech's SCOLISCORE AIS Prognostic Test now available in the U.S.

Research study links cancer to excess body weight

Court rules in favor of Eli Lilly for Evista's method-of-use patents

Phase 2 trial results of Bayer's Nexavar in combination with capecitabine announced

GE Healthcare creates a digital wall to commemorate the tenth anniversary of digital mammography

Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker calls for a global fight against cancer

FCI to educate women about fertility preservation

Amgen announces results of Phase 3 head-to-head trial evaluating denosumab versus Zometa

Beech Sandal Company supports breast cancer awareness program

Barbershop singing helps cancer-survivor

Investigative drug hampers the survival of non-Hodgkin lymphoma cells

Celsion recommended to continue patient enrollment in its ThermoDox Phase III liver cancer trial

Medical device company intelligence report from Research and Markets

Research to identify breast cancer disparities

Research and Markets announces addition of PET/CT and SPECT/CT training program

Griffin Securities' report features stem cell hypothesis of cancer

Bayer HealthCare to present its clinical trial data at a joint Multidisciplinary Congress

Phase III EXTEND trial results of pixantrone announced

Mobetron portable radiation therapy system for breast cancer treatment

Cell Therapeutics submits Pediatric Investigation Plan to EMEA for pixantrone

Researchers find increased risk of breast cancer in women from the industrial accident zone

America??™s Affordable Health Choices Act helps breast cancer patients recuperate easily

Breast Preservation Foundation stresses on the importance public health education programs

Diabetes drug and chemotherapy kill cancer stem cells in mice

Body mass in younger and older adulthood linked to prostate cancer risks

DaVita Kidney Awareness Run/Walks increases CKD awareness

Accupac to manufacture Access Pharmaceuticals' MuGard

New stem cell technology could destroy breast cancer cells

FDA approves Supplemental New Drug Application for DOXIL

GENova Biotherapeutics discusses its anti-cancer drug development strategy

Congress urged to include injury prevention in health care reform

Patient enrollment completed in Phase II clinical trial of bavituximab

Report analysis on global market of small molecule kinase inhibitors

Report on China's medical device market and investment

Researchers study tumor diversity to improve breast cancer treatment

Vaccinating women against HPV prevents breast cancer

Biosante Pharmaceuticals and Cell Genesys to hold stockholders meeting for merger approval

National Cancer Institute awards grant to Receptor Logic for breast cancer research

Pioneer in the eHealth industry calls for calm in healthcare debate

Congressional event to raise awareness about young women??™s breast cancer risks

Weight gain in men linked with risk of prostate cancer

Chemotherapy affects sleep-wake activity rhythms of breast cancer patients

Family and friends play a significant role in breast cancer surgery decision

TRAF6 protein can activate a cell signalling molecule associated with cancer

Four medical groups of Resurrection Health Care Preferred earn nine blue stars in the 2009 Blue Star Report

New website launched for comparing mortality risks by gender, age, cause of death and geographic region

Lifeline Biotechnologies to establish a demonstration site for its First Warning System

Phase I/II trial of Amphinex uses photochemical internalisation approach

Cell Therapeutics' NDA for Pixantrone accepted by the FDA

Does fetal fibronectin testing change patient management in women at risk of preterm labour?

Study finds long-term exposure to progesterone may lead to growth of tumors

Oncothyreon reports Q2 2009 financials

Weight training reduces lymphedema symptoms after breast cancer surgery

Neoprobe announces Q2 financials

Researchers launch study into search-and-destroy antigen for deadly skin cancer

Discovery of potential target for metastatic cancer

Gtx, Inc. reports Q2 2009 results

University of Illinois at Chicago awarded $7.2 million to eliminate health disparities

Many breast cancer patients being kept in the dark on breast reconstruction

Senior breast cancer patients receive ???chemo??™ if treated in private practices

Discovery of four new breast cancer targets

51 genes predict breast cancer survival

Discovery of biomarker that predicts the outcome of certain breast cancers

External beam partial breast irradiation most cost-effective treatment for women with early-stage breast cancer

Abraxane prolongs survival in metastatic breast cancer

Two new genes decide when a girl starts menstruation

American Civil Liberties Union challenges breast cancer gene patents

Discovery of genetic cause of luminal-type tumors

New gene called DEAR1 may be a breast cancer diagnostic marker

Disparities in breast cancer outcomes continue to exist for African-American women

Scientists improve immune response to cancer

Study links arm/hand swelling to number of lymph nodes removed during breast cancer surgery

Pregnancy hormone hCG protects against breast cancer even in short-term treatments

Overexpression of PEA-15 protein shrinks breast cancer tumors

Fulvestrant influences the effects of chemotherapy drugs on breast cancer cells

Nanoparticle delivery of a fully functioning copy of P53 tumor suppressor gene

When cancer cells can't let go

Deadly skin cancer now threatens women in their twenties

Celsion announces promising trial results for ThermoDox in breast cancer

Monitoring care of patients with lung cancer in Northern Ireland

Monoclonal antibody cancer therapy

Possible increase in colon cancer after start of folic acid fortification

To screen for breast cancer or not

Quantum Immunologics announces the filing of two important provisional patent applications

New cancer genomics web-based tools provide researchers a powerful new to visualize and analyze data

Researchers discover and manipulate molecular interplay that moves cancer cells

Childhood soy consumption may reduce breast cancer among Asian women

More cancer patients cured according to new data on cancer survival in Europe

Early detection of second breast cancers halves women??™s risk of death

BRCA gene mutations influence a women's views of preventive mastectomy

Male lumpectomy - first line treatment for prostate cancer

Scientists make a strain of E. coli glow under fluorescent light

Patented inventions double at University at Buffalo

New optical technology shows promise in detecting pancreatic cancer

New guide helps physicians understand oncofertility

Goserelin improves long-term survival in premenopausal women with early breast cancer

Pregnancy has no impact on breast cancer, but can delay diagnosis and treatment

Even moderate exercise helps breast cancer recovery

New technique images tumor vessel leakiness to predict breast cancer chemotherapy outcome

Study identifies potential 'safe period' for hormone replacement use

Public information about breast screening in UK has serious shortcomings

New tools that spotlight individual cellular molecules are transforming biomedical research

Mammograms on offer at Myers!

Exercise after menopause lowers breast cancer risk

Natural 'defence' gene reveals how oestrogen fuels cancer

Researchers find link between two aging pathways in mice

Estrogen plus progestin therapy may decrease risk of colorectal cancer

Researchers gain new insight into cancer metastasis

Metadherin gene plays dual role in breast cancers with poor prognosis

Smokers advised to wait until after New Year to quit

Barcode chip enables cheaper, faster blood testing

Baby girl due soon will be minus breast cancer causing gene

Overweight or obesity increases lymphedema risk for breast cancer survivors

Women double fruit and vegetable intakes with switch to Mediterranean diet

New molecular information on hundreds of inherited diseases

Gene subnetworks provide new prognostic markers for breast cancer

Fruits, vegetables and fiber may cut risk of breast cancer recurrence in women without hot flashes

Three studies of bioTheranostics molecular breast cancer diagnostics presented at symposium

Doxil and docetaxel combination treatment delays disease progression in metastatic breast cancer

Zometa (zoledronic acid) shown to enhance chemotherapy in reducing breast tumor size

PreMD files provisional patent application for new method of quantifying cancer biomarkers

Confusing risk information may lead breast cancer patients to make poor treatment choices

Glowing imaging compound allows detection of viable cancer cells in mice

Marathon champion McCann loses second battle with cancer

Molecular breast imaging technique shows greater sensitivity over mammography, ultrasound and MRI for difficult to diagnose breast cancer

Lapatinib benefits women with HER2-positive breast cancer

Are we finally winning the war on cancer?

Dual-headed dedicated gamma camera accurately detects small breast tumors

Nanoparticle reports on drug delivery to breast tumors, predicts response to therapy

New compounds break up cancer-causing protein STAT3 and destroy breast cancer tumors.

Cancer drug bevacizumab linked to significantly increased risk of blood clots

Breast cancer common among women with family history but without BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

Community-based physical activity interventions found to be cost-effective

Scientists crack the code to tamoxifen resistance

New technology could revolutionse breast cancer screening

Alteration of a gene causes neuroblastoma

A new review of breast cancer prevention strategies in the U.S.

Vigorous exercise protects against breast cancer

Grant funds research on environmental link to breast cancer

Birth size a marker of susceptibility to breast cancer later in life

Women warned about talcum powder ovarian cancer risk

New drug might make tumor cells more sensitive to therapy

Surveillance mammography after treatment for primary breast cancer

Risk of breast cancer mutations underestimated for Asian women, Stanford study shows

Black women less likely than white women to receive follow-up treatments after breast cancer surgery

New York Health Department to decide soon whether Medicaid beneficiaries with HIV/AIDS should be moved into managed care plans

Good old traditional breakfast can be a killer!

Breastfeeding, other factors may affect risk of breast cancer type

Why hormone therapy for prostate cancer fails

Sngle-walled carbon nanotubes used as cancer drug delivery vehicles

Cheap drug combo stops breast cancer in its tracks

Precisely targeted radiation therapy can control limited cancer spread

New research finds way to switch off breast cancer and leukaemia

Genetic discovery may lead to new blood test for people at high risk for cancer

Stanford Medicine explores the complex world of clinical trials

Corn protein, zein being researched for drug delivery

Estrogen treatments may sharpen mental performance in some women

Different breast cancer screening strategies shown to be equally effective

Patient liaison is the focus of a new medical centre

Clinical trials to examine mushrooms' cancer-fighting properties

Pain-relieving gel eases mammography discomfort

Abiraterone new drug for aggressive prostate cancer the best thing in 70 years

Reduced dose anthracycline post-breast cancer surgery has no effect on outcome

Gene silencer and quantum dots reduce protein production to a whisper

Young women's breast cancers more aggressive and less responsive to treatment

FDA approves novel genetic test for patients with breast cancer

Advanced breast cancer more likely in older women at risk of developing type 2 diabetes

New method to evaluate variations identified in breast cancer susceptibility genes

Breast cancer: How tumor cells break free and form metastases

Cancer cases up but survival more than doubles in breast and bowel cancer

Pregnancy may protect against bladder cancer

Prostate cancer deaths double in men with BRCA2

Laser "microscalpel" to target individual cancer cells

Quantum dots stop RNA interference in living cells

Improving understanding of cell behaviour in breast cancer

Pregnant mums on a high fat diet put daughters at risk later in life

Novel agents found to inhibit growth of estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells

Compound in grapes and red wine may help battle obesity

Bionovo discovers new estrogen regulatory elements for breast cancer and osteoporosis drugs

Sunshine vitamin protect against heart attacks

BN ImmunoTherapeutics starts clinical trials with prostate cancer vaccine

New 'Track Your Drinking' Google gadget

Bavarian Nordic enters trials with prostate cancer vaccine

New breast cancer drug combo shrinks aggressive tumours

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals updates on Bavituximab breast cancer study

Royal seal of approval for Breakthrough Breast Cancer's world-class research unit in Edinburgh

Breast cancer gene a culprit in prostate cancer

Length of telomeres in blood cells tied to breast cancer survival rates

Simple, painless hair test detects breast cancer

Previously unseen switch regulates breast cancer response to estrogen

Breast cancer tumours grow faster in younger women

Mood and anxiety disorders put cancer patients at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder

Mothers and offspring can share cells throughout life - with positive and negative effects

Breast cancer subtypes originate from different biological pathways

Seeking quality of life for cancer sufferers

Genentech updates on phase III study of Avastin plus chemo in first-line, advanced, non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer

Gentle yoga enhances quality of life for breast cancer patients

Breast cancer screening benefits women up to the age of 75

No link between aromatase inhibitors and cardiovascular problems

Mushroom extract could stop breast cancer cell growth

Stem cell marker controls two key cancer pathways

Cancer prevention

Radiation beneficial for older breast cancer patients

Discovery of link between protein, prognosis in breast cancer

Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients benefit from use of USFNA of lymph nodes

Screening mammography in elderly patients beneficial

Drug used for aggressive breast cancer on PBS from May 1st

Double binding sites on tumor target may provide future combination therapy

T-cadherin affects blood vessel growth in breast cancer, hormone from fat cells may play a role

Salivary diagnostics

Chemotherapy-induced anemia increases risk of local breast cancer recurrence

Too many women still dying from breast cancer

MRI's high false positive rate has little impact on women's choice of preventive mastectomy

New mathematical model provides new understanding of cell signaling

Review of supplement use among US cancer patients

Neuronal regulators offer potential targets for cancer

Cell therapies for diabetes, cancer

Cruciferous vegetables may lower risk for breast cancer

Colorectal cancer gene found

Aspirin reduces the risk of breast cancer

Five steps to get on track with preventive screenings

New genetic marker of risk for breast cancer discovered

Arsenic used to label antibodies for the detection of tumors

Study looks at breast-cancer drug called Abraxane for bladder cancer

Annual cancer statistics show substantial declines in mortality rates

New method for detecting HER2 breast cancer

Oncoproteins double-team and destroy vital tumor-suppressor

New Handbook of Cancer Prevention

Cancer cells adapt using Darwin's 'survival of the fittest' principle to resist treatment

Study finds widespread vitamin and mineral use among cancer survivors, although benefits of such use remain unclear

Lung cancer rates fall for Western Australian men

Scientists identify protein's crucial role in resistance to breast cancer treatment

Body fat protein adiponectin plays role in tumour growth

Digital mammography may be a better screening option than film mammography

The contraceptive pill gives long-lasting protection against ovarian cancer

Health insurance co-payments deter mammography use

Scientists use nanoscale polymer films to control drug delivery

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis - potential clues into the treatment and diagnosis

Small pieces of ribonucleic acid prevent spread of breast cancer

microRNA molecules block breast cancer's ability to spread

Acrylamide is carcinogenic and may increase the risk of breast cancer

Breast cancer gene mutation more common in Hispanic, young black women

Yale launches study of young women with heart attacks

Breasts damaged by cancer surgery reshaped using stem cell injections

Survey underscores importance of emotional/educational needs among women with advanced breast cancer

Accuracy of diagnostic mammograms varies by radiologist

Scientists develop new drug to outflank cancer resistance

ImmunoVaccine Technologies to acquire Immunotope

FDA approves trial for SKCC breast cancer vaccine

Research findings link weight gain and diabetes to a variety of cancers

Night shift work linked to cancer risk

Potential early warning system for lung cancer identified

Stereo mammography improves cancer detection

Cannabis compound may stop the spread of breast cancer cells

Pre-malignant mammary lesions in dogs and humans display many of the same characteristics

Molecular markers predict risk for invasive breast cancer years before the tumor develops

New approaches to wet age-related macular degeneration treatment

Cancer risks for overweight women

British experts promise to double lung cancer survival rates

Supplements do not reduce cancer risk

Breast cancer victims who smoke not at risk for more aggressive tumors

Study confirms the aggressive nature of breast cancer in African-American women

Women with breast cancer have less dermatitis when treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy

Emerging cancer therapies and novel targets

Combination targets offer new hope in fight against cancer

Weight gain in middle-age linked to breast cancer

Women who gain weight throughout adulthood have a greater breast cancer risk

Electronic medical records improve continuity of care for osteoporosis

FDA approves approved Ixempra (ixabepilone) for advanced breast cancer

Discovery of two genes linked to a disabling form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis

Cardiac stents may cause tingling in some patients

Inflammatory breast cancer

Blood levels of progesterone may impact blood vessel function

Treatment for breast cancer differs between African-American women and white women

Current food labeling leads to under-consumption of calcium

Cancer cells enlist adult stem cells to promote metastasis

Fetal cell transplant could be a hidden link between childbirth and reduced risk of breast cancer

Supreme Court declines to consider challenge to New York contraceptive coverage law

Pregnancy after breast cancer is possible

Notch gene may lead to new methods of beating breast cancer

Gene discovery that affects breast cancer treatment

Non-invasive imaging test could help prevent heart attacks

Pregnancy does not harm chances of survival from cancer

Less invasive lymph node biopsy method could spare thousands unnecessary operations

Relationship between stress and breast cancer

BRCA1 gene plays significant role in non-small cell lung cancer

Breast cancer survivors optimistic, yet lack critical information on reducing recurrence

Diet and lifestyle offers significant benefits to people with chronic kidney disease

Women generally unaware of landmark hormone therapy study

TFAP2C gene may be useful target for new breast cancer therapies

Higher education levels were strongly associated with decreased cancer mortality

New insight into breast cancer development in high-risk women

Chemotherapy may be culprit for fatigue in breast cancer survivors

Nuclear medicine approach can be first choice for excluding pulmonary embolism in young women

Deodorants and breast cancer.....is there a link?

Red wine for prostate cancer

Benefits of vitamin D for cancer prevention

Study finds women more likely to know high school weight than cholesterol numbers

MRI could help prevent breast cancer progression

Discovery of new mechanism of resistance to endocrine or anti-hormonal therapies

New detection techniques for pancreatic cancer

Intensity modulated radiation therapy reduces breast cancer treatment side effects

Many Americans make bad decisions based on bad information about cancer

Healthy diet does not prevent recurrence of breast cancer

Breast cancer drug works better on a full stomach

Grapefruit linked to increased risk for breast cancer

For older women HRT a risky option

Postmenopausal Asian women who eat a Western diet at greater risk of developing breast cancer

Discovery of method to identify how cancer evades the immune system

Breast cancer survival runs in the family

Bayer and Onyx submit supplemental NDA for Nexavar

Software enhances breast MRI scans - helps radiologists reduce false positives

HRT not such a bad idea after all!

BSD Medical files patent for 'smart bomb' delivery of chemotherapy in breast tumors

Research on rare women's lung disease may yield insights into common diseases

Impact of diet or physical activity on breast cancer survival

Largest ever genetics study of common diseases

Tumor cell activity may provide clues for treating breast cancer in young women

Modafinil (Provigil) alleviates post-chemotherapy fogginess

MRI effective method for revealing anatomical details of soft tissues

Depression is a risk factor for osteoporosis

Hormone therapy and menopause study

In some species estrogen plays a key role in aggressiveness

Breast MRI may have a role in evaluation of newly diagnosed breast cancers

Hair relaxers not associated with increased risk of breast cancer in black women

Promoter hypermethylation is common in breast cancer

Researchers identify genetic markers associated with breast cancer tumor grade and lymph node metastases

Specific genes identified that are most likely to become cancer promoters when exposed to DNA promoter hypermethylation

Britain second rate when it comes to treating cancer sufferers

Preoperative chemotherapy reduces chemo-related infections

Radiation for breast cancer not likely to increase heart attack risk

House approves bill that bans discrimination based on genetics

Discovery of hereditary breast cancer gene

Cancer is our number one fear but most don't understand how many cases can be prevented

Financial incentives for physicians mean better care for patients

Aspirin use linked to moderate drop in cancer risk

Potential new test for breast cancer patients for abnormal reactions to radiotherapy

Breast cancer incidence continues to trend low in 2004

Drop in HRT use linked to decrease in breast cancer rates

HRT responsible for 1000 deaths in Britain from ovarian cancer

Factors that dictate risk of developing primary or secondary cancer

Eating well still one of the best ways to prevent cancer and promote good health

Nancy Brinker and Lance Armstrong honored by AACR

Emotional stress may contribute to development of cancer and may also reduce effectiveness of treatments

Team sports helps breast cancer survivors

Development of magnetic cationic liposomes for targeting tumor microvasculature

Hormone the culprit between obesity and colon cancer

TGF-beta inhibitors stop tumors spreading to new sites

Handheld instrument assesses dental disease in minutes

No apparent increase in coronary heart disease for women who initiate hormone therapy

Eating red meat increases a woman's chance of developing breast cancer

Recognition for cancer researchers

Physicians may be obstacles to breast reconstruction

Few surgeons routinely refer breast cancer patients for reconstruction

New contrast agent selectively targets and highlights malignant micro-calcifications in the breast

MRI as a key component of the diagnostic workup for women with breast cancer

Lack of care for older breast cancer patients

DNA repair runs by the biological clock

Tykerb (lapatinib) - new anti-cancer treatment approved

Interferon gamma identified as one of the signaling proteins involved with tumor relapse

Life-saving cancer genetic testing vastly underutilized

Obesity epidemic fuelling premature puberty in girls

Drug industry influences breast cancer research

Stimuvax investigational lung cancer vaccine phase III study starts

Financial interest of drug industry influences research results

Woman awarded millions in Prempro HRT breast cancer trial

Tamoxifen offers long-term benefits for breast cancer prevention among women at high risk

More evidence that inflammation can fuel cancer

Breath test to detect lung cancer

Variation in gene caspase-8 may help protect against breast cancer

New test shows which breast cancers will recur

Bright quantum dots help basic cancer biology studies

Drug giant Wyeth loses another HRT trial to the tune of $1.5 million

More than 1 million fewer U.S. women received mammograms since 2000

Artificially engineered magnetic nanoparticles for ultra-sensitive molecular imaging

Nanoparticles yield delivery tools for therapeutic nucleic acids

Selective marker found to indicate aggressive form of breast cancer

Nanotechnology continues to advance anticancer gene therapy

Polymer coating improves tumor-targeting nanoparticles

Distress, psychiatric syndromes, and impairment of function in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer

External-beam radiation therapy safe for breast cancer

Nanoparticle probes with surface enhanced Raman spectroscopic tags for cellular cancer targeting

Cancer Research Technology to present discovery updates at BioEurope 2006

Sequencing of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for early breast cancer

Wall Street Journal examines debate over alternative HRT to treat menopausal symptoms

Elderly breast cancer patients often are underdiagnosed, undertreated

Roche asks European Medicines Agency for authorization to market Herceptin

Co-delivery of drugs and DNA from cationic core-shell nanoparticles self-assembled from a biodegradable copolymer

New York Times examines efforts to obtain FDA approval for Abraxane to treat earlier-stage cancer

New target for cancer therapy identified by Australian researchers

BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois adds coverage for MammoSite

Breast cancer incidence is lower for Latinas

Black women living in South Carolina are more likely to develop cancers

Raloxifene reduces breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women

Australian world first in cancer therapy screening

Could quantum dots hold the cure to cancer?

Black women should get mammograms, enroll in clinical trials, take other measures to prevent breast cancer

New York Times examines debate over preimplantation genetic diagnosis

MRI better than MDCT for determining if and how far breast cancer has spread into the breast ducts

Obesity affects survival odds for ovarian cancer

Women's Health Network petitions FDA to halt sales of estrogen, testosterone combination treatments

Chemotherapy and breast cancer - side effects underestimated

Ancient blue war paint from plant rich in cancer fighting compound

Diethylstilbestrol-exposed women at greater risk of developing breast cancer

Interleukin 21 may enhance the effectiveness of Herceptin

BRIT1 gene plays a pivotal role in DNA damage detection and repair

Insufficient evidence exists to support the use of complementary and alternative therapies to relieve menopause

Belfer Foundation funds new translational cancer institute

Weight gain, particularly after menopause, is associated with increased risk of breast cancer

Scientists unravel breast cancer risk gene mystery

New book shines light on mammography controversy

Gene mutation potentially involved in breast cancer initiation

Molecular diagnostic test for early-stage breast cancer

Herceptin plus hormonal therapy holds breast cancer in check

Gene family of potential tumor inhibitors identified

No link found between statins and breast cancer

Researchers test secret herb to stop hot flushes associated with breast cancer

Osteoporosis could be caused by factors other than declining estrogen levels

HRT can reduce heart attacks by about one-third in women under age 60

Nimesulide fights breast cancer by targeting key enzyme

Imaging of breast cancer diagnosed and treated with chemotherapy during pregnancy

Hormone therapy associated with increased risk of breast cancer among black women

Benefit of chemotherapy in breast cancer depends on estrogen status of tumors

Lack of response to herceptin may be reversed with PI3K inhibiting agents

Regular use of COX-2 inhibitors may reduce the risk of breast cancer

Not all breast cancers' risk are increased by Hormone Replacement Therapy

Mammography rates better with shared care

Breasts that are uneven appearance could be a predictor of breast cancer

Mastectomy does not necessarily affect quality of life

Ginseng may improve survival and quality of life after a diagnosis of breast cancer

Antibody may reduce or eliminate tumors

New test for detecting small amounts of proteins in the blood

Deodorants - a risk factor for breast cancer?

Ginkgo biloba reduces aggressive cancer risk in animal experiments

Extract from Scutellaria Barbata may treat breast cancer

New insight into pathogenic mechanisms underlying basal-like breast cancers

Non-BRCA1/2 hereditary breast cancer linked to new cancers

PET imaging has the potential to improve cancer care management

Remifemin black cohosh extract shown to reduce menopausal symptoms

Dietary soy isoflavones inhibit estrogen effects in the postmenopausal breast

Discovery of protein fragment that helps predict breast cancer outcome

???Optimal??? radiation therapy best bet for surviving breast cancer

Fatigue in long-term breast carcinoma survivors

Concerns raised about surgeons performing occasional breast cancer operations

Targeted cancer therapies: Another step forward

Eating chicken may reduce colon cancer risk

New cell findings have implications for cancer, immune disorders

Digital tomosynthesis shows promise over conventional film mammography

Treating breast cancer when pregnant does not increase the risk of congenital anomalies

Cancer cell resistance to chemotherapy drugs - mechanism discovered

Taking HRT before the menopause may prevent heart disease

Telemammography works

Researchers link microRNA - miR 196 - to limb development

Difficult decisions ahead over Herceptin breast cancer drug

Megestrol acetate may combat weight loss during radiation treatments

Study finds AKT blocks cancer cell motility

Introgen's INGN 241 combined with Celebrex kills breast cancer cells

Diet high in soy does not increase the risk of uterine cancer in postmenopausal women

Mammograms a big factor in the fight against breast cancer

Cholesterol levels and use of statins are not associated with breast cancer risk

Women satisfied with contralateral prophylactic mastectomy

New website in Ontario gives info on hospital waiting lists for surgery

New treatments suggest that cancer is on the run!

Testosterone may improve women's sex lives after menopause

Herceptin results "quite remarkable"

Breast conserving surgery followed by radiation therapy is a good option for women with early-stage breast cancer who have breast implants

Treatment recommendations for breast cancer should not be based on a woman's marital status

Why breast black cancer patients experience lower survival rates than other women

Disparities in breast cancer survival between blacks and whites remain

Discovery establishes a role for the gene Rsf-1 in ovarian cancer

Microarray technology may help tailor breast cancer therapy

Researchers look at pharmacogenomics

Combination HRT appears to double the breast cancer risk in women who smoke

Discovered of gene mutations associated with hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy

Cancer vaccine based on the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, can cure mice with breast tumors

Next generation of effective viral-based therapies for cancer

New evidence for a genetic pathway that is involved in the recurrence of breast cancer

Stress and breast cancer link

Innovative new technique of partial breast irradiation for early stage breast cancer

Recent evidence suggests caution in prescribing hormone therapy for breast cancer

First proof of how the rare disorder Fanconi anemia causes chromosomal instability

Children who eat fries raise their risk of breast cancer later in life

Introgen announces additional broad patent in China

New study says HRT risks far lower

Scientists discover genes linked to spread of breast cancer

Study questions benefits of breast cancer screenings as practiced in the real world

Study provides evidence that hormone treatments can be beneficial to limiting cardiovascular ailments

New search method could aid in the discovery of biomarkers for breast cancer

Women beware of black cohosh, red clover and ginseng!

Menopause symptoms return with a vengence when women stop HRT

Curcumin has potent anticancer powers

Some men with breast cancer may be having unnecessary radiotherapy

Doing the Moonwalk for fun and money

High-volume medical centers better at treating cancer

Overweight and obese women with breast cancer may be undertreated

Half of 580 women diagnosed with breast cancer in one study experienced lymphedema

Omega-3 combined with propofol may lead to new drugs to treat breast cancer

Toxic chemicals that poisoned your great-grandparents may also damage your health

Role of toxins in inherited disease

Harmful chemicals may reprogram gene response to estrogen

Ibuprofen use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer

Chemicals in food packaging linked to breast cancer

Low-income women are more likely to breastfeed when given health education

Don??™t skip your next mammogram

Practice of defensive medicine widespread among physicians in specialties at high risk of lawsuits

Exercise boosts chances of surviving breast cancer

Market forces alone are not sufficient to produce new drugs needed for children with cancer

New polysaccharide may help combat multidrug resistance in cancer

Studies on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for breast cancer patients can give false hopes

Breast cancer chemotherapy regimen associated with life-threatening complications

Postmenopausal women who follow a low-fat diet have 24 percent less chance of a recurrence of breast cancer

Bevacizumab (Avastin) combined with low-dose chemotherapy slows ovarian cancer

Tarvacin equivalent plus Docetaxel inhibits breast tumor growth by 93%

Moderate recreational and work-related physical activity may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer

Breast cancer hormone drug might help prevent prostate cancer

Herceptin could be used safely for bladder cancer

Critical lock and key mechanism found for the assembly of tumor blood vessels

HRT now linked to cancer of the womb

Risk of womb cancer now linked to some hormone-replacement therapy

New breast cancer drug combo could save thousands of lives

Reducing expression of a gene called BRCC36 makes breast cancer cells more responsive to ionizing radiation

Black women in the US less likely to access preventative cancer treatments

Viagra prevents anti-cancer drug induced heart damage

First North American trial to evaluate the role of an aromatase inhibitor in the prevention of breast cancer

Strawberries destroy cancer cells

Oral contraceptives may protect against breast cancer

Most cancer patients can be very hopeful for a good outcome and a continued ability to work

Demonstrating cost and clinical benefits critical to expansion of European seed brachytherapy markets

Risk of cardiac death after radiation for breast cancer has dramatically decreased

Secondhand smoke causes breast cancer

MRI useful in assessment of suspected breast cancer patients

Discovery gives clinicians new targets for making existing therapies more effective and developing drugs to inhibit the growth of cancers

CAD can effectively detect breast cancers

Older women benefit from chemo to treat breast cancer

Some immune cells are smarter than others killing more cancer

Primary reason to diagnose and treat osteoporosis is to prevent bone fractures

Mathematical model helps women determine frequency of mammograms

Under-active thyroid associated with reduced breast cancer risk

Bionomics goes for aggressive strategy in 2005

Expanded HIV screening can increase patient life span

Babies who weighed more at birth had higher rates of digestive and lymphatic cancers in adulthood

Clinical breast examination offers modest benefit to breast cancer screening program

Adding radiation therapy to chemotherapy improves survival in patients with high-risk breast cancer

No link between eating fruits and vegetables and a subsequent decreased risk for breast cancer

Novel vaccine that uses immune cells as factories to produce Her2/neu protein may offer a way to treat some breast cancers

Potential new therapies for cancer and bleeding disorders

Study shows women with invasive lobular carcinoma may not need chemotherapy before surgery

Many women at high risk for breast cancer are foregoing tamoxifen

Polls show more teen girls see "alcopop" ads than women age 31-44

Landmark studies that may change the treatment standards for breast cancer

New approach to genomic testing identifies women with low risk of breast cancer recurrence

Study of early stage breast cancer patients identifies women at low risk of breast cancer mortality

Botox reduces pain and spasms during breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Breast cancer study seeks postmenopausal women

Study clarifies BRCA1 and BRCA2 links with other cancers

36% of cancer patients ages 65 and older participate in clinical trials

Genetic link suggested in deaths from cardiac valve diseases

New insights into hormone therapy show when estrogen best aids brain

Researchers found that sedentary lifestyles can lead to higher medical costs

Increase in breast cancer seen in Asian American women

52% of the late-stage breast cancer cases were associated with an absence of screening

Study suggests that some survivors have a genetic tendency to developing breast cancer as young women

Energy blocker can eradicate large liver tumors

Presentation of the most recent and advanced work in the rapidly progressing field of fertility preservation

Estrogen protects male rats from aortic aneurysms

Tamoxifen increases risk of stroke in women slightly

Women should aim for half an hour??™s gentle exercise three times a week to aid their recovery from breast cancer

Call for UK and Luxembourg governments to put access to quality cancer treatment at the top of their health agendas

University of Rochester Medical Center doctors are trying to improve childhood cancer treatments

One in five people in the developed world will die of the diseases we call cancer

Scientists embark on a five-year study of the effects of soy isoflavones found in dietary supplements on various body tissues

Active ingredients of soya may help beat breast cancer

32-year-old woman has given birth to a healthy baby 7 years after banking her ovarian tissue before starting chemotherapy

Soy-rich foods could reduce the spread of breast cancer

Stress response proteins offer a promising target for a novel drug guidance system

Men's magazines don??™t inform men about prostate and colon cancer screening

Counseling for breast cancer patients means healthier diets, reduced smoking and stronger immune systems

MGI PHARMA acquires Aesgen for $32 million

More women are surviving advanced breast cancer

Exposure to natural and man-made substances in the environment accounts for at least two-thirds of all the cases of cancer in the U.S.

80% of cancer patients use some form of complementary or alternative therapies

The largest North American breast cancer prevention trial ever undertaken has reached its goal of enrolling 19,000 women

Stanford researchers identify leukemia stem cells

Emerging nanomedicine technologies could dramatically transform medical science

New cancer detection method - quantitative multiplex methylation-specific PCR

Chemotherapy aimed at both cancer cells and their genetically normal cellular 'microenvironment' might improve the success of breast cancer treatment

Immunotherapeutic strategy allowing patients to use their own immune system to fight their cancer

Increasing evidence a virus may play a role in breast cancer

Chemoradioimmunotherapy for advanced breast cancer

Only about one in twenty women consistently utilized annual mammography over ten years

Women's health study findings

New target to stop breast cancer growth

Mammograms, wider access, better technologies needed

Docetaxel decreases the chance of dying by 24 percent in advanced-stage prostate cancer patients resistant to hormone therapy

Blood test that can detect amplification of a certain gene found in cells associated with breast cancer

Magnetic resonance imaging better than traditional mammography for detecting the presence of breast cancer

Improving access to mammographies offers greatest potential for reducing lives lost to breast cancer

Herceptin shows real promise in treatment of HER-2 positive breast disease

Serum estrogen receptor modulator's (SERM's) may help reduce postmenopausal breast cancer risk

Drug Tarceva improves survival chance for patients with advanced lung cancer

Dow Corning breast implant claim checks to be mailed soon

Clinical trial of 5 day treatment for earliest form of breast cancer

Smoking causes diseases in nearly every organ of the body

Women who are overweight or obese are more likely to receive a false-positive result on mammography screenings

Scientists have genetically engineered a mouse with extraordinary resistance to bowel cancer

Study finds breast cancer in men is increasing though the disease remains rare

Drug combo effective for advanced breast cancer

Support for securing health insurance for all Americans

Researchers profile over 6000 genes in the two primary types of normal breast cells

Researchers find mucus plays key role in cancer

FDA approval for Cladribine to treat active Hairy Cell Leukemia

Give your mum a mammogram for mothers day

Breast cancer reduction findings need further investigation

Watch out Skippy, the meat of Australia's bush kangaroo may be the highest known source of the healthy fat CLA

Wine, beer and tea have contributed to a significant decrease in breast cancer

Tibetan yoga helps cancer and insomnia

North America's largest-ever breast cancer enrolls 19,000th participant

The amount of female smokers rose by 600% in the 20th century

Lung cancer affects male and females differently

New research into Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer

Research shows that intense high dose cholesterol lowering drugs result in a major reduction in deaths and severe heart attacks

Researchers tap modified plant viruses to ward off cervical cancer-causing infections

Renowned researchers, scientists share advances in prevention, diagnosis, therapy

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