Monday, March 1, 2010 8:59 PM GMT
I saw this posted Monday.
"Gene-screening has been used to identify women most likely to benefit from one type of breast cancer chemotherapy."
Posted by Esther Keller from Torrance, CA
Monday, March 1, 2010 8:10 PM GMT
SINGAPORE: The Health Promotion Board (HPB) is hoping a movie will encourage more Singaporean women to go for regular breast cancer screening.
Posted by Hazel Bell from Columbus, OH
Monday, March 1, 2010 6:34 PM GMT
Gene-screening has been used to identify women most likely to benefit from one type of breast cancer chemotherapy. Related Stories Gene test is key to cancer medicine
Posted by Gladys Malone from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Monday, March 1, 2010 4:22 PM GMT
WWW.HEALTHANDAGE.COM writes: "Lymphoedema is the most common chronic complication after breast cancer surgery or radiotherapy. It is a painful swelling of the arm caused by damage to the lymphatic system during treatment."
Posted by Joann Erickson from Abilene, TX
Monday, March 1, 2010 1:57 PM GMT
Breast cancer is a disease that affects more than just the thousands of people diagnosed with it. Stephanie Martin lost a mother who always cheered her on when Laura Martin passed away from breast cancer on June 28, 2007 at age 52.
Posted by Daniel Wise from North Las Vegas, NV
Monday, March 1, 2010 7:09 AM GMT
Posted by Leo Becker from Elk Grove, CA
Monday, March 1, 2010 12:08 AM GMT
My Aunt, Lauren,told me about this.
"A genetic signature that can determine whether breast cancer is likely to respond to a common treatment has been identified, promising more personalised care for patients."
Posted by Joe Williamson from Columbus, OH