Breast Cancer News
- Scientists find a gene that makes cancer spread Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:27PMCHICAGO (Reuters) - A single gene appears to play a crucial role in deadly breast cancers, increasing the chances the cancer will spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
- Former Komen for the Cure director going to prison Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:10PMBOISE -- The former executive director of Komen for the Cure is going to prison for at least three years. Mary Guinard admitted in November that she embezzled more than $100,000 from the non-profit agency.
- Study: 600,000 Women Get Unneeded Biopsies Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:05PMEvery year, an estimated 1.6 million woman get breast biopsies. A new study suggests that nearly 600,000 of those women are getting unnecessary surgical procedures, CBS News medical correspondent Jon LaPook reports.
- Study: 600,000 Women Get Unneeded Biopsies Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:00PMEvery year, an estimated 1.6 million woman get breast biopsies. A new study suggests that nearly 600,000 of those women are getting unnecessary surgical procedures when a less-invasive procedure is proven - and cheaper - Jon LaPook reports.
- Scientists find gene that makes cancer spread Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:43PMA single gene appears to play a crucial role in deadly breast cancers, increasing the chances the cancer will spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy, US researchers said.
- Breast And Cervical Cancer Awareness Targeted Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:29PMThe state Health Department has launched an awareness campaign to encourage women to ask their doctors about getting a Pap smear and mammogram to screen for breast and cervical cancer.
- Breast and cervical cancer awareness targeted Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:50AMSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The state Health Department has launched an awareness campaign to encourage women to ask their doctors about getting a Pap smear and mammogram to screen for breast and cervical cancer.
- Team finds breast cancer gene linked to disease spread Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:42AMA team of researchers at Princeton University and The Cancer Institute of New Jersey has identified a long-sought gene that is fatefully switched on in 30 to 40 percent of all breast cancer patients, spreading the disease, resisting traditional chemotherapies and eventually leading to death. In doing so, the scientists may have answered one of the biggest mysteries in cancer research.
- Program to help people who can’t afford mammograms Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:42AMMammographies, a potentially life-saving diagnostic tool in the fight against breast cancer, might be made available soon to men and women who cannot afford them.
- A love letter to ICUs Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:41AMThis is my love letter to intensive care units, especially the fine unit at Central Maine Medical Center. The trouble is that you have to be really sick to get in. I recommend rather that you stay as far away as possible. But sometimes there is no helping it, as there was for me early this December.
- Pick of the month: Bodacious Broccoli Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:35AMBroccoli is bursting with nutrients. It’s also an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A and fiber. Broccoli also contains indoles, a phytochemical which may protect against certain types of cancer like breast and endometrial cancer.
- welcome guest | login Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:35AMNew Year greetings to one and all! Here is hoping that 2008 was a happy, healthy and productive year for everyone. I am finally back in the saddle after a much needed—and immensely pleasurable—holiday vacation. Now I am refreshed and raring to go to with all sorts of local news and events.
- Newly Identified Gene Powerful Predictor Of Colon Cancer Metastasis Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:33AMScientists have identified a gene which enables them to predict for the first time with high probability if colon cancer is going to metastasize. They were able to demonstrate that the gene MACC1 not only promotes tumor growth but also the development of metastasis. When MACC1 gene activity is low, the life expectancy of patients with colon cancer is longer in comparison to patients with high ...
- Gene plays dual role in breast cancers with poor prognosis Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:25AM( Cell Press ) A new study reveals that the metadherin gene (MTDH) plays a role in both cancer metastasis and resistance to chemotherapy. The research, published by Cell Press in the Jan. 6 issue of the journal Cancer Cell, identifies MTDH as a promising therapeutic target for high risk breast cancers.
- PEP YEAR-END REPORT (Part 2): A recount of stormy showbiz issues in 2008 - Posted on: 2009-01-01 02:53:26 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:32AMDeaths, rifts, reconciliation, pregnacies, and breakups figured prominently during the second half of 2008.
- Start the new year off with a training log Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:24AMThe new year is the perfect time to start a training log, in part because many of the paper-based logs follow the calendar year.
- BC BREAKING NEWS: Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:14AMA water bomber releases its load of fire retardent on a forest fire near the Myra Canyon forest service road . (July 23). Travis Pankiw, a 19-year-old Rutland youth, was found after he went missing. He was slightly confused and tired from being out overnight but appeared to be doing well otherwise.
- SPORTS BRIEFS Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:08AMTENNIS
- Entries open for 152nd international photography prize Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:07AMEntries are now open for the 152nd International Print Exhibition, run by the Royal Photographic Society. More than 120 photos will be chosen for the touring exhibition with the jury including former creative director of Getty Images Lewis Blackwell.
- Second half of 2008 dominated by hospital Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:22PMThe McDonald family, West, Lesley, Lucas and Arwyn, made their way across the country to "Have Fun Out There." The Port Colborne family crossed the country in their jeep and broadcast the trip online. They left Port Colborne July 11.
- Hideaway Bay, Team Cure To Host Polar Bear Swim Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:20PMSILVER CREEK - Hideaway Bay and Team Cure will host the eighth annual Polar Bear Swim on Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Hideaway Bay Restaurant, 42 Lake Ave., Silver Creek.
- Obesity Increases Lymphedema Risk For Breast Cancer Survivors Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:17PMThroughout the world, 10 million breast cancer survivors have a lifetime risk for developing lymphedema, a chronic condition that involves swelling of the limbs and impacts physical and psychosocial health. In a new study, researchers found that the risk of developing lymphedema is 40 percent to 60 percent higher in women with body mass index classified as overweight or obese compared to normal ...
- Secretary Rice Interview With Rita Braver of CBS Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:32PMQUESTION: You know, other than the President and Vice President, you have become such a symbol for this Administration. What’s that been like for you?
- Wine raises cancer risk Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 1:09PMLONDON: A large glass of wine a day increases the risk of liver and bowel cancer by a fifth, experts have warned. What’s more, the same goes for a pint of beer or a couple of spirits such as vodka or gin.
- Pack ready for PapaJohns Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:49PMThe Eyewitness News sports team is blogging from Birmingham.
- Spreading some peace on earth Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:44AMMONTVILLE, Maine — Cathy Roberts would like to spread peace throughout the world on a spatula of blueberry preserves. The mother of three boys is the owner of Pieceworks Inc., a company with six employees that provides contract manufacturing services for other businesses.
- Ketchum women put their hearts into new books Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:24AMThey write of love. Two write of love lost and gained. Another of her love affair with Sun Valley. Three Ketchum women have published books just in time for a cozy winter read.
- Uproar in Australia over plan to block Web sites Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:18AMSYDNEY, Australia -- A proposed Internet filter dubbed the "Great Aussie Firewall" is promising to make Australia one of the strictest Internet regulators among democratic countries.
- In Santa Rosa Beach, clean homes for cancer patients Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 2:45PMSANTA ROSA BEACH - The inspiration to help women being treated for cancer was inspired by a reality television show.On a recent night, Ruthann Vipperman and her husband, Aaron, were watching "Secret Millionaire," a program in which millionaires are sent to impoverished areas and present cash awards to some of the hard-working people they meet along the way."We were just sitting there bawling, ...
- Komen gives $1.3 million to local support, research Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 2:04PMThe Costa Mesa-based Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation of Orange County gave $1.3 million to local breast cancer support and research organizations at a breakfast Friday.
- 50 things we didn’t know a year ago Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 2:00PMBelieve it or not, stuff happened that had nothing to do with the presidential election, gas prices or Michael Phelps. Not that you’d have an easy time sifting through all the media debris to find the information that actually meant something.
- A bonding race Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 1:54PMWhat kind of wife wants an off-road quad racer as a gift? For that matter, what kind of mom and dad give their kid a steering wheel for Christmas?
- Full of cheer Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 11:20AMResidents have turned a vacant lot at Third and Moyamensing into a canvas for holiday wishes. Every winter brings holiday festivities, complete with tree-lightings and Santa-sightings.
- Check presentation from honor society Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 11:11AMThe National Honor Society at North Hunterdon High School raised $804 for the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer research. The money was raised by selling pink ribbons in October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. .
- Needy Cases donations climb as need for assistance grows Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 10:32AMThe need for help is growing among the working poor in Middlesex County, according to Diane Hutchins, director of The Crisis Room at Aldersgate in East Brunswick.
- Celebrating Birthdays Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 10:20AMFour of the 12 women who work at the Washington County Health Department are moms of new babies this Christmas. From left are Cara Sims RN (with Ella), Angie Harbison WIC Breast-Feeding Peer Counselor (with Chesney), Natasha Sullivan WIC Nutritionist (with Jackson) and Nissa Compton WIC Clerk (With Bryton). Since the WIC program emphasizes the importance of breast-feeding, Sullivan said it’s ...
- Christmas bouquets Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:47PMWe asked readers to send us Christmas bouquets recognizing people for the good things they do all year. Here they are. We received so many [...]
- E. Coli Engineered To Produce Important Class Of Antibiotic, Anti-cancer Drugs Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:19PMEscherichia coli bacteria has been engineered to synthesize an important group of antibiotics and anti-cancer drugs.
- Breast Cancer Genome Shows Evolution, Instability Of Cancer Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:18PMA newly published genome sequence of a breast cancer cell line reveals a heavily rearranged genetic blueprint involving breaks and fusions of genes and a broken DNA repair machinery, said researchers in the journal Genome Research.
- New study: how certain vegetables combat cancer Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 8:56PMWASHINGTON -- While it has been known for some time that eating cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, can help prevent breast cancer, the mechanism by which the active substances in these vegetables inhibit cell proliferation was unknown -- until now.
- State workers digging deep Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 4:32AMState employees have donated almost six tons of nonperishable food and $11,000 to Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s 25th annual Governor’s Care and Share Holiday Drive to benefit Food Share and the Connecticut Food Bank
- Delicious, Nutritious Holiday Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 4:16AMA troubling economic climate is putting the freeze on many Americans’ gift-giving traditions this holiday season.
- Shedding light on breast cancer Local advocates to raise awareness about lack of funding tonight at Nay Aug Light Show Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:29AMThe popularity of Scranton’s holiday light show is drawing breast-cancer survivors and volunteers to Nay Aug Park in an effort to raise awareness to the dreaded disease.
- Breast cancer campaign Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:28AMA GROUP of North Devon campaigners has launched an initiative aimed at ensuring early diagnosis of breast cancer among younger women. It follows the experiences of 25-year-old twins Leigh and Nicola Baker, who both had breasts removed within six weeks of each other last year.
- Beal starts, scores 26 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:46AMN.C. STATE WOMEN 78, COLUMBIA 58
- Of Hereos And Hoaxes Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 11:02AMThree Saturdays ago, after enjoying a terrific Thanksgiving visiting relatives near and far, our family was surprisingly plunged into a crisis.
- Man imprisoned for 20 years gets new trial Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:47AMAssociated Press HARTFORD - A Connecticut judge has granted a new trial and ordered the release of a man who has been imprisoned for 20 years for the 1988 killing of a Hartford teenager.
- Breast cancer gene-free baby due Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:45AMA woman from London will give birth next week to the first British baby screened to be free of a gene for breast cancer.
- Breast cancer gene-free baby due Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:45AMA London woman will give birth to the first British baby screened to be free of a gene for breast cancer.
- Baby selected to be free from breast cancer gene Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:41AMThe first baby in Britain genetically screened to be free from a potentially deadly breast cancer gene will be born next week.
