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A test that measures the amounts of two members of the same protein family – one of which appears to act as an oncogene, and the other as a tumor suppressor – helps identify patients with breast cancer who will likely benefit from chemotherapy and those who won’t, according to researchers. OncoPlan, a test is [...]
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According to a new research, a protein tests spots risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer in women. Not all women have mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes for breast and ovarian cancer but still have a strong family history. Tanja Pejovic, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Oregon Health & [...]
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According to the National Cancer Registry, breast cancer cases would easily double in next 15 years at Ireland. At the official launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Harry Comber, Director of National Cancer Registry Ireland, gave a presentation on the theme, Time Trends 2002-20202. Approximately 650 women die every year in Ireland because of [...]
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Darren Clarke, the professional golfer, lost his wife to breast cancer last month. Since July 21 he hasn’t played competitively in a single tournament. He took his time off golf to care for his cancer victim wife. After her wife passed away, Clarke has been trying to regroup himself and mourn the loss of her [...]
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The sixties’ singer and former actress Marianne Faithfull, 59, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, her publicist said this Thursday. However, the doctors who diagnosed the disease in France, said that the disease was in its ‘earliest stages,’ a statement released in London said. ‘The disease has been quickly discovered by doctors in France,’ said [...]
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Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists made a surprising discovery, where in they identified 200 mutated genes which were linked to the development and growth of breast cancer and colon cancer. These genes will prove to be very helpful for the vital research into the further treatment of breast and colon cancer. Other cancers can [...]
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As per the new study, women have a better chance of survival from breast cancer, if they exercise regularly for at least a year prior to diagnosis. Page Abrahamson, who lead the research, says “We found a beneficial effect of survival for exercise undertaken in the year before diagnosis, particularly among women who were overweight [...]
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October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As per the researchers, women should have a good idea on how normal breasts look like from the very young age. According to Dr Evelyn, you are your own yardstick and you need to be really in tune with what your normal breast feels like from an early [...]
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New fundraising records have been set this year for “Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walkâ€, raising $17.2 million funds for the Princess Margaret Hospital. This 60 kilometers walk and a two day event, is the largest, single fundraiser event in Canadian history. With over 5000 people walking on the streets in rain, on this weekend [...]
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Scientists say they have cracked the genetic code of breast and colon cancers, letting themknow the cancer enemy’s game plan. The breakthrough comes from a huge effort led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. It’s not the first-ever look at cancer genes. But it’s the first time scientists have used 21st-century technology to [...]
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Southern Alberta women are posing topless in an effort to raise funds against breast cancer. There are 23 women from Calgary who have posed for Cowgirls Against Breast Cancer calendar, which was launched yesterday in Calgary. The calendar showcases all the 23 women, posing topless but not showing any breasts. The women are believed to [...]
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