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Women diagnosed with breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop second cancer

Women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop a second cancer in a different part of the body. Such is the conclusion of a recent study, pioneered by female Spanish researchers.

18 Oct 2013

Good news: Knowing risk early, women can take action to prevent osteoporosis

On World Osteoporosis Day, October 20, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is calling for women to take action now to protect their bone health. Broken bones due to osteoporosis often result in pain, immobility and loss of quality of life as well as early death.

17 Oct 2013

Scientists identify 127 mutated genes that appear to drive development of tumors in the body

Examining 12 major types of cancer, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified 127 repeatedly mutated genes that appear to drive the development and progression of a range of tumors in the body. The discovery sets the stage for devising new diagnostic tools and more personalized cancer treatments.

17 Oct 2013

Researchers discover why women with BRCA gene develop breast and ovarian cancer

Researchers announced today in the journal Lancet Oncology that they are well on the way to discovering why women with the faulty genes BRCA 1 and BRCA 2, one of which was inherited by the actress Angelina Jolie, develop breast and ovarian cancer rather than other cancers.

17 Oct 2013

New England publishes results of phase III clinical trial of ABRAXANE for metastatic pancreatic cancer

Celgene International Sàrl, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celgene Corporation , today announced the results of the MPACT phase III clinical trial of ABRAXANE® in combination with gemcitabine were published online in the October 16th edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.

17 Oct 2013

Detroit Lions, Josephine Ford Cancer Institute to raise $15M for cancer research in metro Detroit

The Detroit Lions and Josephine Ford Cancer Institute, Michigan's largest provider of adult cancer care, have created a unique partnership with the goal to raise $15 million during the next three years for cancer research in metro Detroit.

16 Oct 2013

Breast cancer patients receiving nerve block with general anesthesia have less cancer recurrence

Breast cancer patients who received the combination of a nerve block with general anesthesia for their breast cancer surgery had less cancer recurrence and were three times less likely to die than those who received only general anesthesia, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2013 annual meeting.

16 Oct 2013

University of Sydney's free public talk to focus on halting superbug apocalypse

Everyday activities such as kissing, touching and sharing food can lead to the spread of a new kind of superbug that is as dangerous as it is resistant.

15 Oct 2013

Study evaluates economic cost of cancer across 27 countries of the EU

The first ever study to evaluate the economic cost of cancer across the 27 countries of the EU has found that the total cost of cancer in the EU in 2009 was €126 billion, with cancer in Germany, France, Italy, and the UK together accounting for just over two-thirds of this cost (€83 billion).

15 Oct 2013

Results announced for Phase II PRECEDENT trial of vintafolide for treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, (NYSE: MRK) and Endocyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECYT) today announced the online publication of results from the randomized Phase II PRECEDENT trial for vintafolide (MK-8109/EC145), an investigational folate small molecule drug conjugate (SMDC), in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO), the official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

15 Oct 2013

New optical imaging technique can accurately differentiate breast cancer subtypes

An optical imaging technique that measures metabolic activity in cancer cells can accurately differentiate breast cancer subtypes, and it can detect responses to treatment as early as two days after therapy administration, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

15 Oct 2013

Researchers create online database of disease genes that could be targeted with drugs

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have created a massive online database that matches thousands of genes linked to cancer and other diseases with drugs that target those genes.

14 Oct 2013

Non-hormonal chronic pain treatment reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes

Menopausal women suffer from half as many hot flashes after receiving a non-hormonal chronic pain treatment, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2013 annual meeting.

14 Oct 2013

Novartis Inks Agreement For Immunogen's "TAP" ADC Technology

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11 Oct 2013

Novartis Inks Agreement For Immunogen's "TAP" ADC Technology

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11 Oct 2013

Report provides new estimates of breast cancer rates among active component service women

Crude incidence rates of breast cancer among U.S. female active component service members have fluctuated slightly over the past 12 years, but have remained relatively stable, according to a new study.

11 Oct 2013

Charles J. Sherr to receive Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine

Charles J. Sherr, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Department of Tumor Cell Biology and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, has been selected to receive the 2013 Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine by the American-Italian Cancer Foundation.

10 Oct 2013

$New report provides fracture prevention, management solutions for postmenopausal woman$

New report provides fracture prevention, management solutions for postmenopausal woman

According to a new report published today by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, women may expect to live longer but their quality of life will be seriously jeopardized if action to protect their bone health is not taken. Postmenopausal women are the most vulnerable to osteoporosis and fractures. Worldwide, an estimated 200 million women are affected by osteoporosis and around one in three women aged over 50 will suffer from a fracture due to the disease.

10 Oct 2013

Researcher receives grant to explore HER2-positive breast tumor susceptibility to PARP inhibitors

Shih-Hsin (Eddy) Yang, M.D., Ph.D., the ROAR Southeast Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Radiation Oncology, has received a $450,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure to further investigate HER2-positive breast tumor susceptibility to PARP inhibitors.

10 Oct 2013

High levels of HDL have been linked to increased breast cancer risks, enhance cancer aggressiveness

High levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as the "good cholesterol," are thought to protect against heart disease. However, what's good for one disease may not be good for another.

10 Oct 2013

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop second cancer

Good news: Knowing risk early, women can take action to prevent osteoporosis

Scientists identify 127 mutated genes that appear to drive development of tumors in the body

Researchers discover why women with BRCA gene develop breast and ovarian cancer

New England publishes results of phase III clinical trial of ABRAXANE for metastatic pancreatic cancer

Detroit Lions, Josephine Ford Cancer Institute to raise $15M for cancer research in metro Detroit

Breast cancer patients receiving nerve block with general anesthesia have less cancer recurrence

University of Sydney's free public talk to focus on halting superbug apocalypse

Study evaluates economic cost of cancer across 27 countries of the EU

Results announced for Phase II PRECEDENT trial of vintafolide for treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

New optical imaging technique can accurately differentiate breast cancer subtypes

Researchers create online database of disease genes that could be targeted with drugs

Non-hormonal chronic pain treatment reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes

Novartis Inks Agreement For Immunogen's "TAP" ADC Technology

Novartis Inks Agreement For Immunogen's "TAP" ADC Technology

Report provides new estimates of breast cancer rates among active component service women

Charles J. Sherr to receive Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine

New report provides fracture prevention, management solutions for postmenopausal woman

Researcher receives grant to explore HER2-positive breast tumor susceptibility to PARP inhibitors

High levels of HDL have been linked to increased breast cancer risks, enhance cancer aggressiveness

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