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Omega 3s inhibit breast cancer growth

Written by | 21 Feb 2013

A lifelong diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit growth of breast cancer tumours by 30 per cent, according to new research.  The study, published recently in… read more.

Cancer mortality down 20 percent from 1991 peak

Written by | 20 Feb 2013

As of 2009, the overall death rate for cancer in the United States had declined 20 percent from its peak in 1991, translating to the avoidance of approximately… read more.

New evidence shows ability to metabolise tamoxifen affects breast cancer outcomes

Written by | 19 Feb 2013

For nearly a decade, breast cancer researchers studying the hormone therapy tamoxifen have been divided as to whether genetic differences in liver enzymes affect the drug’s effectiveness and… read more.

The factor that could influence future breast cancer treatment

Written by | 19 Feb 2013

Researchers have shown in the laboratory how a ‘transcription factor’ causes breast cancer cells to develop an aggressive subtype that lacks sensitivity to oestrogen and does not respond… read more.

Better survival rates seen with lumpectomy compared with mastectomy for early breast cancer

Written by | 19 Feb 2013

A new analysis has found that lumpectomy plus radiation for early breast cancer may provide patients with a better chance of survival than mastectomy.

Spin and bias in published studies of breast cancer trials

Written by | 10 Jan 2013

Spin and bias exist in a high proportion of published studies of the outcomes and adverse side-effects of phase III clinical trials of breast cancer treatments, according to… read more.

Evidence-based guidelines enable optimal treatment of common low-back pain

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

While scientific evidence suggests that less is typically more when it comes to diagnosing and treating low-back pain in the US, the number of expensive imaging exams and… read more.

Studies from 2012 Quality Care Symposium highlight findings in improving quality of cancer care

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

Five additional studies presented at the 2012 Quality Care Symposium provided insight on how oncology practices can improve the quality of care they provide.

Genomic sequencing data guides treatment of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer patients

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

Unprecedented genomic sequencing of 14 metastatic TNBC patients yields potential drug targets

CWRU School of Medicine researchers discover new molecule linked to late-stage breast cancer

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a molecule linked to more aggressive forms of breast cancer – a discovery that could point the… read more.

Changes in progenitor cell population in breast may be overlooked factor in breast cancer

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

Research presented at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual meeting, 15-19 December 2012, San Francisco.

ASCO 2012 Report – Radiation in childhood cancer increases risk of breast cancer

Written by | 20 Nov 2012

by Marybeth Burke – Women treated for childhood cancer with chest radiation therapy have a high risk of developing breast cancer at a young age, comparable to that… read more.

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