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Breast Cancer Wire

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Results 1 - 20 of 25,149 in Breast Cancer

  1. Study finds risk of medication discontinuation is greatest for new patients at the start of therapyRead the original story

    5 min ago | Drug Store News

    ... 2.17 million patients prescribed agents for asthma, glaucoma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, and high cholesterol was measured over one year following the initial prescription. Patients considered new to therapy ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Diabetes

  2. Predicting breast cancerRead the original story w/Photo

    13 min ago | KOB-TV

    For Melinda, the fight against the disease is personal, "I have a really good friend who just passed away from breast cancer, so the earlier you know, the better." Melinda joins more than 20-thousand other bay area women who have given a blood sample at California Pacific Medical Center for researchers to study.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  3. Understanding DNA Repair and CancerRead the original story

    56 min ago | RedOrbit

    ... treatment. The research could also reveal genes that predispose some people to cancer. For example, the "breast cancer gene," BRCA-2, is involved in DNA repair. "We now know a lot about the molecules involved in DNA repair; we're beginning to think ...

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    Related Topix: UC Davis, Oncology, Medicine

  4. MIT Launches Center To Investigate EndometriosisRead the original story

    56 min ago | RedOrbit

    ... a related gynepathology before age 50 is about tenfold higher than the likelihood she will be diagnosed with breast cancer," said Linda Griffith, MIT professor of biological and mechanical engineering, noted expert in tissue engineering, and ...

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    Related Topix: Endometriosis, Medicine, Health, Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television, Obstetrics and Gynecology

  5. High-Risk Women May Often Avoid Using TamoxifenRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | HealthDay

    Worries about side effects are a major reason why only 6 percent of American women at high risk for breast cancer are willing to take the drug tamoxifen to prevent the disease, a new study finds.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  6. North American Seminars Inc. Opens Its 2010 Physical Therapy...Read the original story

    1 hr ago | PRWeb

    ... education and occupational therapy courses available for sponsorship: A Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Management A Dynamic Systems Approach to Neurological Rehabilitation A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced ...

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    Related Topix: Nashville, TN, PRWeb

  7. Ultrasound, MRI to detect breast cancerRead the original story

    1 hr ago | UPI

    A U.S. study finds annual screening ultrasound for women with dense breasts who are at elevated risk for breast cancer are beneficial, researchers said.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Radiology

  8. Potential New "Twist" in Breast Cancer DetectionRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Newswise

    Working with mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins publishing in the December issue of Neoplasia have shown that a protein made by a gene called "Twist" may be the proverbial red flag that can accurately distinguish stem cells that drive aggressive, metastatic breast cancer from other breast cancer cells.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Oncology, Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology

  9. Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2009Read the original story

    4 hrs ago | KLTV Tyler

    ... disease ever reported in the United States, says a report released Thursday. IGM features symptoms similar to breast cancer. The cause is unknown. The cluster of cases among Hispanic women in Indiana is the first time in the United States that a ...

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    Related Topix: E. Coli, Agriculture, Science

  10. An oncologist takes on the recent breast and cervical cancer screening controversyRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Kevin, M.D.

    Recently, two groups released new guidelines that may affect breast cancer and cervical screening in women.

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    Related Topix: Cervical Cancer, Health, Oncology, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

  11. Study Examines Access To Timely Diagnostic Mammogram Appointments For Medicaid, Medicare PatientsRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Medical News Today

    Main Category: Breast Cancer Also Included In: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Article Date: 04 Dec 2009 - 6:00 PST printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Women with Medicaid were slightly less likely than women with Medicare coverage to secure a timely appointment for a diagnostic mammogram, though the delay "is unlikely to be a ...

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    Related Topix: Medicaid, Health, Medicare, Medicine, Women's Health, Advisory Board Company The, Consulting

  12. No Rise In Brain Tumors After Decade Of Sharply Rising Cell Phone Usage, New StudyRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Medical News Today

    ... News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News Today Latest Videos for Cancer Stages of Breast Cancer Breast cancer stages tell us the characteristics of the cancer and if it has spread beyond the breast tissue. Doctors can use ...

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    Related Topix: Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Oncology, Medicine

  13. RNA Strands Used to Target Living Tumor CellsRead the original story w/Photo

    14 hrs ago | Medgadget

    ... Clary said the process could be repeated with different types of tumors. For example, a scientist might take a breast cancer line and grow it in the lung as a metastasis model and then perform in vivo selection to identify RNAs specifically binding ...

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    Related Topix: Duke University, Colorectal Health, Colon Cancer

  14. The Menopause BookRead the original story

    Yesterday | WLS-TV Chicago

    ... patches better than pills? Could hormone therapy prevent heart disease in some women and increase the risk of breast cancer in others? Why could celebrity advice on bioidentical hormones be hazardous to my health? Does progesterone cream stop hot ...

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    Related Topix: Women's Health

  15. Beauty and the beastRead the original story

    Oct 23, 2009 | The Daily Sentinel

    It all started as a dream. 'Bruce Beaird had a dream about this,' said two-time breast cancer survivor Christine Bennett.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  16. Save the Ta Ta's 5K run is SundayRead the original story

    Oct 5, 2009 | The Daily Sentinel

    ... hopes for around 300. The Save the Ta Ta's run is just one of several events planned for the month in honor of breast cancer awareness. Therapy Unlimited hosted its annual Breast Cancer Survivor's Reception Thursday night, and a breast cancer ...

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    Related Topix: Scottsboro, AL, Medicine, Cancer, Health, Non-Profit, Jackson County, AL

  17. Local optometrist speaks to breast cancer supRead the original story

    Sep 22, 2009 | The Daily Sentinel

    'Have fun in the sun, but protect your eyes.' That was the advice given to the participants of the Breast Cancer Support Group by Dr.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Cancer, Optometry, Scottsboro, AL

  18. What's a good vitamin to take after radiation treatment?Read the original story

    2 hrs ago | CNN

    ... Living Well What's a good vitamin to take after radiation treatment? Asked by Mary, North Carolina I have breast cancer and have been through surgery (lumpectomy). Most recently, I have had radiation. Now that it's over, I am wondering if I should ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Life, Food, Dieting, Oncology, UC San Francisco

  19. What women need to know in the debate over mammogramsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Canada.com

    Mammograms and regularly scheduled clinical breast examinations a ' performed by a health care professional a ' are still the most common methods of early detection for breast cancer.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  20. Breast cancer easily curable: Biocon ChiefRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Newkerala.com

    Bangalore, Dec 4 : Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw today asked people not to worry about breast cancer even if its prevelance was growing as it was easily curable and is no more a killer disease.

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