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Tag Archives: Breast Cancer
Identifying Genes That Can Predict if Breast Cancer Drug Is Working
Adding the drug trastuzumab to chemotherapy prevents cancer recurrence and improves survival in a large number of women with early stage HER2-positive breast cancer. But trastuzumab does not stop tumors from returning in about 25 percent of patients — and oncologists … Continue reading
By Paul Scotti |
Posted in Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Edith Perez, MayoClinicFL, oncology
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New Type Of Molecular Mutation In Breast Cancer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new class of molecular mutation, in various forms of breast cancer, has been discovered by Mayo Clinic researchers in Florida. This finding may shed new light on the growth of different types of breast tumors and investigators believe the discovery could … Continue reading
By Jason Pratt |
Posted in Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged Breast Cancer, Florida, MayoClinigFL, Perez, Research, Study
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Researchers Identify Potential Genetic Target for Invasive Breast Cancer
Jounalists: See bottom of this post for audio and video resources Researchers at Mayo Clinic, the University of Chicago and Northwestern University have identified a gene that may a be potential new target for chemotherapy for breast cancer. Cyr61, also … Continue reading
By joedangor |
Posted in Cancer, Research
Tagged AACR, Breast Cancer, Genetics, Mayo Clinic
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Fighting Cancer 40 Years Later
December 23rd marks the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971. The bill strengthened the National Cancer Institute and helped establish much of the funding and research infrastructure required to mount a national effort against cancer. James Ingle, … Continue reading
By joedangor |
Posted in Cancer
Tagged Breast Cancer, Cancer, Ingle, Mayo Clinic, National Cancer Act
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Obesity may play a role in poor breast cancer outcomes
Journalists: For links to video and audio files, see the bottom of this post. Obese patients with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer may have worse outcomes than patients who are normal weight or overweight, according to a study presented at the 2011 … Continue reading
By joedangor |
Posted in Cancer, Research, Women's Health
Tagged Breast Cancer, Crozier, Mayo Clinic, Obesity, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
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Breast Cancer Prevention Tip from Mayo Clinic PM&R
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carmen Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, recommends 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise per day to help prevent many diseases, including breast cancer. She says … Continue reading
By Bryan Anderson |
Posted in Cancer, Rehabilitation, Women's Health
Tagged Breast Cancer, exercise, Mayo Clinic, PM&R, Preventive Medicine, Terzic
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Mayo Clinic Studies Cancer Vaccines
Mayo Clinic researcher Keith Knutson and his team have received investigational new drug approval from the Food and Drug Administration for two new vaccines that mobilize the body’s defense mechanisms to destroy cancer cells. The vaccines are among the first … Continue reading
By joedangor |
Posted in Cancer, Research
Tagged Breast Cancer, Cancer, Knutson, Mayo Clinic, Ovarian Cancer, Vaccine
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Study Suggests Less Invasive Treatment for Some Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association discussed in today’s The New York Times finds many women with early stage breast cancer tumors with involvement of one or two lymph nodes may not need removal of additional … Continue reading
By Bryan Anderson |
Posted in Cancer, Research
Tagged Ballman, Boughey, Breast Cancer, Lymph Node Removal, Mayo Clinic, Treatment
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Mayo Clinic Offers Variety of Resources for Journalists Working on Breast Cancer Stories
The world is mourning the death of Elizabeth Edwards. At the age of 61, she lost her valiant battle with breast cancer after fighting the disease since 2004. She noticed a lump while showering, which turned out to be stage … Continue reading
By Karl Oestreich |
Posted in Cancer, Preventive Medicine
Tagged Breast Cancer, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
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