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Eating Soy Foods In Puberty Protects Against Breast Cancer, Evidence Now Suggests
Evidence is growing from
animal and human studies
that genistein, a potent
chemical found in soy,
protects against development
... > full story
Blocking Key Energy Protein Kills Cancer Cells, First Evidence Provided
Researchers in Taiwan report
for the first time that
blocking a key
energy-supplying protein
kills cancer cells. The
... > full story
Test Can Reduce Recurrence Of Breast Cancer
A new test that examines
large sections of the
sentinel lymph node for
genes expressed by breast
cancer could reduce the risk
of recurrence and multiple
... > full story
Hormones Produced By Heart Eliminated Human Cancers In Most Mice Treated
Hormones produced by the
heart eliminated human
pancreatic cancer in more
than three-quarters of the
mice treated with the
... > full story
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Previously Unseen Switch Regulates Breast Cancer Response To Estrogen
May 10, 2008 — A tiny modification called methylation on estrogen receptors prolongs the life of these growth-driving molecules in breast cancer cells. Most breast cancers contain estrogen receptors, which enable ... > full story -
New Cancer Gene Found
May 9, 2008 — Scientists have identified a new gene that causes cancer. The gene and its protein, both called RBM3, are vital for cell division in normal cells. In cancers, low oxygen levels in the tumors cause ... > full story -
6-month Follow-up Diagnostic Mammograms Recommended For Women With Probably Benign Lesions, Study Suggests
May 9, 2008 — Radiologists can, with confidence, recommend a six-month follow-up diagnostic mammogram rather than an immediate biopsy for patients with "probably benign" breast lesions, a new study ... > full story -
Breast Cancer Tumors Grow Faster In Younger Women
May 8, 2008 — A new approach to estimating tumor growth has been developed based on breast screening results from almost 400,000 women. This new model can also estimate the proportion of breast cancers which are ... > full story -
Specific Gene Increases Susceptibility To Breast Cancer
May 6, 2008 — Recent whole-genome scans have identified novel risk genes for many common diseases, challenging researchers to determine how these genes contribute to disease. A new study provides molecular ... > full story -
Anxiety, Mood Disorders Put Cancer Patients At Risk For PTSD
May 6, 2008 — Breast cancer patients who have a prior history of mood and anxiety disorders are at a much higher risk of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder following their diagnosis, new research ... > full story -
Second Breast Cancer May Be Greater Than Thought For High-risk Women Without BRCA Mutations
May 5, 2008 — A preliminary analysis of ongoing research suggests that high-risk women with breast cancer who do not have a BRCA1/2 mutation may face a greater chance for developing a second breast cancer than ... > full story -
Gene Variations May Predict Risk Of Breast Cancer In Women
May 5, 2008 — According to a recent study, variations of the adiponectin gene, which regulates a number of metabolic processes, may increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. This discovery is an ... > full story -
Daily Aspirin May Reduce Risk Of Common Type Of Breast Cancer, Study Suggests
May 1, 2008 — Taking aspirin on a daily basis may lower women's risk of a particular type of breast cancer. In a new large study, aspirin use was linked to a small reduction in estrogen receptor-positive breast ... > full story -
Getting To The Roots Of Breast Cancer
May 1, 2008 — The lesson learned in eradicating dandelions from your yard could apply in treating breast cancer as well, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine. "It's not enough to kill the dandelion ... > full story
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