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Study finds HER2 irregularities in 14 different advanced solid tumors

The HER2 growth-factor gene is known to be over-active in breast and gastro-esophageal cancers. But now, irregularities in the genes's expression - among them mutations, amplifications, substitutions, and translocations - have been found in 14 different advanced solid tumors.

3 Jun 2013

LUNGevity Foundation to join with WSA to empower, educate women affected by lung cancer

LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's largest lung cancer-focused nonprofit, is proud to join together with The Women Survivors Alliance in an effort to empower, educate and connect women who have been touched by cancer and represent those who have been impacted by lung cancer.

3 Jun 2013

Study shows utility of cfDNA blood tests for breast cancer patients

Researchers from Chronix Biomedical and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced that results from a pilot study demonstrating the utility of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood tests as a companion diagnostic for breast cancer patients are to be reported in a poster presentation titled "Modulation of breast cancer cell-free DNA with surgical resection" (Abstract #11060) at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO 2013) being held from May 31 through June 4, 2013 in Chicago. The blood test detects cfDNA that is released into the blood stream by damaged and dying cancer cells.

1 Jun 2013

Twitter: A popular source for receiving and sharing new information about vaccines

Twitter is a popular source for receiving and sharing new information about vaccines, and also a basically reliable one, according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

1 Jun 2013

Nearly 2/3 of solid tumors carry at least one mutation that may be targeted by existing compound

Nearly two-thirds of solid tumors carry at least one mutation that may be targeted, or medicated, by an existing compound, according to new findings from researchers Fox Chase Cancer Center that will be presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on June 3.

1 Jun 2013

NanoString Technologies to present clinical study of Prosigna Breast Cancer Assay at ASCO 2013

NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced that a clinical study of the Prosigna Breast Cancer Assay will be presented during the Breast Cancer Oral Abstract Session at the 2013 Annual American Society of Clinical Oncology Meeting on Sunday, June 2.

From NanoString Technologies 1 Jun 2013

Surgeons use MarginProbe System to cut out breast cancer cells missed during initial lumpectomy

Any breast cancer surgeon who regularly performs lumpectomies confronts the question "Did I get it all?" Thirty to 60 percent of the time in the U.S., the answer is "no," requiring the patient to undergo a second surgery to remove the remaining tumor.

1 Jun 2013

Five studies on breast, colon and colorectal cancer to be presented at ASCO Annual Meeting

Agendia, a world leader in molecular cancer diagnostics, today announced that results from five studies focused on breast, colon and colorectal cancer will be presented at the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting to be held May 31-June 4, 2013 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

1 Jun 2013

Study: Young women with breast cancer often choose mastectomy over surgical procedure

A new study of young women with breast cancer has found that most chose to have a mastectomy rather than a surgical procedure that would conserve the breast, researchers will report at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, May 31-June 4, in Chicago.

31 May 2013

Raman spectroscopy algorithm has potential to diagnose breast lesions with high precision

A newly developed, single-step Raman spectroscopy algorithm has the potential to simultaneously detect microcalcifications and enable diagnosis of the associated breast lesions with high precision, according to data published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

31 May 2013

Viewpoints: Obamacare is already working; George W. Bush on 'personal responsibility'; Medicaid expansion and the mentally ill

The Affordable Care Act has been under siege since before it even had a name. Some on the right saw it as government overreach. Some on the left considered it better for insurance companies than for consumers. As many of the law's provisions take effect over the next year, we're hearing from both sides all over again. This time the theme is that the law is too complex. ... Read the discussion (5/29).

31 May 2013

Three easy steps for cancer survivorship

Incorporating just three easy steps into a daily routine can increase a cancer patient's chance at survival, according to a physician who specializes in cancer survivorship.

31 May 2013

Novel approach to create unlimited number of human red blood cells, platelets in vitro

A study led by Boston University School of Medicine has identified a novel approach to create an unlimited number of human red blood cells and platelets in vitro. In collaboration with Boston University School of Public Health and Boston Medical Center, the researchers differentiated induced pluripotent stem cells into these cell types, which are typically obtained through blood donations.

31 May 2013

Oncothyreon, Array BioPharma to develop and commercialize ARRY-380 for breast cancer patients

Oncothyreon Inc. and Array BioPharma Inc. today announced that they will collaborate to develop and commercialize ARRY-380, an orally active, reversible and selective small-molecule HER2 inhibitor.

30 May 2013

Researchers analyze risk factors for fat necrosis in women undergoing breast reconstruction

For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, the weight of the tissue flap used affects the risk of an important complication called fat necrosis, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2013

New Cedars-Sinai initiative aims at increasing women's representation in medical research

A new Cedars-Sinai initiative called research for her is aimed at increasing women's representation in medical research, which could help scientists better understand and more effectively treat cancers that predominantly affect women.

30 May 2013

Taking blood thinners before minor procedures safe for stroke patients

Many patients who have experienced strokes or mini strokes take blood thinners such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause strokes.

30 May 2013

Scientists find that 'junk DNA' could promote cancer progression

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have found that a genetic rogue element produced by sequences until recently considered 'junk DNA' could promote cancer progression.

30 May 2013

Cancer: The No. 1 health concern among middle-income Americans

Cancer is the No. 1 health concern among our country's middle-income Americans, according to a new study released by Washington National Institute for Wellness Solutions.

29 May 2013

Viewpoints: 'Good news' on Calif. insurance rates; Battle against dementia needs stronger efforts; Dental care for the disabled

The Affordable Care Act, a k a Obamacare, goes fully into effect at the beginning of next year, and predictions of disaster are being heard far and wide. ... No doubt there will be problems, as there are with any large new government initiative, and in this case, we have the added complication that many Republican governors and legislators are doing all they can to sabotage reform. Yet important new evidence - especially from California, the law's most important test case - suggests that the real Obamacare shock will be one of unexpected success (Paul Krugman, 5/26).

29 May 2013

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

Study finds HER2 irregularities in 14 different advanced solid tumors

LUNGevity Foundation to join with WSA to empower, educate women affected by lung cancer

Study shows utility of cfDNA blood tests for breast cancer patients

Twitter: A popular source for receiving and sharing new information about vaccines

Nearly 2/3 of solid tumors carry at least one mutation that may be targeted by existing compound

NanoString Technologies to present clinical study of Prosigna Breast Cancer Assay at ASCO 2013

Surgeons use MarginProbe System to cut out breast cancer cells missed during initial lumpectomy

Five studies on breast, colon and colorectal cancer to be presented at ASCO Annual Meeting

Study: Young women with breast cancer often choose mastectomy over surgical procedure

Raman spectroscopy algorithm has potential to diagnose breast lesions with high precision

Viewpoints: Obamacare is already working; George W. Bush on 'personal responsibility'; Medicaid expansion and the mentally ill

Three easy steps for cancer survivorship

Novel approach to create unlimited number of human red blood cells, platelets in vitro

Oncothyreon, Array BioPharma to develop and commercialize ARRY-380 for breast cancer patients

Researchers analyze risk factors for fat necrosis in women undergoing breast reconstruction

New Cedars-Sinai initiative aims at increasing women's representation in medical research

Taking blood thinners before minor procedures safe for stroke patients

Scientists find that 'junk DNA' could promote cancer progression

Cancer: The No. 1 health concern among middle-income Americans

Viewpoints: 'Good news' on Calif. insurance rates; Battle against dementia needs stronger efforts; Dental care for the disabled

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