FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- Some types of bone-building drugs used to prevent and treat osteoporosis might reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to new research.

This one's for Loretta, I know he is reading.

"( The Translational Genomics Research Institute ) Life Technologies Corporation today announced that it is collaborating with the Translational Genomics Research Institute and US Oncology to sequence the genomes of 14 patients afflicted with triple negative breast cancer whose tumors have progressed despite multiple other therapies."

I watch this in the Chula Vista paper and wanted to share it with you.

My mother said she heard this on the radio.

she wants to know what you think.

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is looking for breast-cancer survivors from York County to feature in its traveling photo exhibit "67 Women-67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania.

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program in Garden City is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre- registration is required.

THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- For women who have had breast cancer surgery, the question of whether or not to wait before receiving radiation therapy has been answered by new research that suggests that the longer women wait, the greater the chance of cancer recurrence.

"Diets high in vegetables, fruits and soy might cut the risk of developing breast cancer by 30 percent, new research suggests."

Jacob Wrote: Take a look at this article

"( Columbia University Medical Center ) A new study, led by researchers at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, demonstrates that acupuncture may be an effective therapy for joint pain and stiffness in breast cancer patients who are being treated with commonly used hormonal therapies. Results were published in the ..."