Gene critical to cancer cell survival identifiedOctober 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - University of York claim to have identified a gene that appears to play a crucial role in cancer cell survival. The researchers have used a process called RNA interference to target the JNK2 gene in both cancer and healthy cells.
Why some women suffer breast cancer relapsesOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - Scientists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York City have found out why some women suffer relapses years after beating breast cancer. Leading oncologist Dr.
Protein that supports aggressive breast cancer growth identifiedOctober 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers have demonstrated that a protein may be required for some of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer to grow. The findings, based on the study of a mouse model of breast cancer, have been presented in a recent issue of Cancer Research.
Gene linked to fertility problems identifiedOctober 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have identified a gene that might help explain fertility problems in humans. In females, fertility depends upon the growth of a follicle, a structure that ultimately transforms to release a mature egg.
Social isolation speeds up breast cancer growthSeptember 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A socially isolated, stressful environment can speed up breast cancer growth, says a new study. Using mice as a model to study human breast cancer, researchers have demonstrated that a negative social environment causes increased tumor growth.
More women opting to remove healthy breast after cancer diagnosisSeptember 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Te number of women going for surgery to remove the healthy breast after cancer diagnosis in one breast, according to a new study of New York State data. And this was despite a lack of evidence that the surgery can improve survival.
Naughty breast cancer awareness ad under fireSeptember 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - A breast cancer awareness ad showing a voluptuous, bikini-clad woman walking into a pool party, with strip club music playing in the background, has raised many eyebrows. 'Save the Boobs', a public service announcement from Rethink Breast Cancer, has an in-your-face message about breast cancer awareness, and is grabbing attention right from youngsters to ethical critics.
Breast cancer intervention may reduce depression, inflammationSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A psychological intervention for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with symptoms of depression can not only relieve depression but also lower inflammation, according to a new study. The study was conducted by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Centre and involved patients with stage II or III breast cancer, reports sciencedaily.com.
Second child within a year 'increases breast cancer risk'September 14th, 2009 LONDON - Having a second child within a year of the first birth can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, finds a new study. The research, involving 30,000 women each of whom had produced five or more children, has shown that those with a gap of less than 12 month were 5.2 times more likely to develop the advanced ductal breast cancer than women who had a gap of three or more years.
Obesity, booze and smoking increase second breast cancer riskSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Obesity, alcohol use and smoking significantly increase the risk of second breast cancer among breast cancer survivors, says a new study. The study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has been published online Sept.
Over-expressed protein may make non-invasive breast cancer invasiveSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An over-expressed protein can convert active but non-invasive breast cancer into a different cell type, and thereby turn it into invasive breast cancer, according to scientists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
HPV vaccine could save women from breast cancerSeptember 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent some forms of breast cancer in women and save thousands of lives each year, suggested an Australian study. Researchers at the University of New South Wales used genetic probes to test cancerous breast cells, and found several strains of HPVs, which are known to have a high risk of initiating cancer of the cervix.
30 mins of brisk walk a day can cut breast cancer recurrence riskSeptember 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Thirty minutes of brisk walking every day can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence, according to a new study. "Brisk walking - about 3.0 mph on a treadmill - for three to five hours per week, or about 30 minutes a day, can net big benefits for breast cancer survivors," said Dr.
Smoking, overweighing up breast cancer riskSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A study conducted in Canada has reinforced the correlation between being overweight, smoking and breast cancer. Published in the Journal of Cancer Epidemiology, the study is unique because it did not include subjects who were diagnosed for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, which predispose women to breast cancer.
Healthy lifestyle simplest, best way to cut breast cancer riskSeptember 1st, 2009 LONDON - A healthy lifestyle, including keeping weight down, exercising for 30 minutes a day and limiting alcohol to a single drink a day, is the simplest and best way for women to cut the risk of breast cancer, says a new study. The study by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF ) has found the strongest evidence yet that lifestyle is linked to the risk of developing breast cancer, reports The Times.
LONDON - Wistar Institute scientists have identified a gene called KLF17, which appears to be involved in the spread of breast cancer throughout the body.