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BRCA gene loss may accelerate cancer-promoting chromosome rearrangements

Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 tumor suppressor genes are by far the most frequent contributors to hereditary cancer risk in the human population, often causing breast or ovarian cancer in young women of child-bearing age.

29 Apr 2014

First Edition: April 28, 2014

Today's headlines include a number of stories examining the impact of the health law in various states.

28 Apr 2014

Women who had chemotherapy less likely to be employed 4 years later

Nearly one-third of breast cancer survivors who were working when they began treatment were unemployed four years later. Women who received chemotherapy were most affected, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

28 Apr 2014

Scientific congress on menopause to take place from 1-4 May

The world's most important scientific congress on the menopause will take place in Cancun, Mexico from 1-4 May 2014. Up to 3000 delegates are expected to attend.

26 Apr 2014

Researchers use gold nanoparticles to detect, measure cancer levels in living cell

Purdue University researchers have developed a way to detect and measure cancer levels in a living cell by using tiny gold particles with tails of synthetic DNA.

25 Apr 2014

Study reveals antibacterial agent triclosan promotes growth of human breast cancer cells in lab dishes

Some manufacturers are turning away from using triclosan as an antimicrobial ingredient in soaps, toothpastes and other products over health concerns.

25 Apr 2014

Researchers launch detailed atlas with environment and health maps

Researchers have launched a detailed atlas with environment and health maps at a fine scale across England and Wales.

25 Apr 2014

Development of nervous system may play pivotal role in spread of breast cancer

New research led by a scientist at the University of York reveals that a process that forms a key element in the development of the nervous system may also play a pivotal role in the spread of breast cancer.

25 Apr 2014

Research shows why breast cancer often metastasizes to lung

New research led by Alison Allan, PhD, a scientist at Western University and the Lawson Health Research Institute, shows why breast cancer often spreads or metastasizes to the lung.

25 Apr 2014

Anxiety experienced with false-positive mammogram does not negatively impact woman's well-being

Dartmouth researchers have found that the anxiety experienced with a false-positive mammogram is temporary and does not negatively impact a woman's overall well-being. Their findings are reported in "Consequences of False-Positive Screening Mammograms," which was published online in the April 21, 2014 JAMA Internal Medicine.

23 Apr 2014

IMPAKT breast cancer conference abstracts online

Xenografts and mathematical modelling; liquid biopsy; nanotechnology; next generation genomics- Science is running fast and the impact of new technologies in the care of patients with breast cancer will be at the core of the sixth edition of the IMPAKT conference on translational research in breast cancer.

22 Apr 2014

ACR, SBI oppose NEJM article on ending breast cancer screening programs

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) agree with statements by Andorno and Jüni, in their recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), that women need clear information with which to discuss mammography with their doctor.

22 Apr 2014

Study evaluates stigma and public perceptions related to lung cancer

It's not uncommon these days to find a colored ribbon representing a disease. A pink ribbon is well known to signify breast cancer. But what color ribbon does one think of with lung cancer?

22 Apr 2014

BRI scientists receive grant to study new approach to blocking metastatic breast cancer

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason recently received a grant to research how blocking a particular molecule in metastatic breast cancer reduces both the growth of primary tumors and the number of lung metastases.

21 Apr 2014

At 8 million sign-ups, health law enrollment surpasses target

President Barack Obama hailed the latest tally of people who gained insurance as a result of the health law. News outlets also look inside this latest round of data to find out what information the administration is providing and what is still to come.

19 Apr 2014

Viewpoints: Obamacare still has more challenges; GOP needs to help make law work; census change is not Obama's decision

The first open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act ended this week with roughly 7.5 million people obtaining policies through the new state insurance exchanges, including more than 1.3 million at Covered California.

18 Apr 2014

B1/Cdk1 protein which plays key role in cell division also boosts power of mitochondrial activity

An international team led by researchers at UC Davis has shown that the cyclin B1/Cdk1 protein complex, which plays a key role in cell division, also boosts the mitochondrial activity to power that process.

18 Apr 2014

College of American Pathologists and ASC sign MOU to advance delivery of cytopathology services

The College of American Pathologists and the American Society of Cytopathology announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on initiatives to advance the delivery of cytopathology services and improve patient care.

17 Apr 2014

Researchers develop class of drugs to lessen impact of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

A class of drugs developed to treat immune-related conditions and cancer - including one currently in clinical trials for glioblastoma and other tumors - eliminates neural inflammation associated with dementia-linked diseases and brain injuries, according to UC Irvine researchers.

17 Apr 2014

Waist circumference, body mass index, and postmenopausal breast cancer incidence

A study of predominantly white women finds a larger waist circumference is associated with higher risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, but not beyond its contribution to BMI. The study, by American Cancer Society researchers, fails to confirm previous findings that body shape itself is an independent risk factor for breast cancer. The current study appears in the April 2014 issue of Cancer Causes, and Control.

16 Apr 2014

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

BRCA gene loss may accelerate cancer-promoting chromosome rearrangements

First Edition: April 28, 2014

Women who had chemotherapy less likely to be employed 4 years later

Scientific congress on menopause to take place from 1-4 May

Researchers use gold nanoparticles to detect, measure cancer levels in living cell

Study reveals antibacterial agent triclosan promotes growth of human breast cancer cells in lab dishes

Researchers launch detailed atlas with environment and health maps

Development of nervous system may play pivotal role in spread of breast cancer

Research shows why breast cancer often metastasizes to lung

Anxiety experienced with false-positive mammogram does not negatively impact woman's well-being

IMPAKT breast cancer conference abstracts online

ACR, SBI oppose NEJM article on ending breast cancer screening programs

Study evaluates stigma and public perceptions related to lung cancer

BRI scientists receive grant to study new approach to blocking metastatic breast cancer

At 8 million sign-ups, health law enrollment surpasses target

Viewpoints: Obamacare still has more challenges; GOP needs to help make law work; census change is not Obama's decision

B1/Cdk1 protein which plays key role in cell division also boosts power of mitochondrial activity

College of American Pathologists and ASC sign MOU to advance delivery of cytopathology services

Researchers develop class of drugs to lessen impact of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

Waist circumference, body mass index, and postmenopausal breast cancer incidence

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Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

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How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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