Breast Cancer News

Call it the Angelina Jolie Effect: There has been a rapid rise in the number of women seeking to be screened for breast cancer gene mutations after the actress announced last May that she was a BRCA carrier and had a prophlactic mastectomy to prevent breast cancer.

Eric von Hofe is preparing the two-person company Antigen Express Inc. for a review of data from studies of a breast cancer vaccine.

Women with interruptions in health insurance coverage or with low income levels had a significantly increased likelihood of failing to receive breast cancer care that is in concordance with recommended treatment guidelines, according to results presented here at the Sixth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic ... (more)

Among African-American women with breast cancer, increased levels of the protein HSET were associated with worse breast cancer outcomes, according to results presented here at the Sixth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, held Dec. 6-9.

Undergoing regular breast examination is important in detecting cancerous growths because in early stages, cancer of the breast may not manifest any symptom at all.

Liz D'Amato has a story that is all too common. In November of last year, the mother of three from Dayton received a phone call that confirmed a diagnosis thousands of women receive each year: cancer.

Male bodybuilder's shocking tale: 'I found a lump in my chest after going to the gym - and found out it was breast cancer' Bodybuilder Phil Clarke is one of just 400 men who are diagnosed with the disease every year in the UK - and the dad of four is taking part in a charity fashion show When a group of models who have been diagnosed with breast ... (more)

GBI Research has released the pharmaceutical report "Monoclonal Antibodies Market in Breast Cancer to 2019 - ".

You're on the go, heading out for a walk with Fido or taking a class at the gym.

Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust , which raises cash for the hospital, is urging the local community to help make a difference this festive period by donating to the 'ACT on Cancer' campaign.

Auxiliary members gathered for their annual meeting, and welcomed Patti Domask, RN, WMH's breast health coordinator.

Elin Cooke sits cross-legged on her hospital bed, trying to decide what she wants for her "chemo lunch."

The Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation receives a check for $1,600 from this year's 'Pink Crusade' issues of The Marysville Globe and The Arlington Times.

That's because Kristen Maurer already gave her twin, Kelly McCarthy, a very special gift: a piece of herself, literally.

Nearly 150 days separate the last day of the winter holidays from the first unofficial day of summer - Memorial Day.

On a Saturday morning in Carytown, her client is there inside the Trademark Tattoo studio for more than just some ink.

Dr. Oz says women who keep their cell phones in their bras may be putting themselves at risk for breast cancer.

Grand Wine and Spirit and Waterford Wine and Spirit stores raised $2,000 for the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Dr Isaac Antwi, a Surgeon at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi has urged women to visit the hospital regularly to screen their breasts for early detection of symptoms of breast cancer.

The retinoblastoma protein plays a critical role in suppressing the multi-step process of cell migration through the bloodstream, lymphovascular invasion and the metastasis of an aggressive type of breast cancer to the lung, researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, the Cincinnati Cancer Center and the UC Brain Tumor Center have ... (more)