Blog: Breast Cancer
- Hypnosis Helps Breast Cancer Survivors
March 22, 2017
Read MoreHypnosis Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Randomized Trial of a Hypnosis Intervention for Treatment of Hot Flashes Among Breast Cancer Survivors Gary Elkins,* Joel Marcus, Vered Stearns, Michelle Perfect, M. Hasan Rajab, Christopher Ruud, Lynne Palamara, and Timothy Keith From the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Baylor University, Waco; Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, […]
- Vitamin D Reduces Risk Of Breast Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreVitamin D Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer Vitamin D from dietary intake and sunlight exposure early in life is associated with lower risks for hormone receptor-positive breast cancers and hormone receptor-negative tumors, according to findings published in the October 15th issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology. Intake of vitamin D during adolescence and early […]
- Breast Cancer Doctor Is Hired As New Director Of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
March 22, 2017
Read MoreBreast Cancer Doctor is Hired as New Director of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute There is a new director of UPMC‘s University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI): Dr. Nancy E. Davidson. She will begin in March, 2009. She is a leading breast cancer researcher at the Johns Hopkins University medical school in Baltimore. She currently heads the breast cancer […]
- New Recommendations For Mammography Screenings
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Recommendations for Mammography Screenings A new recommendation by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggests that routine mammograms for women should start at age 50 and that the decision to start regular screening before the age of 50 should be an individual one. The USPSTF is an independent panel of experts which advises […]
- New Marker Identified For Breast Cancer Metastasis
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Marker Identified for Breast Cancer Metastasis As reported in the March 24 online edition of the journal Clinical Cancer Research, researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center have identified a new marker for breast cancer metastasis called TMEM, for Tumor Microenvironment of Metastasis. According to the new research, density of TMEM is associated with […]
- Cancer Malpractice Lawyer Breast Cancer Detected Better With Ultrasound After Mammogram
March 22, 2017
Read MoreCancer Malpractice Lawyer — Breast Cancer Detected Better with Ultrasound after Mammogram In an article published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that 28% more cases of breast cancer were detected when women received breast ultrasound after mammography. Most of the additional cases of breast cancer that were found with […]
- Shorter Radiation For Breast Cancer Has Fewer Side Effects
March 22, 2017
Read MoreWomen diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer treated with a shorter whole-breast radiation schedule after lumpectomy have fewer side effects and better quality of life than women treated with the longer, traditional radiation schedule. Two studies, published in JAMA Oncology, have found that women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer treated with a shorter whole-breast radiation schedule […]
- Test Now Offered For Common Breast Cancer Gene
March 22, 2017
Read MoreTest Now Offered for Common Breast Cancer Gene The Washington Post reports that a biotech company today will begin offering the first genetic test to assess a woman’s risk for the most common forms of breast cancer. Prior to this, the only tests were for rare genes. The company is Decode Genetics of Reykjavik, Iceland. This […]
- Avastin Improves Survival Of Breast Cancer Patients Says Upmc Study
March 22, 2017
Read MoreAvastin Improves Survival of Breast Cancer Patients, says UPMC Study According to a University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) study that will be presented on Dec. 11, 2009, patients who are being treated for metastatic breast cancer for the second time may get better results if Avastin is added to their treatment. Avastin inhibits the […]
- New Test For Breast Cancer That Could Replace Mammogram
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Test for Breast Cancer that could replace Mammogram With current mammograms, the breast is pressed together between metal plates. Some women find this so uncomfortable that they refuse to get mammograms. Mammograms with follow up breast ultrasounds are the primary method used to diagnose breast cancer, and the earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the […]