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- Breast-density bill to become law in Virginia
RICHMOND — Cathryn Tatusko donned the hospital gown, got squeezed by the mammogram machine, went home and waited for the all-clear letter. Every year. Without fail. For 14 years straight. Her last mammogram showed no sign of trouble. It took place the same day she received a diagnosis of late-stage breast cancer. Read full article >> - Radiation treatment generates cancer stem cells from less aggressive breast cancer cells, study suggests
Breast cancer stem cells are thought to be the sole source of tumor recurrence and are known to be resistant to radiation therapy and don’t respond well to chemotherapy. Researchers report for the first time that radiation treatment -- despite killing half of all tumor cells during every treatment -- transforms other cancer cells into treatment-resistant breast cancer stem cells. Researchers ... - When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity
Title: When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity Category: Health News Created: 2/10/2012 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/13/2012 - Radiation Treatment Generates Cancer Stem Cells from Less Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells
Breast cancer stem cells are thought to be the sole source of tumor recurrence and are known to be resistant to radiation therapy and don't respond well to chemotherapy. - Breast cancer nonprofit different from national research group
PORTSMOUTH — During the recent headline-making showdown between two large national organizations over funding for breast cancer screening, Wendy McCoole sent out a message to members and supporters of her local breast cancer support organization,... - Breast cancer kills older women more often
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breast cancer is often considered more deadly among younger women, but a new study shows older women are actually more likely to die of the disease. Researchers found that among women who had been diagnosed with a certain type of breast cancer, those over 75 years old were 63 percent more likely to die of the cancer than women younger than 65. "I suspect it's ... - Radiation treatment transforms breast cancer cells into cancer stem cells
Breast cancer stem cells are thought to be the sole source of tumor recurrence and are known to be resistant to radiation therapy and don't respond well to chemotherapy. - The breast of friends
Music queens Rihanna (left) and Katy Perry are bosom buddies at the Grammys, where Katy seems to be admiring her pal’s, uh, crucifix. The stars joined forces Sunday night, delivering powerful pop payback to their former loves. Rihanna belted out her song “We Found Love” just minutes after a... - Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age
TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of dying from a hormone receptor-positive breast cancer increases with age, according to new research. And one reason might be that older women with breast cancer are undertreated compared to their younger peers. - Breast cancer survivors suffer musculoskeletal alterations caused by surgery
( University of Granada ) A research study conducted at the University of Granada has revealed that breast cancer survivors exhibit greater activation of neck and shoulder muscles, which may contribute to the development of chronic pain. The results of this study have been published in the prestigious American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and has been awarded the Mention ...