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Enrollment complete in Cytori Therapeutics' international breast cancer reconstruction study

16. November 2009 08:23
Cytori Therapeutics completed enrollment in a 70-patient, international breast cancer reconstruction study, RESTORE 2. The study is evaluating the use of cell-enriched fat grafting to restore functional and cosmetic deformities in women who have undergone partial mastectomy for early breast cancer. [More]

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Novadaq announces financial results for the third quarter of 2009

12. November 2009 08:13
Novadaq® Technologies Inc., a developer of real-time imaging systems for use in the operating room, today announced 2009 third quarter revenues of $1,723,000 compared to revenue of $3,311,000 in third quarter 2008. In accordance with corporate policy, a previously reported order in excess of $2,000,000 has not been recorded in sales due to cash not yet received. [More]

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New breast reconstruction surgery for women

6. November 2009 03:14
Since her teens, Jennifer Jablon had watched family members deal with breast cancer during their 40s, 50s, and 60s. She wondered whether it would be her fate too. [More]

RTI Biologics revenues increases to $42.8 million in third quarter 2009

28. October 2009 08:34
RTI Biologics Inc., a leading processor of orthopedic and other biologic implants, reported operating results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009. [More]

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

19. October 2009 07:30
A computer-based decision-making aid may make it possible for more women to have breast reconstruction after surgical treatment for cancer. [More]

Novadaq Technologies commercializes patented visualization technology

12. October 2009 11:50
Novadaq Technologies Inc., headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has commercialized SPY imaging, a patented visualization technology that enables surgeons to monitor circulation and tissue perfusion intraoperatively, facilitating surgical mapping and revisions during major procedures. [More]

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More efforts needed to present breast reconstruction options to all patients: Study

6. October 2009 00:42
Latinas who spoke little English were less likely to undergo reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy for breast cancer, according to a study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. [More]

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Congressional reception raises awareness about breast cancer in young adult women

29. September 2009 01:39
Testing for breast cancer risk was the subject of remarks by two featured speakers at a recent congressional reception on Capitol Hill. The event generated momentum to pass the EARLY Act and raise awareness about breast cancer in young adult women. [More]

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Clothes for women who undergo a mastectomy

21. September 2009 05:24
One in eight U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, and currently slightly more than half, 56 percent, undergo mastectomy. Few fashion options exist for those who don’t seek reconstructive surgery or postpone it until after their treatment and recovery — a condition the clothier Wear Ease (www.WearEase.com) seeks to remedy. [More]

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Third-quarter fiscal 2009 results announced by Synovis Life Technologies

2. September 2009 08:59
Synovis Life Technologies Reports Record Revenue Of $15 Million For The Third Quarter Of Fiscal 2009 [More]

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Cytori Therapeutics Q2 2009 financial results

10. August 2009 07:38
Total revenues were $8.5 million and $10.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, compared to $1.4 million and $2.4 million for the same periods in 2008. As part of Cytori’s Olympus partnership, the Company recognized $7.3 million in development revenue in the second quarter of 2009, due mostly to the completion of enrollment in the cardiovascular disease clinical safety and feasibility studies. [More]

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

7. July 2009 22:01
Despite the increase of breast reconstruction procedures performed in 2008, nearly 70 percent of women who are eligible for the procedure are not informed of the reconstructive options available to them, according to a recently published report. [More]

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Type of breast reconstruction procedure impacts radiation therapy outcomes

20. November 2008 22:57
For breast cancer patients who underwent a mastectomy who undergo radiation therapy after immediate breast reconstruction, autologous tissue reconstruction provides fewer long-term complications and better cosmetic results than tissue expander and implant reconstruction, according to a study in the November issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. [More]

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Cytori announces seven new investigator-initiated clinical studies in Japan

19. November 2008 22:45
All seven studies are investigator-initiated and to be performed under local and country guidelines. Cytori, who will not sponsor these studies, will continue work with country authorities, such as the Ministry of Health and Labor in Japan, to obtain specific regulatory approvals for its products. [More]

You are not alone - help for breast cancer patients

17. July 2008 19:57
Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in the UK, affecting one in nine women at some point in their life. The first patient-led DVD for women with breast cancer who are considering breast reconstruction will be launched today. It is hoped the DVD will change the way information is provided for women facing difficult surgical choices. [More]

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