Recent studies show that more women with cancer in one breast are opting for removal of both breasts, even though removal of the healthy breast does little to improve survival rates, New York Times columnist Tara Parker-Pope writes. In 2006, roughly 6% of women who underwent surgery for breast cancer chose to remove both the cancerous and healthy breasts, a procedure known as contralateral ...

"Breast cancer can hide in plain sight. In women with denser breast tissue than normal, traditional mammograms may miss dangerous tumors. To address this, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is one of 10 centers taking part in a U.S."

From WWW.MONTEREYHERALD.COM

Using a proprietary resequencing approach, Perlegen intends to develop a diagnostic test with internally identified genetic variants that will identify women at high risk for developing breast cancer following hormone replacement therapy.

My grandfather said he heard this on the radio.

"Breast cancer continues to rise in Iraq, and scientists have established the Iraqi National Cancer Research Program to better understand the underlying molecular and environmental causes in an effort to curb the incidence of cancer."

he wants to know what you think.

Chronix Biomedical today announced publication of a study that supports the utility of its serum DNA blood tests for the early and accurate detection of breast cancer. The Chronix tests detect the circulating DNA that is released into the blood stream by damaged and dying cells...

"Image Caption: The figures show that fulvestrant-mediated cytoplasmic localization of ER is associated with intermediate filament proteins CK8 and CK18. After treatment of MCF-7 and T47D cells (breast cancer cells) with fulvestrant, dramatic cytoplasmic localization of ER was observed. The results indicate that the presence of CK8 and CK18 is necessary for fulvestrant-induced cytoplasmic ..."

Julie writes:

"U.S. researchers are working on an experimental DNA test that could pave the way for a simple blood test to detect breast cancer."

Jonathan is looking for more info.

Barry wrote:

I came across this post today and thought I would pass it along.

"Play It Again for Charity will host the Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot in a benefit May 8 to benefit Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition."

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