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ACOG
- Group issues opinion on uterine artery embolization treatment February 18, 2004
AIDS Conference
- AIDS infections growing among young women, experts say August 19, 2002
- Gender response to HIV therapy is similar, but women experience more side effects August 5, 2002
- Zimbabwean women very willing to use diaphragms as potential HIV prevention method August 5, 2002
AIDS Epidemic
- HIV/AIDS is leading cause of death for African American, Latinas women in Pennsylvania February 10, 2003
AIDS Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS becoming a young person's disease, U.N. reports October 30, 2003
- Number of HIV, AIDS cases rises steadily in Alabama and Southeast March 17, 2003
AIDS Funding
AIDS Prevention
- HIV no match for microbicides February 27, 2003
- Grants to promote shared responsibility for HIV, pregnancy prevention October 31, 2002
AIDS Therapies
AIDS Therapy
- European research yields guidelines for treatment of HIV-positive pregnant women and infants July 29, 2002
AIDS Vaccine
- Partnership extended with vaccine research groups February 5, 2004
AIDS and HIV Therapy
- Isotretinoin has little impact on cervical cancer risk July 22, 2002
Aarhus University of Hospital
Aarhus University
Abbott Laboratories
- FDA approves inclusion of gene test in Herceptin labeling November 6, 2002
Abdominal Cancers
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abortion Ban
- Lawyers spar in NYC over federal ban on type of abortion July 15, 2004
- Federal judge says partial-birth abortion ban infringes on right to choose June 24, 2004
- Court battle over federal abortion law begins in three cities April 22, 2004
- Federal abortion ban challenged in Lincoln, Nebraska April 22, 2004
Abortion Regulations
Abortion Trend
- Kansas residents having fewer abortions in state April 19, 2004
Abortion
- Africa: Efforts to prevent unsafe abortions fall short, especially for HIV+ August 9, 2004
- Study finds women generally ambivalent about induced abortion August 2, 2004
- Study finds most women don't suffer negative long-term effects from decision July 12, 2004
- Study compares data-collecting methods regarding attempted induced abortion July 1, 2004
- Utah hospital won't terminate pregnancies in cases of fatal fetal deformity May 20, 2004
- Doctor testifies that banned type of abortion needs more study April 29, 2004
- More maternal deaths could be avoided if procedure was performed earlier April 25, 2004
- Florida senate panel okays parental notice measure for minors seeking abortions April 1, 2004
- Judge orders University of Michigan to turn over abortion records April 1, 2004
- Ultrasounds are advised for all women who request pregnancy termination March 29, 2004
- Legislative panel in Kansas endorses bill to regulate clinics March 18, 2004
- Mifepristone and misoprostol combine to terminate midtrimester pregnancies March 18, 2004
- Bill to toughen abortion clinic standards rejected February 26, 2004
- Virginia 'partial-birth' abortion law overturned by Federal judge February 26, 2004
- Abortion bill sparks heavy debate on South Dakota house floor February 23, 2004
- Mississippi group supports three anti-abortion bills February 19, 2004
- South Dakota lawmakers consider bill to make most abortions illegal February 19, 2004
- Virginia House advances controversial abortion bill February 19, 2004
- Minnesota health department changes language on website February 2, 2004
- Bill would require schools to teach fetus development January 29, 2004
- Lawyer to appeal court ruling on late-term procedure January 8, 2004
- Arbitrator: City council can't exclude voluntary procedure from health benefits January 1, 2004
- Bush signs into law ban on partial-birth procedure November 27, 2003
- Operative technique and postoperative care reduce abortion-related problems November 6, 2003
- Manual, low-tech method for second trimester abortions found safe and effective October 23, 2003
- Michigan bill would ban certain late-term procedures October 23, 2003
- Medicaid funding granted in Indiana for serious pregnancy risk cases October 16, 2003
- Women with complications also need health information, contraceptive services October 13, 2003
- Nebraska will stop giving grants to groups that counsel on abortion September 22, 2003
- Gemeprost is suited for cervical ripening before first-trimester termination June 9, 2003
- Pain killers don't negatively affect misoprostol during pregnancy termination April 17, 2003
- Quality of life improves for women who elect to terminate pregnancies March 20, 2003
- "Informed consent" should include details on physical, psychological effects February 20, 2003
- Abortion pills account for 6% of U.S. abortions February 6, 2003
- Prolife advocates urge swift passage of nondiscrimination act September 5, 2002
Abuse
- Women physically or sexually abused as children more likely to smoke May 3, 2004
- Middle-aged women just as likely to suffer abuse as younger women April 19, 2004
Academic Hospital, Belgium
Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam
Academy Sinica
Acne
- FDA issues clearance for the LuxV handpiece acne treatment May 6, 2004
- FDA debates more restrictions on Accutane March 25, 2004
Activism
Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Millennium, partner begin trial with INTEGRILIN (eptifibatide) Injection July 1, 2004
- Women affected with ACS at older age than men, and have delayed treatment May 24, 2004
- Women with acute coronary syndrome receive less treatment than men, data shows April 5, 2004
- Analysis from TACTICS-TIMI 18 trial published April 1, 2004
- Men and women have similar outcomes from early invasive treatment January 26, 2003
Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Company announces reinitiation of phase IIa trial in ACS June 10, 2004
Acute Drug Effects
Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Breast cancer survivors have a lower risk for heart attacks June 17, 2003
- Does the menstrual cycle affect when heart attacks occur in women? June 5, 2003
- Household tasks can be problematic for female cardiac patients February 27, 2003
- Diabetes mellitus a poor prognosis predictor in women up to 65 years old February 23, 2003
Addict Resource Center, London
Addiction Medicine
- Access to substance abuse, mental health services key to welfare reform August 2, 2004
- Study finds greater severity in substance abuse in adolescent females June 28, 2004
- Sensitivity to reward can result in overeating and obesity May 27, 2004
- Bupropion may be effective smoking cessation aid for women May 24, 2004
- Ecstasy alters the neurochemistry of the neonatal rat May 20, 2004
- Neonatal methamphetamine exposure has long-term effects on cognitive function May 13, 2004
- Adolescents at risk for drug abuse need to acquire self-control competencies April 22, 2004
- Women, drinkers, and older people are at risk for prescription drug misuse April 3, 2004
- Females who don't do binge drinking in high school may start in college March 18, 2004
- Women who were sexually abused as children more likely to smoke March 15, 2004
- Specialized services benefit pregnant opioid dependent women in Ireland March 1, 2004
- Impulsive tendencies underlie binge eating and alcohol use problems February 26, 2004
- Women are more likely to reflect on their own drinking habits February 23, 2004
- Report says drug treatment in northern New Mexico fragmented January 26, 2004
- TWEAK identifies where intervention for alcohol use during pregnancy is needed January 22, 2004
- Infant fatty acid ethyl esters may not be valid signals for maternal habits November 27, 2003
- Social context influences substance-use behaviors in college students November 27, 2003
- Extrinsic factors influence the drinking habits of men and women November 24, 2003
- Parental education is significant for preventing inhalant abuse November 6, 2003
- Most women's accounts of smoking during pregnancy are accurate October 13, 2003
- Young women who take ecstasy face the risk of extremely low sodium levels October 6, 2003
- Smoking by girls increasing worldwide August 25, 2003
- Infant meconium components may expose women who drink during pregnancy July 28, 2003
- Study: Girls more easily addicted to drugs February 27, 2003
- Important to recognize that addiction, abuse in females is different November 4, 2002
- Women enter treatment programs when they can't control drinking, drugs September 12, 2002
- Caron Foundation reports major differences in addiction and treatment between men and women July 22, 2002
Addison Disease
- Women with premature menopause at increased risk for potentially fatal adrenal condition October 3, 2002
Adhesion Barrier
Adhesions
- First patient enrolled in European gynecology anti-adhesion study August 14, 2003
- First procedure performed in U.S. trial for SprayGel Adhesion Barrier August 1, 2002
Adiana, Inc.
- First 100 women in EASE treated August 13, 2003
Adolescent Health
- For many teen girls, pregnancy may be no accident August 12, 2004
- Sex ed taught by teens for teens is new approach to avoid pregnancy, infection August 12, 2004
- Living at home helps teen mothers stay in school August 5, 2004
- Girls more likely than boys to be overexposed to alcohol ads in magazines July 29, 2004
- Self-confidence, future goals deter teen pregnancy July 29, 2004
- Targeted HIV prevention program helps reduce risky sexual behaviors July 29, 2004
- Parental supervision may reduce teens' risk for certain STDs July 26, 2004
- Pediatricians advised to be attentive to needs of gay, lesbian youth July 15, 2004
- Programs in Malawi empower girls as approach to tackling HIV July 15, 2004
- Health workers in Uganda need training to help teens with sexual health issues June 10, 2004
- Working teens increasingly victims of sexual harassment June 10, 2004
- Pregnancy, childbirth leading cause of girls' deaths in developing world May 27, 2004
- Puerto Rican partners of adolescent mothers say fatherhood affirms identity May 13, 2004
- Interactive-video DVD helps teens avoid sexually transmitted diseases April 29, 2004
- Emergency contraceptive availability doesn't boost rate of teen unprotected sex April 22, 2004
- Progress to sex in new teen relationships seems determined by gender April 22, 2004
- Teens taking home pregnancy tests may be hoping for baby April 1, 2004
- Sex abstinence program languishing because of financial troubles March 4, 2004
- More sex partners mean more trouble for teenage girls February 26, 2004
- Medically ill adolescents have relatively few contraceptive choices February 23, 2004
- New York settles lawsuit over school-ordered pregnancy, STD tests February 23, 2004
- Approach seeks young people's ideas on sexual, reproductive health services February 19, 2004
- Massachusetts teen birth rate hits all-time low February 19, 2004
- Some teens are more likely to take the plunge despite making virginity pledges February 19, 2004
- Teenage girls lacking in vitamin D February 19, 2004
- Rio's mayor nixes teen birth-control plan February 12, 2004
- Survey finds 8,000 clandestine abortions occur yearly in Burkina Faso capital February 12, 2004
- Teen abortion, pregnancy rates declining in Washington state February 12, 2004
- New reproductive health program informs girls in Nairobi slums February 9, 2004
- Michigan teens still having sex, but pregnancy rates are falling February 5, 2004
- Study looks at teens' use of contraceptives in first relationship February 5, 2004
- Friendships can help prevent female teen suicide February 2, 2004
- Media exposure drives how satisfied women and girls are about body image February 2, 2004
- China to teach sex education to teens, newspaper says January 29, 2004
- Friendships play key role in suicidal thoughts of girls, but not boys January 29, 2004
- Report shows abstinence-only education program not more effective January 29, 2004
- Motherhood lessens teen delinquency, study shows December 25, 2003
- Experts recommend reproductive healthcare benefits for teens November 27, 2003
- School clinics best way to get birth control to students, study says November 20, 2003
- Study says parents are key to pregnancy desire among black teens October 23, 2003
- Peer reputation, self-concept, and coping status mark smoking in teenage girls October 16, 2003
- Study shows black girls retain more sodium when calcium intake is low October 16, 2003
- Girls more likely use indoor tanning facilities than boys, and more frequently October 2, 2003
- Eating disorder analysis should be included in assessments for mood and suicide September 29, 2003
- Gender, race, and past childhood abuse play roles in adolescent body image September 11, 2003
- Microbial identification is a must for prepubertal girls with vulvovaginitis May 29, 2003
- Different aspects of physical activity differ between male and female youth March 6, 2003
Adolescent Medicine
- Gender differences characterize depression risk among adolescents February 19, 2004
- Relationship-based intervention improves maternal sensitivity in young mothers September 4, 2003
Adolescent Sexuality
- Many urban teens with boyfriends see others November 13, 2003
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Advanced Cancer
Advanced Research Technologies
Adverse Drug Effect
Adverse Drug Effects
- High acetaminophen use, but not aspirin, NSAIDS, can impair renal function August 21, 2004
- Agents used for treating epileptic children may affect bone health May 20, 2004
- Tamoxifen might stimulate the growth of PCDGF/GP88-positive breast cancer April 23, 2004
- Alfacalcidol treats glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis April 22, 2004
- Gastrointestinal side effects from alendronate require additional medication March 4, 2004
- Aspirin use may be linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer in women January 26, 2004
- Study quantifies risk of rare uterine cancers associated with tamoxifen use January 26, 2004
- Daily glucocorticoid use increases risk of spinal fractures at 1 year November 28, 2002
Aesthetic Surgery
- Cosmetic foot surgery to beautify feet has serious risks January 19, 2004
Aetna
- Researcher recognized for advances leading to health improvements in older women December 17, 2003
- National medical director named for women's health April 2, 2003
After Birth Pain
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Aggression
- In male monkeys, too much soy has adverse effects May 24, 2004
Aging
- Researchers discover gene responsible for onset of infertility, cataracts August 5, 2004
- Cancer checks at 80: When is it too old to test? June 12, 2004
- Majority of surveyed women over 35 unafraid of aging April 24, 2004
- Positive results announced for long-term study of Zeatin April 8, 2004
- Minorities, women accept growing older more gracefully October 20, 2003
- Elderly women with chronic diseases have higher risk of falling October 13, 2003
- Antidepressants increase risk of fractures for older women May 15, 2003
- Inhaled corticosteroids raise risk of hip fracture January 23, 2003
- Survey: Seniors worry about continued availability of healthcare workers December 30, 2002
- Estrogen linked to more efficient regulation of a woman's heartbeat December 19, 2002
- Growth hormone has marginal benefits, many adverse effects in elderly December 8, 2002
Aichi Cancer Center
- Traditional Japanese dietary factors may protect against breast cancer November 19, 2003
- Physical exercise reduces risk of breast cancer in Japanese women June 18, 2003
Ajou University
- Cell culture in human endometrial arrangement may help study metastasis September 10, 2003
Akdeniz University
Akita University
- Mobility range holds implications for quality of life in women with osteoporosis February 11, 2004
- Menstrual cycle influences baroreflex heart rate control December 3, 2003
Al Zytoona University
- The prevalence of osteoporosis is high among Jordanian women January 14, 2004
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Troponin I levels predict myocardial ischemia in postpartum women April 13, 2004
- Depression may be a risk factor for heart disease, death in older women March 3, 2004
- Some women turn to antidepressants to quell hot flashes January 21, 2004
- Radioactive glucose goes from diagnostic tool to cancer therapy September 10, 2003
- Study suggests HPV16 can skirt the immune system August 6, 2003
- Improvements in disease-free survival reported with adjuvant dose-dense chemotherapy January 8, 2003
Alcohol Abuse
- Study looks at alcohol-related victimization of women in college August 21, 2004
- FAS diagnosis requires history of environmental, behavioral, and genetic status July 8, 2004
- Women more likely to feel hung over than men October 2, 2003
- Drinking is riskier for women's health than men's September 29, 2003
- Heart effects may linger in women who quit drinking September 29, 2003
Alcohol Use
- Publication examines women's benefits and risks from alcohol consumption December 22, 2003
- How and when, not only how much, you drink is important to liver health July 3, 2003
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Alcoholism
- Girls living with alcoholic stepfather have more behavior problems than boys June 10, 2004
- Clinicians should counsel adults to prevent alcohol misuse April 26, 2004
- Deficits associated with prenatal alcohol exposure can be seen as early as infancy April 8, 2004
- Babies born to alcoholic mothers may suffer permanent nerve damage April 1, 2004
- Quick fixes for dangerous youth drinking can work March 1, 2004
- Combination of genes, motives drive alcohol abuse February 23, 2004
- Female drinkers and drug users tend to have more depressive disorders March 20, 2003
Alexandra Maternity Hospital
Alexandrovska Hospital, Sofia
Alkermes, Inc.
Allegheny General Hospital
Allergy Medicine
- Test methods evolving for newly emerging allergy epidemics June 24, 2004
- Fish oil treatment in pregnancy may lower neonatal atopy risk April 21, 2004
- Asthma management in the pregnant female presents a unique set of challenges February 23, 2004
- Gluten intolerance no longer considered rare January 22, 2004
- More boys have asthma; more originally nonatopic girls get asthma as adults October 20, 2003
- Beastfeeding does not protect against asthma and allergic diseases October 31, 2002
Allergy
Allos Therapeutics, Inc.
- NDA for radiation therapy sensitizer to be reviewed by FDA panel April 13, 2004
- Phase III study of RSR13 initiated in women with brain metastases March 10, 2004
- NDA completed for treatment of breast cancer with brain metastases December 31, 2003
AltaRex Corp.
- Patent issued for ovarian cancer treatment from European patent office November 5, 2003
- Study shows strong treatment for ovarian cancer July 2, 2003
Alzheimer Disease
- Genistein may be an alternative to estrogen for treatment of AD July 22, 2004
- Rat study provides neuropathological basis for dementia, AD in females July 22, 2004
- Study shows estrogen-only pills may raise the risk of Alzheimer Disease July 17, 2004
- Estrogen receptor changes in hypothalamus are related to AD neuropathology June 24, 2004
- Overweight at age 70 increases women's risk of AD August 4, 2003
- Weight may affect female risk August 4, 2003
- Eye changes may offer way to monitor disease progress April 28, 2003
- No correlation in postmenopausal women March 13, 2003
- MIT physicists play role in uncovering strings of toxic proteins February 3, 2003
- Studies verify HRT can improve learning December 19, 2002
- Reduced risk associated with prior use of hormone therapy December 5, 2002
- Long-term ERT in postmenopausal women may worsen memory November 28, 2002
- Study: Many Alzheimer caregivers compromise their jobs to cope with disease September 12, 2002
American Academy of Dermatology
- New techniques help patients reduce wrinkles April 23, 2003
American Association for Cancer Research
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- Endocrinologists concerned for menopausal women July 2, 2003
American BioScience Inc.
- New drugs tested for effectiveness against advanced cases of disease December 31, 2003
American BioScience, Inc.
American Cancer Society
American College of Nurse Midwives
- Number of women choosing nurse-midwives has doubled in last decade January 28, 2004
American Heart Association
- AHA issues new guidelines for preventing heart disease in women March 3, 2004
- New guidelines take a personal approach to preventing heart disease in women February 25, 2004
- Women know more about CVD than they used to but there's room for improvement February 25, 2004
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc.
- Women's health revenues grow 58% August 20, 2003
American Medical Systems
- Data: SPARC Sling System is a safe and effective treatment for women December 3, 2003
- Patent granted for SPARC sling system October 1, 2003
American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc.
American Pharmaceutical Partners
- Abraxane data to be presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Conference November 19, 2003
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American University of Beirut
American University of Cairo
Amersham Biosciences
- Custom lab system designed for breast cancer project December 3, 2003
Amino Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Genistein aglycone leads to tumor growth inhibition May 21, 2003
Anal Cancer
Anal Incontinence
Androgen Deprivation Therapy
- Positive ACAPODENE data presented at ASCO meeting July 8, 2004
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Anemia
- Studies: Aranesp dosed semiweekly is comparable to epoetin alfa once a week July 8, 2004
- Iron supplements may relieve unexplained tiredness in young women June 19, 2003
- Low hemoglobin means high risk for mobility problems in elderly women August 8, 2002
Anesthesia
- Epidural analgesia during delivery does not affect the pelvic floor March 13, 2003
- Higher doses of lignocaine don't reduce pain during oocyte retrieval January 30, 2003
Angina
- Low hemoglobin is red flag for women with chest pain July 15, 2004
- New test may provide answers for women with chest pain July 12, 2004
- Test shows which women are at risk from noncoronary chest pain July 12, 2004
- Oral formulation of Fasudil improves stable angina in study patients April 8, 2004
- Women's physical function suffers more than men's from cardiac-related chest pain March 13, 2003
Angiology
- Endovascular management effective for iliac vein occlusive disease June 24, 2004
- Veins of the human female gynecological system behave like a venous pool April 9, 2004
- Contrast agent augments uterine artery embolization of leiomyomas March 18, 2004
- Estrogen protects cells from certain death after an ischemic stroke February 5, 2004
- Glycated compounds spawn angiogenic induction in cultured endothelial cells February 5, 2004
- Uterine artery embolization controls bleeding in dangerous implantation cases November 20, 2003
Angiomyofibroblastoma
Animal Behavior
- Male groundhogs hibernate less to visit the ladies February 10, 2003
Animal Models
Animal Study
- Lycopene linked to reduction in fibroid tumors May 20, 2004
Ankle Fractures
Anogenital Warts
Anorexia Nervosa
- High leptin levels predict renewed weight loss in anorexic patients July 15, 2004
- Neurobiologically based therapy for anorexia nervosa outlined January 29, 2004
- The Japanese Body Attitude Test doesn't distinguish major factors October 23, 2003
- Weight gain stimulates hyperleptinemia in patients with anorexia nervosa May 1, 2003
- Bone marrow changes in anorexia nervosa correlate with weight loss March 20, 2003
- Study analyzes perfectionism among women with eating disorder January 30, 2003
Anorexia
- Appetite trigger leptin may be key November 25, 2002
Anthropology
- In U.S., who does housework affects whether couples have a second child May 27, 2004
- Talking to unborn child is a uniquely American practice May 27, 2004
- Despite male image, stone toolmaking also done by women April 28, 2003
Antiabortion Funding
Antibiotics
Anticoagulant Allergy
Anticoagulation Complications
Antimicrobials
- New steroidal dimers are antifungal and inhibit human oral and breast cancer April 26, 2004
- Dose adjustments are not required for elderly patients on ertapenem March 25, 2004
Antineuronal Antibodies
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiresorptive Therapies
- Study assesses ART use among older U.S. women May 1, 2003
Antisoma plc
- Completion of R1549 trial expected to happen earlier August 13, 2003
Antisoma, PLC
Antitumor Activity
Antivirals in Cancer
Anxiety
Aortic Dissection
- Aortic tears more deadly to women than to men July 12, 2004
Apoptosis
- Nonylphenol induces apoptosis via Fas/FasL pathway by mimicking estrogen August 12, 2004
- Repressors in mammary glands are dynamically regulated July 15, 2004
- Myocytes of chorionic vessels from placentas with MAVN exhibit apoptotic markers July 8, 2004
Appointments
- Computer aided detection products manufacturer appoints new board members June 10, 2004
- Stephen R. Parrish named vice president, manufacturing December 5, 2002
- DNA/RNA testing systems manufacturer elects Cynthia L. Sullivan to board of directors November 7, 2002
- Dr. Sidney Pestka joins ADVR scientific advisory board November 7, 2002
- InterMune names Sharon Surrey-Barbari senior VP and CFO October 31, 2002
- Matria names Stephen M. Mengert chief financial officer October 17, 2002
Aquaculture
- Sex, warm water, and Southern flounder: a profitable combination February 24, 2003
Arcturus
Arete University Hospital
Arizona State University
- Ability to cope may play role in cancer progression January 1, 2003
Arroyo Women's Health Care
- New ablation procedure removes endometrial lining June 18, 2003
Artemis Medical
- New devices provide more accurate diagnosis November 26, 2003
Arterial Thrombosis
- Laboratory studies in gynecologic oncology patients important January 27, 2003
Arthritis Pain
- Valdecoxib receives positive opinion from E.U. board August 29, 2002
Arthritis
- PA Health Department presents "State of Arthritis in Pennsylvania" report July 22, 2004
- Company submits NDA for ARCOXIA January 29, 2004
- Invention designed to help arthritis sufferers, expectant mothers April 10, 2003
Arthroscopic Surgery
Asaf Harofeh Medical Center
- Factors influencing choice of prenatal genetic screening by Israeli women identified. September 3, 2003
Assisted Reproduction Techniques
- Parents say in vitro costly, but worth it October 2, 2003
Assisted Reproduction
- Couples should be karyotyped before intracytoplasmic sperm injection August 12, 2004
- Mom knows best whether to tell children of their donor egg origins August 12, 2004
- Texas firm offers oocyte cryopreservation services August 12, 2004
- Studies show massage and physical therapy increases natural and IVF pregnancies July 26, 2004
- Growth rate significantly differs between male and female embryos after ICSI July 23, 2004
- Scientists gain new insight into factors for successful single embryo transfer July 22, 2004
- Anticoagulant heparin increases pregnancy rates July 22, 2004
- E.U. enlargement could lead to 'fertility tourism' from West to East July 22, 2004
- Long-term ovarian function maintained in woman following autologous transplant July 22, 2004
- Pregnancies from frozen eggs may help couples trapped by Italian law July 22, 2004
- Frozen ovarian tissue technology may offer hope to women with cancer July 20, 2004
- Treatment for infertility expands to meet demand July 15, 2004
- Elective single embryo transfer percentage reflects quality of institution July 8, 2004
- ART can't compensate for waiting too long to start a family July 5, 2004
- Low-dose luteinizing hormone boosts ovulation but mitigates hyperstimulation June 24, 2004
- Medically assisted reproduction still risky in presence of chronic viral disease June 24, 2004
- IVF, ICSI miscarriages show high incidence of chromosomal abnormalities June 17, 2004
- Miscarriage rates in IVF pregnancies increase with mom's age June 17, 2004
- Patients who worry about aspects of IVF less likely to conceive June 10, 2004
- Several factors influence women's decisions about multifetal reduction June 7, 2004
- Worldwide distribution agreements signed for Cumulase May 27, 2004
- Assisted reproduction technology linked to epigenetic errors May 20, 2004
- CDC releases ART Surveillance report for 2001 May 20, 2004
- Some infertile couples unaware of multiple birth risks May 13, 2004
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection works when oocytes have abnormal structures May 6, 2004
- Multiple birth rates after assisted reproductive techniques have leveled off May 6, 2004
- Multiple births via in vitro fertilization are declining May 6, 2004
- Parents' feelings and official practices governing stored embryos vary May 6, 2004
- Three key variables predict the success of intrauterine insemination May 6, 2004
- After many miscarriages, gestational surrogacy makes dreams of a baby come true April 29, 2004
- Ovarian tissue banking is one option for cancer patients who want to conceive April 29, 2004
- FDA approves Follistim AQ Cartridge April 22, 2004
- Pregnancy via IVF more likely in months with longer daylight hours April 22, 2004
- Study to explore use of PGD in lowering multiple birth rates April 1, 2004
- Use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis studied to lower multiple-birth rate March 25, 2004
- Genetic screening counseling should be offered to infertility patients March 11, 2004
- Religion guides views of fertility treatment in Middle East March 11, 2004
- Surrogate mother legislation passes Oklahoma House committee March 11, 2004
- New embryology lab opens in Chicago March 4, 2004
- Tough law on fertility treatments approved by Italian lawmakers March 4, 2004
- Boy, girl born from 12-year-old embryos February 26, 2004
- INCIID to launch new outcome-based reporting system for ART February 26, 2004
- Wyoming couple chooses baby's gender February 19, 2004
- Analysis shows babies conceived via ART face high risk at birth February 12, 2004
- Trial begins in lawsuit over embryo pregnancy February 12, 2004
- Britain further restricts number of embryos in fertility treatment January 29, 2004
- A CD16+CD56DIM NK cell increase may lead to idiopathic infertility January 22, 2004
- The genetic diagnosis of embryos before implantation warrants extreme care September 25, 2003
- Europe's healthcare systems support trend for quality and quantity in ART July 31, 2003
- Risk for hepatitis C virus in semen presents need for laboratory caution January 2, 2003
- Patients undergoing fertility treatments should be tested for hepatitis C virus August 29, 2002
Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Artificial insemination with donor sperm may be good alternative to failed ICSI December 18, 2003
- Ethics committee reports on family members as gamete donors and surrogates December 18, 2003
- Chinese Health Ministry bans test-tube technology for single women December 1, 2003
- Egg sharing does not damage a donor's own chance of a baby, study finds November 17, 2003
- In vitro fertilization may be linked to bladder defects April 10, 2003
- More regulation, long-term studies needed, says magazine March 6, 2003
- First pregnancies reported using new device to administer hormones to IVF women August 22, 2002
- Italy now faces worldwide storm of protest over fertility proposals August 1, 2002
Asterand
- Tissue to be used to determine genetic cause of cancer November 5, 2003
Asthma and Pregnancy
Asthma
- Effect of pregnancy and stage of pregnancy on asthma severity investigated August 9, 2004
- Clinical trial to evaluate Xolair in pediatric allergic asthma patients June 24, 2004
- Company receives preclinical report on MDI-P May 20, 2004
- Tobacco smoke exposure during infancy linked with lower production of IL-10 May 13, 2004
- Asthma influenced by race and genetic make-up, studies show April 22, 2004
- pH of exhaled breath condensate can predict asthma exacerbations in children April 22, 2004
- Greater acetaminophen use associated with newly diagnosed asthma in women April 13, 2004
- Study: Inhaled steroid therapy does not reduce fetal growth April 7, 2004
- Inhaled steroid therapy does not reduce fetal growth March 29, 2004
- Asthma poses serious risk in pregnancy September 29, 2003
- Study on baby teeth could give clues to asthma prevention July 31, 2003
- Inhaled corticosteroid therapy safe for pregnant women May 15, 2003
- High estrogen/progestin levels may reduce severity April 10, 2003
- Guide helps expectant mothers with asthma April 3, 2003
AstraZeneca Oncology
- Younger U.K. women prefer hormonal treatment for breast cancer October 15, 2003
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
- Cancer survivors speak out on treatment options December 31, 2003
- New evidence eases some concerns about bone fracture risk with anastrozole October 15, 2003
AstraZeneca, plc
AstraZeneca
- European launch of Faslodex reported April 15, 2004
- Survey finds many women stop or reduce asthma drugs during pregnancy March 10, 2004
- Analysis shows Faslodex effective in treating metastatic breast cancer December 31, 2003
- Gefitinib demonstrates early promise in advanced breast cancer December 31, 2003
- Study evaluates recurrence in those switched from adjuvant tamoxifen to Arimidex December 31, 2003
- Data support role for anastrozole as neoadjuvant therapy June 25, 2003
- New trials to compare breast cancer treatment June 25, 2003
- Fulvestrant submitted for approval in Europe March 5, 2003
- Data on Iressa reported from trial in women with progressing advanced disease January 15, 2003
- Positive results reported for anastrozole in breast cancer treatment study January 15, 2003
- Faslodex data published in Journal of Clinical Oncology October 2, 2002
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
At Risk Populations
- Female Hispanic farm workers in South Florida at higher HIV risk than men August 16, 2004
- Link studied between psychological factors, women's HIV sexual risk behaviors August 5, 2004
- Effective HIV prevention programs needed for female Russian IDUs July 26, 2004
- South African women with violent male partners have higher HIV risk May 17, 2004
- Mortality rate higher for homeless women in Toronto May 6, 2004
- Child's risk of going hungry linked to mother's mental, physical health February 2, 2004
- Disliking school linked to greater risk of teenage pregnancy November 27, 2003
- Media blitz persuades more young Latinas to get Pap smears November 10, 2003
- Lesbians' weight patterns may trigger more heart disease September 25, 2003
- Study finds black women receive inadequate cardiac care compared with white women September 15, 2003
- Insulin resistance is independently related to age in Mexican women April 17, 2003
- Low-income, lone mothers sacrifice their own nutrition to feed children April 17, 2003
Atherosclerosis
- Study finds estrogens can inhibit VSMC proliferation through ERalpha August 9, 2004
- Postmenopausal women with pre-existing coronary artery lesions not aided by HRT August 25, 2003
- Vitamin E important for early prevention of cardiovascular disease in middle-aged women September 19, 2002
Atherothrombosis
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopy
- Breast milk Na/K levels influence risk in children August 19, 2004
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Mother's age at delivery and her education level are strong predictors of ADHD July 29, 2004
- Nearly half of surveyed parents likely to modify ADHD medication over summer July 8, 2004
- Study: Girls with ADHD are often overlooked October 17, 2002
Autism
- NAAR Autism Genome Project aims to find genes associated with inherited risk August 19, 2004
- Report shows decline in new requests for autism-related services August 12, 2004
- Maternal age and complications in pregnancy or birth may be risk factors July 1, 2004
- Collaboration to test theories concerning the mechanism of childhood autism May 6, 2004
- Therapeutic nutrition clinic unveils web site to help autistic children November 27, 2003
Autoimmune Complications
Autoimmune Disease
- Research shows hormonal regulation of the immune response July 5, 2004
- Decreasing estrogen levels prompt increase in inflammation-regulating antibody June 24, 2004
- Findings suggest therapeutic approach for combating autoantibodies May 27, 2004
- Symptomatic illness marks worse prognosis for autoimmune hepatitis patients August 29, 2002
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Autonomous University of Madrid
Avax Technologies, Inc.
- Clinical trials for melanoma and ovarian cancer receive go-ahead November 20, 2002
Aventis Pharmaceuticals
- Blood clot risk not treated preventively, study finds February 4, 2004
- Study demonstrates improved survival in women treated with Taxotere October 22, 2003
Aventis
- Docetaxel-based regimen improves survival and disease-free survival, data show December 31, 2003
- Taxotere compared with Taxol in metastatic breast cancer clinical trial December 31, 2003
- Study shows improved survival rates, time to disease progression with docetaxel December 24, 2003
- Study supports early use of drug in treatment of breast cancer December 24, 2003
- Results of Taxotere in breast cancer trial highlighted at symposium December 17, 2003
- New chemotherapy agent highlighted in oncology studies July 2, 2003
- Study uses genetic profiling to predict patients' response to treatment June 25, 2003
Azienda Hospital
BC Center of Excellence
Back Pain
Back Surgery
Back and Neck Pain
Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Vaginosis
- Microbes that produce hydrogen peroxide reduce obstetrical complications May 3, 2004
- Infection more prevalent than previously thought among U.S. women November 24, 2003
- BV a strong risk factor for preterm delivery, miscarriage in early pregnancy August 18, 2003
- Solution clears repeated vaginal infections in female adolescent February 20, 2003
- Infection in postmenopausal women may be more common than realized January 30, 2003
Ball State University
Barr Laboratories, Inc.
- FDA panel votes to allow sale of emergency contraceptive January 14, 2004
Barr Laboratories
- FDA advisory panel backs easier morning-after pill January 7, 2004
- FDA approves birth control pill that reduces menstruation frequency September 24, 2003
Barry University
Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Shoe fluoroscope may be risk factor in development of foot disease February 25, 2003
Bavarian Nordic
- Two companies collaborating on breast cancer vaccine November 19, 2003
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
- UTI knowledge effectively enhanced with basic health education November 26, 2003
Baylor College of Medicine
- Lim1 transcription factor is required for female reproductive tract development April 14, 2004
- Certain breast tumors are resistant to tamoxifen February 25, 2004
- Oral drug shows promise for prevention of ER-negative disease in mouse model January 7, 2004
- Repression of BMP-15 and GDF-9 mediates gamete regulation of female fertility October 15, 2003
- Gene test could reduce unnecessary treatment August 20, 2003
Baylor University
Bayonne Medical Center
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
- New breast cancer test introduced March 10, 2004
Beckman Laser Institute
- Standardizing new laser technology will improve detection November 12, 2003
Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome
- Link found to assisted reproduction December 19, 2002
Bee Venom
- Breast cancer, metastasis, growth reduced with i.v. bee venom therapy in murine model September 1, 2003
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Medicine
Behavioral Risks
Behavioral Science
Benign Cystic Mesothelioma
Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
Berlex, Inc.
Bern University Hospital
- Iodine intake may still be low among women in Switzerland September 10, 2003
Bezirksklinikum Gabersee
- Amisulpride linked to clinically relevant hyperprolactinemia August 20, 2003
Bielefeld Professional School
Bilbao Department of Public Health
BioForce Nanosciences, Inc.
- Nanoarray biomolecular analysis systems maker receives DoD grant January 15, 2003
BioMosaics, Inc.
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Phase II clinical trial of transdermal testosterone gel product underway November 27, 2002
- Phase II clinical trial initiated for testosterone gel November 13, 2002
Bioanalytical Systems, Inc.
- New chief financial officer named at pharmaceutical company April 17, 2004
Bioenvision, Inc.
- New data underlines Modrenal's genetic mechanism of action in breast cancer December 31, 2003
- New studies launched with Modrenal December 31, 2003
Bioenvision
Biofield Corp.
- Application submitted for approval of breast cancer diagnostic April 16, 2004
- Diagnostics company completes $1M private placement February 25, 2004
Bioinformatics
Biological Therapy
Biomarker
- CD105/endoglin is a marker for endometrial cancer angiogenesis February 2, 2004
Biomechanics
Biomira, Inc.
- Data from Theratope Vaccine trial presented January 7, 2004
- Data from Theratope vaccine trial to be presented at breast cancer symposium October 1, 2003
- Theratope vaccine trial unblinded, didn't meet endpoints July 23, 2003
- Phase III Theratope vaccine trial does not meet primary endpoints July 16, 2003
Bipolar Disease
- Risk of alcoholism leaps 7-fold among bipolar women May 22, 2003
Bipolar Disorder
Birth Control
- Collection of fashionably discreet birth control carrying cases unveiled August 12, 2004
- FDA approves 3-year effectiveness claim for Essure July 15, 2004
- AMA opposes FDA stand on morning-after birth control July 8, 2004
- 100% of Vasclip study patients remain sterile at 2-year follow-up June 10, 2004
- Teens in predominantly Catholic Rio de Jeneiro to receive birth control February 19, 2004
- Women in Illinois to receive insurance coverage for contraceptives June 26, 2003
- Women and their partners consider a new contraception system acceptable April 17, 2003
Birth Defects
- Fetal cell separation technology advanced for prenatal diagnostics May 27, 2004
- Vitamins reduce risk for congenital anomalies other than neural tube defects April 8, 2004
- Women reminded of folic acid's benefits in preventing birth defects February 2, 2004
- Research center to open in Dallas, Texas November 6, 2003
- New test combination detects Down syndrome better, sooner October 30, 2003
- Overall diet quality may compound the risk for neural tube defects April 17, 2003
- Manufacturers should label PVC devices made with DEHP November 7, 2002
- Product tests find harmful phthalates in fragrances, hair products, deodorants August 22, 2002
Birth Deffects
- Insecticide affects male offspring of pregnant and lactating rats February 6, 2003
Birth Weight
Bispebjerg University, Copenhagen
- Irregular heartbeat more hazardous in women than in men September 24, 2003
Bladder Cancer
- Urine telomerase is effective diagnostic indicator July 22, 2004
- Patients with bladder cancer are at risk for additional cancer February 23, 2004
- Smoking and diabetes link seen postmenopausal women December 17, 2002
Bladder Dysfunction
Bladder Infections
- Study questions treatment in diabetic patients December 12, 2002
Bladder Prolapse
Blood Banking
- Cord blood patent portfolio license granted to umbilical cord blood bank February 26, 2004
Blood Coagulation
Blood Safety
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusions
Body Composition
- Hormonal activity plays role in body composition changes with aging March 18, 2004
- Abdominal fat accumulates at different body mass index values in men and women May 17, 2003
- Total body potassium [40K] counts overestimate lean body mass March 27, 2003
Body Image
- A woman's dissatisfaction with her body can stem from several variables September 25, 2003
Body Mass Index
Boehringer Ingelheim, GmbH
Boehringer Ingelheim
- Treatment to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Mozambique February 19, 2003
Bone Cancer
- Positive biological effects found with zoledronic acid use in pain model February 19, 2003
Bone Density
Bone Health
Bone Loss
- Low vitamin B-12 levels linked to bone loss in older women March 29, 2004
- Spinal and radial analyses are best for determining bone health February 12, 2004
- Knowledge about basic multicellular units could prevent osteoporosis June 12, 2003
- Bone microarchitecture can deteriorate in 1 year in early postmenopausal women August 1, 2002
Bone Mass
Bone Mineral Density
- Bone mass increase is specific to females in transgenic mice July 15, 2004
- Inverse relation found between leptin and BMD in hip-fractured women May 17, 2004
Bone Mineral Loss
- Exercise and genistein combination prevent bone loss in male mice February 13, 2003
Bone Resorption
Bone Strength
- Gender-based differences in hormones contribute to bone characteristics February 27, 2003
Boston Biomedical Research Inst.
- Leptin peptide is potent inhibitor of leptin receptor function October 1, 2003
Boston Scientific
Boston University
- Circulating tumor DNA may not be accurate reflection of breast cancer status November 5, 2003
- Gene expression differs in lung adenocarcinomas of smokers and nonsmokers October 1, 2003
- Blood and cervicovaginal fluid HIV DNA loads can predict vertical transmission September 17, 2003
- The collagen alpha2(I) gene is methylated in multiple cancer cell lines June 18, 2003
Brain Development
Brain Metastasis
Brain Tumors
- Proton therapy offers advantages for children with brain tumors, study shows April 1, 2004
- Pregnant women with meningiomas can undergo surgical treatment February 23, 2004
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre
- Deletion in endocytic receptor gene Endo180 impairs collagen uptake September 3, 2003
Breast Biopsy
Breast Cancer Detection
- iCAD announces agreements with SCANIS March 30, 2003
- iCAD releases CAD software for early detection of breast cancer December 15, 2002
Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- New MR-guided breast biopsy method is feasible and effective June 1, 2003
- Smaller ultrasound-guided biopsy needle is safe, effective June 1, 2003
- NIST, UW-Madison research may lead to new breast cancer detection methods April 6, 2003
- Contrast detail on digital mammography outpaces that of screen-film January 28, 2003
Breast Cancer Diagnostics
Breast Cancer Epidemiology
- Marin rates exaggerated by faulty data April 22, 2003
Breast Cancer Genetics
Breast Cancer Imaging
- Sonography is more accurate test in young women April 15, 2003
Breast Cancer Incidence
- Effect of environment on breast cancer risk reviewed May 11, 2004
Breast Cancer Intl. Research Group
Breast Cancer Metastasis
- Higher frequency occurs at the inflow junction of afferent lymph vessel April 29, 2003
- Cerivastatin quells molecular mechanisms that cause breast cancer aggression April 8, 2003
Breast Cancer Model
- Escape of mammary cell senescence can be seen in murine mammary tumor model June 7, 2004
- [18F]FETNIM and [18F]FMISO uptake correlates with tumor oxygen status May 18, 2004
- Pregnancy has a protective effect against breast cancer March 23, 2004
- Mitoxantrone-loaded microspheres for intratumoral chemotherapy improved survival November 17, 2003
Breast Cancer Pathogenesis
- Study identifies upregulated enzyme in invasive breast cancers September 10, 2002
Breast Cancer Pathology
Breast Cancer Prognosis
- Sentinel node biopsy in locally advanced breast cancer reviewed May 18, 2004
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy may raise threshold for adjuvant therapy May 11, 2004
- Urokinase-type plasminogen activator is prognostic in breast cancer May 11, 2004
- Implications of estrogen receptor beta in breast cancer outlined May 4, 2004
- Poor responsiveness of breast cancer to chemotherapy explained by profile April 20, 2004
- p53 expression does not play role in recurrent breast cancer April 20, 2004
- Thymidylate synthase mRNA predicts shorter survival in breast cancer April 6, 2004
- Expression of IGF-I receptor indicates poor prognosis for breast cancer March 16, 2004
- Plasminogen complex predicts outcome of breast cancer therapy March 16, 2004
- S-phase fraction has prognostic value in breast cancer patients March 16, 2004
- Angiogenesis and plasminogen activator inhibitor type I are cancer predictors April 15, 2003
- CD105 marks the risk for severe metastasis and poor outcomes in breast cancer April 15, 2003
Breast Cancer Risk Factor
- Breast cancer size in postmenopausal women correlates with BMI June 8, 2004
- IGF expression higher in tissue of women at high breast cancer risk May 25, 2004
- Atypia in the assessment of breast cancer risk reviewed April 27, 2004
- Management of women at increased risk for breast cancer reviewed April 27, 2004
- High glycemic load diet linked to breast cancer in sedentary women March 16, 2004
- Abnormal glucose metabolism linked to breast cancer January 28, 2003
Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer Screening
- California mammography rates show regional and ethnic disparities November 17, 2003
- American Cancer Society updates guidelines for breast cancer screening August 11, 2003
- Cancer Society endorses mammograms, moves away from self-exams June 10, 2003
- Mammograms read by specialists save patients' time and money June 3, 2003
- 3D Mammography shows promise as next breast screening technique June 1, 2003
- MR should be considered for high-risk women June 1, 2003
- Levels of pain associated with mammography low May 6, 2003
- Cancer history, insurance predict future mammograms April 8, 2003
- Frequent follow-up for 'probably benign' mammograms questioned April 8, 2003
- Mailed reminder can boost mammography in older women March 18, 2003
- New technique lets doctors examine milk ducts for breast problems December 3, 2002
- New technique is not your mother's mammography October 24, 2002
Breast Cancer Survival and Mortality
- CD105 identifies node-negative breast cancer patients with poor prognoses June 25, 2004
- Only grading has independent impact on breast cancer survival May 25, 2004
- Survival for breast cancer patients has improved in Scotland May 25, 2004
Breast Cancer Survival
Breast Cancer Therapy
- Slow release rate optimal for pegylated liposomal doxorubicin August 3, 2004
- VEGF-DT385 toxin conjugate prevents mammary adenocarcinomas in transgenic mice July 9, 2004
- Data regarding intraoperative radiotherapy for early breast cancer is unclear July 6, 2004
- Radiation and subsequent TRAIL/Apo-2L quells breast tumor xenografts in mice June 22, 2004
- Tamoxifen and peptide collaborators antagonize estrogen receptivity June 15, 2004
- Aromatase inhibitors constitute new endocrine therapy for breast cancer June 8, 2004
- Aromatase inhibitors show promise against postmenopausal breast cancer May 25, 2004
- Docetaxel-treated breast cancer patients at high risk for infections May 25, 2004
- Idoxifene only modestly efficacious in breast cancer patients May 25, 2004
- Optimal management of ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast described May 25, 2004
- Aromatase inhibitors for postmenopausal breast cancer therapy reviewed May 18, 2004
- Novel systemic therapies for breast cancer reviewed May 17, 2004
- Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group HE 10/92 study results released April 27, 2004
- Bispecific antibody MDX-H210 with filgrastim highly effective in early trials April 20, 2004
- Exemestane and aromatase inhibitors play role in breast cancer management April 20, 2004
- Paclitaxel is first-line chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer April 20, 2004
- Anastrozole is alternative to tamoxifen for women with early breast cancer March 16, 2004
- Rationale for use of gemcitabine in breast cancer reviewed March 16, 2004
- Regulatory nodes coordinating signaling are potential breast cancer targets March 16, 2004
- Cord blood can be excellent source of antitumor T cells February 16, 2004
- Tumor cell contamination of stem-cell apheresis products has little clinical effect January 19, 2004
- Whole-body hyperthermia and metronomic chemotherapy prevent cancer metastasis April 8, 2003
- Foreign DNA prevents mammary adenocarcinoma in transgenic mice March 4, 2003
- Interferon and endostatin gene therapy outpace angiostatin in breast cancers August 1, 2002
- Combination therapy significantly reduces tumors when given before surgery July 23, 2002
- Study reports on endometrial changes comparing Tamoxifen with Arimidex (anastrazole) in postmenopausal women July 23, 2002
Breast Cancer Vaccine
- Dendritic cell vaccine safe in patients with advanced breast cancer August 16, 2004
- IL-12-engineered allogeneic cell vaccine prevents breast cancer August 9, 2004
- Method to quantify immune response in cancer patients developed August 9, 2004
- Breast tumor cell destruction by herpesvirus induces antitumor immunity July 19, 2004
- Dendritic cell vaccines show promise for breast cancer therapy July 12, 2004
- Electroporated DNA vaccine clears breast cancer in transgenic mice June 21, 2004
- NY-ESO-1 shows promise as antigen for breast cancer vaccine development May 10, 2004
- Novel bacillus Calmette-Guerin-MUC1-based breast cancer vaccine developed May 20, 2003
- Vaccine elicits tumor-specific antibodies in patients with breast cancer May 6, 2003
Breast Cancer and Fertility
- Cancer organizations partner to address fertility November 17, 2003
Breast Cancer
- Steroid sulfatase inhibitors inhibit MCF-7 breast cancer cell gene activation August 19, 2004
- Massachusetts health plan launches Blue Care Connection for breast health August 17, 2004
- Occult cancer a risk in reduction mammaplasty specimens August 17, 2004
- Poorer Scottish women in dark over breast cancer August 17, 2004
- Positive results reported on photon and electron beam therapy in breast cancer August 17, 2004
- Selective estrogen enzyme modulator therapy in postmenopausal disease reviewed August 17, 2004
- Virtual counselor supplements traditional genetic counseling August 17, 2004
- BRCA2 mutations more important in hereditary disease in Cyprus than BRCA1 August 17, 2004
- Breast cancer prevalence is in lower in black women, but survival also is lower August 17, 2004
- Collaboration to research DNA methylation in breast cancer susceptibility August 17, 2004
- Decision aids can help women learn about risk, testing, treatment August 17, 2004
- Gene linked to breast cancer can suppress tumors August 17, 2004
- Long terminal repeat superantigen might play a role in breast cancer August 16, 2004
- Nocturnal hot flashes contribute to insomnia in survivors August 16, 2004
- DNA methylation predicts hormonal/nonhormonal breast cancer therapy response August 12, 2004
- False-negatives for sentinel node positivity increase in breast cancer staging August 12, 2004
- Ablation therapy destroys tumors without scarring August 10, 2004
- Analytes in nipple aspirate fluid may have potential as cancer risk indicators August 10, 2004
- Brachytherapy saves breast, decreases treatment time August 10, 2004
- Breast-feeding associated with reduced risk of breast cancer in BRCA1 carriers August 10, 2004
- Collaboration aims to discover, develop diagnostic tests August 10, 2004
- Computers significantly increase tumor detection rate August 10, 2004
- Detection method overcomes problem of samples with few cells August 10, 2004
- Effects of linoleic acid on tumor cells characterized August 10, 2004
- High treatment costs, stigma prevent women in Zambia from seeking care August 10, 2004
- High-dose chemotherapy: No greater survival benefit for high-risk patients August 10, 2004
- New imaging technology could save more women's lives August 10, 2004
- Optical probe might find what needle biopsies miss August 10, 2004
- Radiologist says annual reminder needed for mammography August 10, 2004
- Rates of ER-alpha expression do not differ between low- and high-risk cancers August 10, 2004
- Simple test identifies early-stage disease August 10, 2004
- Study shows how hCG decreases proliferation and invasion of MCF-7 cells August 10, 2004
- Study suggests broader chemotherapy attack may be more effective August 10, 2004
- Grant received to study interaction between breast cancer cells and other cells August 9, 2004
- The hottest sentinel lymph node is not always the positive node August 9, 2004
- ER codon 594/HER2 codon 655 polymorphisms not associated with breast cancer risk August 6, 2004
- Increased serum folate levels associated with reduced breast cancer risk August 5, 2004
- Novel phosphorylation sites in HMGN1 protein from breast cancer cells identified August 5, 2004
- Tamoxifen metabolite R-isomer forms more DNA adducts in liver cells August 5, 2004
- Effect of high-n-6 fat diet on gene expression determined August 3, 2004
- Endocrinological underpinnings elucidated August 3, 2004
- FDA completes review of digital mammography system August 3, 2004
- In vivo TLD dosimetry possible in mammography August 3, 2004
- Light-to-moderate drinking appears to have little effect on disease risk August 3, 2004
- Radiolabeled peptide shows promise for diagnosis August 3, 2004
- SLN biopsy predicts axillary lymph node status in male breast cancer patients August 3, 2004
- Virus linked to aggressive forms of disease August 3, 2004
- Collaboration to study advanced breast imaging applications August 3, 2004
- Denoising algorithm reduces radiation exposure August 3, 2004
- Unwanted support during recovery may backfire August 2, 2004
- Alliance formed to increase access to partial breast irradiation August 2, 2004
- Cancer therapeutics development company files IND for metastatic breast cancer August 2, 2004
- Interleukin-12 intervenes in the growth of murine mammary tumors July 30, 2004
- HER-2/neu independent prognostic factor for survival in metastatic breast cancer July 29, 2004
- sHER-2/neu status predictive indicator for benefit from paclitaxel chemotherapy July 29, 2004
- FDA grants priority review for Femara as post-tamoxifen treatment July 27, 2004
- Fractal models help detect, classify microclassifications July 27, 2004
- Gene polymorphism may be risk factor for increased disease susceptibility July 27, 2004
- Lack of diagnostic follow-up may reduce mammography screening effectiveness July 27, 2004
- Large, long-term study looks at dietary risk factors in postmenopausal women July 27, 2004
- Mastascope introduced for early detection of breast abnormalities July 27, 2004
- New 2D segmentation method applied to CAD in mammography July 27, 2004
- P27kip1 downregulation linked to trastuzumab resistance July 27, 2004
- Pessimism puts breast cancer patients at greater risk for anxiety, depression July 27, 2004
- Premature menopause, sexual functioning important concerns of younger patients July 27, 2004
- Quantitative ultrasound can help determine mammary tumor type July 27, 2004
- Risk factors explain increased susceptibility of educated Scandanavian women July 27, 2004
- Routine mammographic breast density measurements may help determine risk July 27, 2004
- Stress from caregiving isn't a risk factor July 27, 2004
- Study characterizes carcinoma arising from pre-existing PLH and CHH lesions July 27, 2004
- Technology could enhance biopsy accuracy July 27, 2004
- Alliance aims to increase access to partial breast irradiation July 27, 2004
- Chemoradioimmunotherapy may hold promise for advanced disease July 27, 2004
- Novel steroid sulfatase inhibitor inhibits breast tumor growth in rat model July 26, 2004
- Psychosocial telephone counseling not a hit with BRCA mutation carriers July 26, 2004
- Sunesis begins clinical study of anticancer drug July 26, 2004
- A woman's own genotypes are not associated with risk July 20, 2004
- Abortion not implicated in carcinogenesis July 20, 2004
- Anastrozole recommended for first-line therapy for advanced disease July 20, 2004
- Breast cancer foundation awards grants totaling over $32M July 20, 2004
- Radiation and tamoxifen after breast-conserving surgery reduce tumor recurrence July 20, 2004
- Smoking doesn't affect disease risk in carriers of BRCA mutations July 20, 2004
- Somatic mutations in murine mammary cancer mirror human breast features July 20, 2004
- Trastuzumab combined with epirubicin and cyclophosphamide is safe for the heart July 20, 2004
- Utility of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer reviewed July 20, 2004
- VDR Apal genotype is an important modifier of family history-related risk July 20, 2004
- Women can be considered activists in the breast cancer movement July 20, 2004
- p300/CBP-associated factor is a p53 target in breast tumors July 20, 2004
- p53 accumulation linked to breast cancer therapy results July 20, 2004
- Innovative therapies expected to enter breast cancer therapeutics market July 19, 2004
- Response submitted to FDA approvable letter for Combidex July 19, 2004
- Sales distribution agreement signed for the ComfortScan in India July 19, 2004
- Alpha 6 integrins contribute to breast carcinoma survival and progression July 16, 2004
- Bookend T1 measurements on MRI give a better depiction of breast tumors July 13, 2004
- Breast cancer in black women more aggressive than in white women, study shows July 13, 2004
- Cathepsin D decrease in breast cancer mediated by IGF-II receptor July 13, 2004
- Comprehensive breast cancer book replaces fear with fact July 13, 2004
- Gene's activity level may be early predictor of disease aggressiveness July 13, 2004
- IFI16 required for maximal activation of p53 induced by ionizing radiation July 13, 2004
- Innervated autologous flaps are feasible in breast reconstruction July 13, 2004
- Lifesaving potential of mammograms lost due to underuse July 13, 2004
- Risk of fast-growing breast tumors higher in young black women July 13, 2004
- Utility of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer reviewed July 13, 2004
- Weekly paclitaxel better than standard dosing schedule for metastatic disease July 13, 2004
- p300/CBP-associated factor is a p53 target in breast tumors July 13, 2004
- Abraxane active in taxane-refractory breast cancer patients July 12, 2004
- CellSearch System launch planned for fall 2004 July 12, 2004
- New trade names announced for efaproxiral in the U.S., Europe July 12, 2004
- Partial breast radiation procedure may benefit patients July 12, 2004
- Technology applied to mammography accurately localizes fluorescent spots July 12, 2004
- Age at diagnosis reflects disease stage and subsequent quality of care July 6, 2004
- Better care has reduced breast cancer mortality in Italy July 6, 2004
- Blood test detects genetic changes in progressive disease July 6, 2004
- Breast surgery and radiotherapy affect arm, shoulder mobility and strength July 6, 2004
- Counseling improves women's functioning July 6, 2004
- Oncogenic marker is a powerful prognostic tool July 6, 2004
- Pharmacogenomics discussed at meeting as personalized breast cancer treatment July 6, 2004
- Study offers new target to stop cancer growth July 6, 2004
- Three SenoScan systems to be installed at California-based breast center July 6, 2004
- Three novel hormone-responsive cell lines expand research armory July 6, 2004
- Variations in estrogen metabolism genes don't affect disease risk July 6, 2004
- Widely reported cognitive side effect of chemotherapy may be overestimated July 6, 2004
- Biomarker study focuses on indicators of Herceptin responsiveness July 5, 2004
- Bonefos increases survival in primary operable breast cancer patients July 5, 2004
- ER- breast cancer cell ERa re-expression recreate hormone-responsive phenotype July 5, 2004
- Encouraging results for Oncotype DX assay in predicting chemotherapy response July 5, 2004
- Gemzar/Taxol vs Taxol alone improves survival in breast cancer study patients July 5, 2004
- Multiple mRNA markers detect metastases in sentinel lymph nodes July 5, 2004
- New prognostic markers for survival of breast cancer identified July 5, 2004
- New tumor subtypes with poor clinical outcomes characterized July 5, 2004
- Raloxifene, exemestane may provide postmenopausal breast cancer risk reduction July 5, 2004
- Results reported in trial of Abraxane for advanced breast cancer patients July 5, 2004
- Several parallel and stepwise progression pathways towards breast cancer July 5, 2004
- Significant survival advantage reported in phase III trial of Theratope July 5, 2004
- Study investigates resistance to tamoxifen and possible way to reverse it July 5, 2004
- Mammography technique reveals more hemoglobin in tumors than healthy tissue July 1, 2004
- Survivin, Bcl-2, p53 and bax expression increased in breast carcinoma July 1, 2004
- Combined mammography/MRI solution supports early detection of breast cancer June 29, 2004
- Complete nodal staging is beginning in men with breast cancer June 29, 2004
- Green tea may not decrease the risk of developing breast cancer June 29, 2004
- High mastectomy rates due to patients' choices, study finds June 29, 2004
- Increased access to high-quality mammography needed to reduce cancer deaths June 29, 2004
- MRI better than mammography for determining number, size of tumors June 29, 2004
- Nanoparticle form of paclitaxel is active in patients who failed taxane therapy June 29, 2004
- RARbeta P2 promoter methylation in RPFNA is biomarker for cancer risk June 29, 2004
- Researchers develop better understanding of tamoxifen resistance June 29, 2004
- Study casts doubt on Gail Model for predicting risk in African American women June 29, 2004
- Women treated for breast malignancies receive poor postoperative education June 29, 2004
- Blood test detects genetic changes in progressive disease June 29, 2004
- Breast screening program in Australia detects more ductal carcinomas in situ June 29, 2004
- ErbB3 is necessary for breast cancer proliferation June 28, 2004
- Follow-up data presented on autologous hemoderivative vaccine June 28, 2004
- Ipsilateral-mammogram computer-aided detection helps reduce false positives June 28, 2004
- Vaccine containing multiple antigens generates higher immune response June 28, 2004
- Active contour models help identify breast boundary in mammograms June 28, 2004
- Application filed for European marketing approval of RSR13 (efaproxiral) June 28, 2004
- Possible new mechanism suggested for estrogen's promotion of disease June 25, 2004
- Advanced diagnosis more likely for deprived women in the U.K. June 22, 2004
- Breast clinic established in Sri Lanka June 22, 2004
- Changing practices may raise African American women's cancer risk June 22, 2004
- Concordance between HER-2 testing methods determined June 22, 2004
- Epirubicin and paclitaxel activity independent of adjuvant therapy June 22, 2004
- Gemcitabine/paclitaxel combination extends patients' overall survival June 22, 2004
- Gene mutation, use of certain antidepressants may decrease tamoxifen's effects June 22, 2004
- High school student adds to understanding of BRCA-1 gene June 22, 2004
- Increased false-negative rates reported with new breast cancer staging system June 22, 2004
- Mammography continues to be a highly effective screening tool June 22, 2004
- Online support improves psychosocial therapy for breast cancer patients June 22, 2004
- Overview of neoadjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer published June 22, 2004
- Patient's needs in follow-up after breast cancer therapy discussed June 22, 2004
- RT-PCR for mammaglobin genes detects sentinel lymph nodes micrometastases June 22, 2004
- Study looks at effect of reproductive factors and lactation on CIS risk June 22, 2004
- Tamoxifen stimulates tumor growth following alteration of estrogen receptor June 22, 2004
- Adding Herceptin to chemotherapy regimen boosts response rates in early disease June 21, 2004
- Aromasin after Tamoxifen lessens breast cancer recurrence in study June 21, 2004
- Chemotherapy including epirubicin may improve survival for some patients June 21, 2004
- Drug shrinks tumors or slows growth in up to half of women June 21, 2004
- FDA grants approval for Gemzar in combination with Taxol June 21, 2004
- Gene expression ratio identifies recurrence risk in patients receiving tamoxifen June 21, 2004
- Microvessel density has some prognostic value, study finds June 18, 2004
- Clue found on breast tumors distinguishes patients with better survival odds June 15, 2004
- Gene portraits profile differences in breast-tumor types June 15, 2004
- Glycoprotein inhibition by indole-3-carbinol may hold therapeutic promise June 15, 2004
- Largest study of its kind finds male breast cancer on the rise June 15, 2004
- MR mammography: More sensitive detection, but higher false-positive rates June 15, 2004
- MammoSite boost radiation delivery shows promise in breast cancer study June 15, 2004
- Management of breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women outlined June 15, 2004
- Progesterone receptor deficient in chromatin binding has altered cellular state June 15, 2004
- Researchers target estrogen to kill cancer but not the patient June 15, 2004
- Technique helps determine axillary lymph node tumor status in some patients June 15, 2004
- Women with early breast cancer in Australia report needing more support June 15, 2004
- Another study finds genetics modified greatly by dietary antioxidants June 15, 2004
- Breast cancer affects both husbands and wives June 15, 2004
- Breast reduction diminishes breast cancer in high-risk women June 15, 2004
- Clinical implications of breast cancer profiling reported June 15, 2004
- Fulvestrant a valuable antiestrogen for advanced breast cancer treatment June 14, 2004
- New chemoprevention protocol reported June 14, 2004
- Obesity may affect accuracy of mammography June 14, 2004
- Progesterone receptor antagonists prevent carcinogen-induced cancer in rats June 14, 2004
- Results from European study show strong RECAF expression by cancer cells June 14, 2004
- Trial tests novel compound targeting tumor invasion and metastasis June 14, 2004
- Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase augment breast cancer therapy June 11, 2004
- Breast cancer survival lower in developing country - Oman June 8, 2004
- Funding enables study of receptor protein in disease etiology June 8, 2004
- General obesity, not abdominal fat, linked to increased cancer risk in women June 8, 2004
- Herceptin with chemotherapy combo effective in advanced disease June 8, 2004
- Marketing applications submitted for Femara, a post-tamoxifen treatment June 8, 2004
- Methods for imaging lobular breast carcinoma compared June 8, 2004
- Nurses should discuss fertility with patients before chemotherapy begins June 8, 2004
- Researchers test a nursing intervention outcomes model in breast cancer patients June 8, 2004
- Scientists confirm new breast cancer gene June 8, 2004
- Selective estrogen receptor modulation in breast cancer reviewed June 8, 2004
- Stereotactic breast biopsy technique is valuable in finding microcalcifications June 8, 2004
- Women who regularly use aspirin seem to have reduced cancer risk June 8, 2004
- CTLs to breast tumor-associated protein lyse breast cancer cells June 7, 2004
- DoD awards $10M grant for breast cancer research June 7, 2004
- FDA accepts NDA for Abraxane for treatment of metastatic breast cancer June 7, 2004
- Male breast cancer on the increase, but remains rare June 7, 2004
- New study may link aspirin use to reduced risk of breast cancer June 7, 2004
- Campaign supports legislation to ensure quality mammography screening May 29, 2004
- A major enzyme uses Src tyrosine kinase to upregulate VEGF in breast tumors May 28, 2004
- Cancerous lesions show "surprising characteristics" on MRI May 25, 2004
- Catastrophizing increases fatigue during radiotherapy for breast cancer May 25, 2004
- Childhood growth is related to breast cancer risk May 25, 2004
- Cryosurgery successfully treats some early-stage tumors May 25, 2004
- Expression profiles of 6000+ genes in normal breast cells determined May 25, 2004
- FDA issues 510k clearance for single-channel device for HDR brachytherapy May 25, 2004
- Features of invasive lobular and ductal breast carcinomas compared May 25, 2004
- Full-field digital mammography is faster for needle localization May 25, 2004
- IGF-binding protein induces apoptosis in breast cancer cells May 25, 2004
- New technique allows visualization of sentinel lymph node drainage May 25, 2004
- Researchers prepare guidelines for managing familial breast cancer May 25, 2004
- South Asian women in NE England have higher mastectomy rates than non-Asians May 25, 2004
- Soy processing influences estrogen-dependent tumor growth in mice May 25, 2004
- Study evaluates quality of life of breast cancer patients 1 year after diagnosis May 25, 2004
- Study of surgical site infections in breast surgery reported May 25, 2004
- Study: MRI-guided breast biopsy system is safe, efficient May 25, 2004
- Surgical excision still necessary when core biopsy shows minimal abnormal cells May 25, 2004
- Taxanes may enhance patients' immunity May 25, 2004
- Medullary breast cancers are not an indication for BRCA1 mutation screening May 24, 2004
- Brk protein tyrosine kinase therapeutic cancer target May 21, 2004
- Controlling PTHrP production may have a role in breast cancer therapy May 18, 2004
- Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 activated by cyclin E in breast cancer cells May 18, 2004
- Diagnosis of breast cancer more difficult in obese Korean women May 18, 2004
- Intraoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer may prevent recurrence May 18, 2004
- More research needed on adjuvant endocrine therapy of breast cancer May 18, 2004
- Ovarian ablation as a treatment for breast cancer May 18, 2004
- Radiation improves survival in node-positive breast cancer patients May 18, 2004
- Statins do not increase breast cancer risk May 18, 2004
- 540 protein inhibitors promising treatments for postmenopausal breast cancer May 17, 2004
- Bcl-2 overexpression prevents Tc-99m-MIBI uptake in breast cancer cells May 17, 2004
- Choice of frozen vs. permanent sentinel node section based on risk and preference May 17, 2004
- Clinical trial in Spain will test efficacy of capecitabine May 17, 2004
- Estrogen receptor-alpha mutation K303R not found in Japanese breast carcinomas May 14, 2004
- Interleukin-8 is a key mediator of breast cancer invasion and angiogenesis May 14, 2004
- Perillyl alcohol suppresses breast cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo May 14, 2004
- Ring finger protein RNF11 important target for novel cancer therapies May 14, 2004
- Ultrasonography depicts benign and malignant lesions at mastectomy site May 14, 2004
- Breast biphasic lesions with cellular stroma difficult to diagnose May 14, 2004
- Depressive symptoms after breast cancer surgery are common May 11, 2004
- FDA approves computer-aided detection on digital mammography system May 11, 2004
- Focus-group intervention for breast cancer survivors and spouses decrease stress May 11, 2004
- Managed healthcare has an impact on breast cancer patients and providers May 11, 2004
- Physical activity reduces breast cancer risk in young women May 11, 2004
- Physicians challenged to control postmenopausal symptoms safely May 11, 2004
- Quicker testing for BRCA genes available - at a price May 11, 2004
- Researchers study the psychosocial needs of breast cancer survivors May 11, 2004
- Soft copy and hard copy readings of mammograms are typically comparable May 11, 2004
- Study: Information on cancer detection methods is confusing, misleading May 11, 2004
- Women decline breast cancer trial participation out of fear May 11, 2004
- Certain compounds in beer, wine effective in slowing breast-cancer cell growth May 11, 2004
- Dedicated mammographer improves diagnosis of small breast cancer May 11, 2004
- Mammaglobin may be a candidate diagnostic marker for breast cancer May 10, 2004
- State drops controversial language from web site suggesting abortion link May 10, 2004
- HCCR-2 related to breast cancer development and p53 tumor suppressor regulation May 7, 2004
- Studies: INGN 241 enhances antitumor effects of Herceptin May 7, 2004
- Lymphatic mapping suggested when invasive breast cancer is suspected May 6, 2004
- Breast cancer patients self-participation depends on length of consultation May 4, 2004
- CXCR4 expressed in DCIS of the breast and atypical ductal hyperplasia May 4, 2004
- Certain characteristics of tumor in vessels and lymph nodes predict progression May 4, 2004
- Frozen section and permanent analysis of sentinel nodes are equivalent May 4, 2004
- Locoregional recurrence is lower in recent years after breast-conserving surgery May 4, 2004
- Malignant breast cancer cells revert to normal with manipulation May 4, 2004
- Million Women Study: Hormone replacement therapy increases breast cancer risk May 4, 2004
- New reimbursement codes announced for MammoSite balloon catheter May 4, 2004
- Sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer patients avoids axillary dissection May 4, 2004
- Stromal infiltration may predict tumor invasion in breast FNA biopsy May 4, 2004
- Study shows there's a learning curve in performing sentinel node biopsy May 4, 2004
- Treatment based on radar research is in final stage of clinical testing May 4, 2004
- Ultrasound is effective in evaluating the mastectomy site May 4, 2004
- Aromatase inhibitors may replace tamoxifen May 3, 2004
- Drug development company doses first patient in breast cancer study May 3, 2004
- Perillyl alcohol inhibits human breast cancer cell growth in mice May 3, 2004
- Progenta breast cancer treatment data presented at cancer research meeting May 3, 2004
- Active coping strategies are helpful for women with advanced breast cancer April 27, 2004
- Annual screening may not be enough for women with genetic mutations April 27, 2004
- Association found between primary, contralateral breast cancers April 27, 2004
- Breast reconstruction in thin patients can be done with TRAM flap and implant April 27, 2004
- Exposure to famine associated with increased cancer risk April 27, 2004
- Histological margin assessment for breast cancer reviewed April 27, 2004
- Immediate mammogram reading decreases stress associated with abnormal results April 27, 2004
- New technology may be better than mammography in finding microcalcifications April 27, 2004
- No significant effect on thermal radiosensitization by DNA polymerase beta April 27, 2004
- Patients with BRCA1/2 mutations likely to choose double mastectomy April 27, 2004
- RFA for breast cancer shows promise as minimally invasive treatment April 27, 2004
- Risk factors modify incidence of BRCA-1-related breast cancer in women April 27, 2004
- Study suggests exposure to WWII famine increases breast cancer risk April 27, 2004
- There are some ethnic differences in coping with early-stage breast cancer April 27, 2004
- There may be no race gap in support group attendance by breast cancer survivors April 27, 2004
- AIB1/SRC-3 deficiency suppresses breast cancer progression in mice April 27, 2004
- Anticancer effects, single-dose bioavailability reported with Neugene April 26, 2004
- Drug development company selects chair for breast cancer trial April 26, 2004
- First 1000 patients enrolled in MammoSite patient registry April 26, 2004
- Partners to develop breast cancer gene expression database April 26, 2004
- Prevention and genetic testing for breast cancer vary geographically April 26, 2004
- APC8024 immunotherapy shows long-term disease stabilization April 26, 2004
- Angiogenesis gene linked to biomarkers of tumor-cell growth April 23, 2004
- Androgen receptor polymorphism alters breast cancer risk in hormone therapy April 22, 2004
- Survey reports fall in stem cell transplants for breast cancer April 22, 2004
- Breast pain as the only presenting symptom is rarely associated with cancer April 20, 2004
- Circulating tumor cells in breast cancer reviewed April 20, 2004
- Cystic hypersecretory breast lesions encompass a spectrum of pathologic lesions April 20, 2004
- Elliptical MammoSite balloon catheters receive FDA marketing clearance April 20, 2004
- Fulcrum mammography film digitizer and technology issued two U.S. patents April 20, 2004
- Higher levels of certain proteins may have diagnostic use for breast cancer April 20, 2004
- Many women covered by Medicare are not having mammograms April 20, 2004
- Minimally invasive breast cancer treatment shows promise April 20, 2004
- New contrast agent aids MRI detection of lymph-node metastases April 20, 2004
- New sponsor announced for 2004 Komen Race for the Cure Series April 20, 2004
- New tumor marker discovered April 20, 2004
- Data shows mammography rates are stagnant in Florida April 19, 2004
- Emmprin enhances several malignant properties of cancer cells April 19, 2004
- FDA clears to market breast cancer assessment applications April 19, 2004
- New findings published on treatment for late-stage breast cancer April 19, 2004
- Prune cAMP phosphodiesterase binds nm23-H1 and promotes breast cancer metastasis April 19, 2004
- Regulatory approval sought for use of Taxotere in early stage breast cancer April 19, 2004
- Rho GTPases represent signaling convergence points and relay switches April 19, 2004
- Sentinel node biopsy may avoid complete lymph node dissection in breast cancer April 19, 2004
- Study says breast cancer survival improves if women stay active April 19, 2004
- Conference votes on breast cancer research agenda for next 2 years April 14, 2004
- Pregnancies ending in abortion do not increase breast cancer risk April 13, 2004
- Overexpressed VEGF121 improves oxygenation in certain breast tumors April 9, 2004
- South African government criticized for funding arms but not screening programs April 8, 2004
- Counseling and education can increase anxiety in some breast cancer patients April 6, 2004
- Epirubicin, vinorelbine, and cisplatin are effective in advanced breast cancer April 6, 2004
- First large-scale trial of genetically personalized treatment to start soon April 6, 2004
- Letrozole extends time to tumor progression in mouse model April 6, 2004
- MEP calls for European strategy in the fight against breast cancer April 6, 2004
- Mammography may not be appropriate for some cognitively impaired women April 6, 2004
- Multidisciplinary approach to care might reduce time between diagnosis, therapy April 6, 2004
- New type of breast tumor might respond to prostate cancer drugs April 6, 2004
- Older people lose out all around in breast cancer treatment and care April 6, 2004
- Oncologist calls for new guidelines on early reporting from clinical trials April 6, 2004
- Oncologist says disease is a public health problem in Brazil April 6, 2004
- Paperwork interferes with occupational therapists' patient assessments April 6, 2004
- Patients unhappy with follow-up visits to oncologists April 6, 2004
- Pre-operative chemotherapy boosts breast conservation by up to 30% April 6, 2004
- Prospective trial shows modest benefit of tamoxifen after adjuvant chemotherapy April 6, 2004
- Radiotherapy increases CVD risk but to lesser degree with improvements April 6, 2004
- Rates of conservation surgery vary widely among countries April 6, 2004
- Screening efforts in Egypt yield higher detection rates April 6, 2004
- Study confirms conservation surgery is safe for BRCA cancers April 6, 2004
- Study demonstrates clear survival benefit of treatment in clinical trials April 6, 2004
- Study finds no link between melatonin levels and decreased cancer risk April 6, 2004
- Study highlights importance of diet in disease prevention April 6, 2004
- Study: Breast-conserving surgery viable option for cancer involving nipple/areola April 6, 2004
- Study: Patients switched to AROMASIN more likely to remain cancer-free April 6, 2004
- Survival rates same for conservation treatment or mastectomy for recurrent DCIS April 6, 2004
- Teenager's poetry booklet helps children cope with mothers' breast cancer April 6, 2004
- Treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ varies widely in United States April 6, 2004
- Tumor characteristics may help predict survival April 6, 2004
- Younger survivors suffer more long-term after effects April 6, 2004
- Breast biopsy specimens can be evaluated with proteomic analysis April 6, 2004
- Breast cancer foundation honors four leaders April 6, 2004
- Breast cancer patients switched to Aromasin more likely to remain cancer free April 5, 2004
- Caelyx demonstrates efficacy, reduced cardiac toxicity April 5, 2004
- Epigenetic silencing of adhesion molecule ADAM23 occurs often in breast tumors April 5, 2004
- Lamivudine helps keep HBV at bay during cancer chemotherapy April 5, 2004
- Male carriers of germline mutations in BRCA2 are at increased risk for cancer April 5, 2004
- NDA filed with FDA for nanoparticle-based Abraxane April 5, 2004
- Patent granted for mammary aspirate specimen cytology test April 5, 2004
- Preoperative treatment with anastrozole reduces need for extensive surgery April 5, 2004
- Results of comparison study favor exemestane for advanced disease April 5, 2004
- Estrogen interacts with estrogen receptor and SP proteins to control VEGF April 2, 2004
- Black women in U.S. more likely to have delayed diagnosis, treatment March 30, 2004
- Eating habits early in life may affect cancer risk March 30, 2004
- Fulvestrant gains E.U. marketing approval March 30, 2004
- Radiologists with higher mammogram "recall rates" find more early cancers March 30, 2004
- Study: Self exam increases women's concerns, has no effect on mortality March 30, 2004
- Variance exists in confidant and breast cancer patient reports of QOL issues March 30, 2004
- Women with familial cancer risk understand risk of prophylactic mastectomy March 30, 2004
- Patients switched from tamoxifen to exemestane more likely to stay cancer-free March 29, 2004
- The antimetastatic gene NM23 controls several functional pathways March 26, 2004
- New test detects early cellular changes March 23, 2004
- Research focuses on protective role of vitamin A March 23, 2004
- Study evaluates psychosocial functioning in women after prophylactic mastectomy March 23, 2004
- Study tests human detection of lesions in mammograms March 23, 2004
- Widely used antinausea drug may interfere with chemotherapy March 23, 2004
- Women's well-being worse after mastectomy, chemotherapy, than lumpectomy March 23, 2004
- [18F]FDG-GPET is useful in the follow-up of breast cancer patients March 23, 2004
- Company accomplishes breast endoscope milestone March 23, 2004
- FDA approves BreastScan IR for early detection of breast cancer March 23, 2004
- Imaging Diagnostic Systems installs additional CTLM system March 23, 2004
- Parabens are found in human breast tumors March 22, 2004
- Risk of breast cancer may be increased by the length of the egfr CA SSR gene March 22, 2004
- Unique loss of heterozygosity patterns exist in different breast cancer groups March 22, 2004
- Common endocrine therapies modulate local feedback mechanisms in breast cancer March 22, 2004
- Grant to fund development of implantable sensor technology for oncology March 22, 2004
- Multiple biomarkers may be necessary to classify breast cancer March 22, 2004
- In vitro, two herbal teas are effective only in high concentrations March 18, 2004
- Correlative science important in advancing hormonal therapy for breast cancer March 16, 2004
- Follow-ups "no longer guess-work" thanks to new physics research March 16, 2004
- Hormone therapy for breast cancer may affect memory and cognition March 16, 2004
- IL-21 induces tumor rejection by specific chemokines in syngeneic mice March 16, 2004
- Lifelong alcohol consumption unrelated to postmenopausal breast cancer risk March 16, 2004
- MRI can guide axillary node biopsy for breast cancer detection March 16, 2004
- Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy needs optimization as drug development strategy March 16, 2004
- Neoadjuvant paradigm applied to ductal carcinoma in situ March 16, 2004
- Protein that inhibits cell growth may contribute to disease development March 16, 2004
- Role of endocrine therapy in the neoadjuvant surgical setting reviewed March 16, 2004
- Transgenic mouse model for breast cancer developed March 16, 2004
- Trial results of hormonal therapy for ductal carcinoma in situ reported March 16, 2004
- Unilateral multicentric breast cancer does not portend poor prognosis March 16, 2004
- Weight gain in adulthood is predictor of women's risk of disease development March 16, 2004
- mRNA expression of membrane regulators of complement in breast cancer studied March 16, 2004
- Aromatase in breast cancer not linked to aromatase inhibitor response March 16, 2004
- Breast-conserving therapy for early-stage breast cancer reviewed March 16, 2004
- Clinical trials playing role in changing therapy for ductal carcinoma in situ March 16, 2004
- Contract with R2 Technology extended for CAD systems March 15, 2004
- In mouse study, vaccine prevents, suppresses neoplastic lesions March 15, 2004
- Resveratrol induces apoptosis in human breast carcinoma MCF-7 cells March 15, 2004
- Retinoids can reduce mammary cancer incidence in rats March 15, 2004
- Community screening trials provide new answers about early detection March 9, 2004
- Nonattendance at breast cancer screenings may be due to socioeconomic factors March 9, 2004
- An informational video can improve breast cancer clinical trial knowledge March 1, 2004
- CHEK2*1100delC germline mutation carriers are at risk for another breast tumor March 1, 2004
- Combo GET therapy well tolerated in metastatic breast cancer March 1, 2004
- FDA accepts NDA with priority review for RSR13 March 1, 2004
- Free estradiol and breast cancer risk can be calculated for use in studies March 1, 2004
- Full-field breast ultrasound complements mammography March 1, 2004
- Gabapentin reduces tamoxifen-induced hot flashes in women with breast cancer March 1, 2004
- Immune response to telomerase tumor antigen studied as possible vaccine March 1, 2004
- Mammography more stressful for survivors of disease March 1, 2004
- Much breast cancer treatment in clinical practice does not follow guidelines March 1, 2004
- Mutations, especially 11q loss, may be involved in early-onset breast tumors March 1, 2004
- Paget carcinoma cells differ from those of the underlying carcinoma March 1, 2004
- Sarcomas of the breast prone to relapse unless wide surgical margains attained March 1, 2004
- Spanish women with family history need education about breast cancer March 1, 2004
- Two drinks a day increases risk of breast cancer, study shows March 1, 2004
- A new assay detects MGB1 transcript in the blood of breast cancer patients March 1, 2004
- Computer-aided detection system for mammography of questionable benefit February 23, 2004
- Cryo-assisted lumpectomy improves breast cancer surgical outcomes February 23, 2004
- Enhanced insulin signaling occurs via Shc in human breast cancer February 23, 2004
- Investigation into the safety of estrogen/progestin combinations encouraged February 23, 2004
- Investigational NDA to be submitted for breast and liver cancer drug February 23, 2004
- More than 50 CAD systems installed for breast MRI in first year February 23, 2004
- Novel ceramide analogues have potential as therapeutic agents in breast cancer February 23, 2004
- Patterns of chromosomal imbalances predict breast cancer patient prognosis February 23, 2004
- Primary breast tumor characteristics are found in distant metastases February 23, 2004
- Study findings suggest using ER/PR tumor status to estimate disease risk February 23, 2004
- There may be an inverse association between XRCC1 and breast cancer risk February 23, 2004
- Three-dimensional breast software accurately simulates mammography February 23, 2004
- Two new specific estrogen receptor destabilizers are characterized February 23, 2004
- Computer-aided technology partners with mammography system February 16, 2004
- New mode of action discovered for tamoxifen February 16, 2004
- Researchers update the medical management of advanced breast cancer February 16, 2004
- Social support important for older breast cancer survivors February 16, 2004
- Swedish HRT trial stopped early due to unacceptable risks February 16, 2004
- Unmitigated communion is linked to poor adjustment to breast cancer February 16, 2004
- Virtual reality helps patients cope with chemotherapy February 16, 2004
- Areola-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction is feasible February 9, 2004
- CAD workstation reference library to aid in early breast cancer detection February 9, 2004
- FDA grants clearance to market Ariol HerSight February 9, 2004
- Increased Bim mRNA and protein can cause apoptosis in breast cancer cells February 9, 2004
- Magnetic resonance imaging detects more tumors February 9, 2004
- Normal HC11 and ras-transformed mouse mammary cells are resistant retinoic acid February 9, 2004
- Pathologic study of reduction mammaplasty tissue should be performed routinely February 9, 2004
- Proteins and antibodies licensed for human cancer research February 9, 2004
- Review of patient-tailored cancer treatment completed February 9, 2004
- Symposium calls for improved access to screening, treatment across Europe February 9, 2004
- Trial seeks patients in Southern California February 9, 2004
- Anthracyclines activate antiapoptotic phosphorylation in breast cancer February 2, 2004
- Beta3 integrin expression can lead to increased tumor cell aggressiveness February 2, 2004
- Breast cancer resistance protein is a MTX and MTX-polyglutamate transporter February 2, 2004
- Dragon-boat racing helps heal cancer survivors in Singapore February 2, 2004
- Increased breast cancer risk may be related to the HLA class III subregion February 2, 2004
- NSAIDs may have chemopreventive effect against breast cancer February 2, 2004
- Nematode finding could shed light on BRCA1-involved cancers February 2, 2004
- Noninvasive treatment technique uses space-based technology February 2, 2004
- P1 homozygosity may be a potential risk factor in breast carcinogenesis February 2, 2004
- Pooled analysis of LOH in breast cancer finds many nonreproducible results February 2, 2004
- Researchers study familial and early onset breast cancer in African Americans February 2, 2004
- Risk differs among specific ethnic subgroups of South Asian women in U.K. February 2, 2004
- Sequential drugs followed by TRAIL may be a new therapeutic approach for cancer February 2, 2004
- Side effects make physicians, patients reluctant to use tamoxifen for DCIS February 2, 2004
- Steroid hormone-resistant breast cancer can be sensitive to growth factors February 2, 2004
- Ultrasound detects many microcalcifications in comedo-type intraductal carcinoma February 2, 2004
- Underarm cosmetics with estrogen may contribute to breast cancer February 2, 2004
- BRCA1 is needed to repress mRNA for the PLK cell cycle gene after DNA damage January 26, 2004
- Chemicals used as preservatives detected in human breast tumors January 26, 2004
- ChromaVision test may help determine treatment for cancer patients January 26, 2004
- Diffuse invasive lobular carcinoma may be a separate diagnostic category January 26, 2004
- Dysregulation of RbAp46 expression may contribute to breast cancer tumorigenesis January 26, 2004
- FDA clears HER2 breast cancer management test January 26, 2004
- Fine-needle aspiration is less sensitive than core biopsy of breast lesions January 26, 2004
- Hormone replacement therapy increases risk of breast cancer January 26, 2004
- Metabolites of estradiol may act with ER mechanisms to induce breast cancer January 26, 2004
- Moderate neutropenia with adjuvant CMF improves early breast cancer survival January 26, 2004
- More plasma cysteine levels predict a reduced risk of breast cancer January 26, 2004
- Researchers report results of the San Francisco Bay area breast cancer study January 26, 2004
- Steroid sulphatase inhibitors offer promise for breast cancer therapy January 26, 2004
- Study cannot draw conclusions about the association HRT and breast cancer January 26, 2004
- Study data suggest promising new direction for paclitaxel January 26, 2004
- The LL genotype in breast cancer patients may be associated with poor prognosis January 26, 2004
- Variants of XRCC1, XRCC3, and ERCC4/XPF genes contribute to breast cancer risk January 26, 2004
- Women's self-reports of cancer screening test utilization are generally valid January 26, 2004
- p33(ING1b) enhanced estrogen-induced ERalpha activity through the AF2 domain January 26, 2004
- Her-2/neu gene amplification in familial breast cancer predicts worse outcome January 19, 2004
- Higher dietary fat intake is associated with an increased breast cancer risk January 19, 2004
- Major milestone achieved in molecular diagnostics oncology program January 19, 2004
- Novobiocin reverses breast cancer resistance protein BCRP/ABCG2 January 19, 2004
- Research paves way for individualized treatment January 19, 2004
- Tamoxifen has no effect on p27 protein expression in endometrium January 19, 2004
- The TGFB1 L10P polymorphism is not associated with breast cancer risk January 19, 2004
- Tumor size is likely unrelated to risk of recurrent breast cancer January 19, 2004
- Breast cancer patients of lower socioeconomic status may have poorer survival January 19, 2004
- Declining estrogen receptor-beta expression defines progression of breast cancer January 19, 2004
- Exercise may reduce disease risk January 19, 2004
- Hemoglobin level may be related to tumor hypoxia and treatment resistance January 19, 2004
- U.S. women's breast cancer diagnosed earlier than European women January 12, 2004
- Unusual interleukin-8 gene methylation correlates with breast cancer metastasis January 12, 2004
- Anastrozole is valuable and effective therapy in postmenopausal women with advanced disease January 12, 2004
- Breast-conserving surgery effective for women under age 35 January 12, 2004
- Fluorescence imaging of single cells may give more contrast than other methods January 12, 2004
- Minnesota medical group wants changes to abortion language on state web site January 12, 2004
- Nucleolin is an endothelial cell marker in angiogenic blood vessels January 12, 2004
- Prognostic value of cathepsin D recognized, but clinical use unclear January 12, 2004
- TOP2A aberration testing may help identify targeted breast cancer therapies January 12, 2004
- Tea catechins may reduce breast cancer risk in Asian-American women January 12, 2004
- Combining various MRI techniques may help improve disease detection December 29, 2003
- Review concludes Pennsylvania mammography facilities are inspected properly December 29, 2003
- Second opinion from major center leads to better detection, treatment changes December 29, 2003
- Study looks at etiological role of early exposure to household chemicals December 22, 2003
- FDA clears new method for managing non-cancerous breast lumps December 22, 2003
- Fertility worries common in young survivors December 22, 2003
- Outpatient procedure shrinks benign breast lumps December 22, 2003
- Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition to receive research grant December 22, 2003
- Scientists find better way to predict disease outcome following surgery December 22, 2003
- Involvement of a novel fast I-Na current in breast cancer cell invasion December 15, 2003
- Comparative transductions of breast cancer cells by three DNA viruses December 8, 2003
- Financial problems linked to depression symptoms in patients December 8, 2003
- High nuclear grade associated with recurrence of in situ breast lesions December 8, 2003
- Incidence of unusually large tumors increased in 1990s December 8, 2003
- Influence of environmental, behavioral factors on breast cancer etiology December 8, 2003
- Mammography is cost-effective beyond age 65, study finds December 8, 2003
- New evidence-based guide educates patients about bisphosphonates December 8, 2003
- Study looks at quality of life of younger women in the years after diagnosis December 8, 2003
- PET imaging still questionable as means of predicting chemotherapy response December 1, 2003
- Supreme Court justice battles disease from the bench December 1, 2003
- 14-3-3 Sigma positively regulates p53 and suppresses tumor growth December 1, 2003
- Bone sialoprotein overexpression fosters cancer cell metastasis in study mice December 1, 2003
- Flavonoid intake and breast cancer risk: a case-control study in Greece December 1, 2003
- Health officials urge new mammograms for patients of New York clinic December 1, 2003
- Hpr6.6 protein mediates cell death from oxidative damage in MCF-7 breast cancer December 1, 2003
- Ala-9Val MnSOD polymorphism has no association in development of breast cancer November 24, 2003
- Breast cancer outreach model using professional, volunteer staffing studied November 24, 2003
- Germline BRCA1 mutations appear to be associated with breast cancer phenotype November 24, 2003
- Herpes simplex virus-1 treatment of primary tumors reduces metastatic cancer November 24, 2003
- New test could predict response to tamoxifen and anastrozole November 24, 2003
- No clear winner among ways to encourage mammograms November 24, 2003
- Survivors in North Dakota take part in study November 24, 2003
- Young women who choose lumpectomies need indefinite follow-up, study says November 24, 2003
- c-erbB-2 adds no prognostic information when PAI-1 are candidates November 24, 2003
- BRCA1 might function as a molecular scaffold for p53 response November 17, 2003
- Fewer than half of senior women receive radiation therapy after lumpectomy November 17, 2003
- Guidelines offer basis for timely mortality reduction of breast cancer November 17, 2003
- High levels of saturated fat, meat intake may slightly increase disease risk November 17, 2003
- Smokers with breast cancer twice as likely to die than non-smoking patients November 17, 2003
- Study says HRT should be discontinued at diagnosis of breast cancer November 17, 2003
- Tamoxifen can induce, support changes that lead to altered ERalpha expression November 17, 2003
- A neural survival factor is a candidate oncogene in breast cancer November 17, 2003
- Alcohol use boosts risk of hormonally sensitive breast cancers in older women November 17, 2003
- Surgical biopsies in U.S. double that of Britain - for same detection rate November 16, 2003
- Project takes an innovative approach to radiotherapy November 10, 2003
- Research centers share $35 million grant to identify disease's causes November 10, 2003
- Researchers discover how key cancer protein works in inherited forms of disease November 10, 2003
- Researchers put BRCA1, BRCA2 study findings in context November 10, 2003
- Study reveals low complication rates for reconstruction after radiation therapy November 10, 2003
- Technique improves homogeneity of radiation doses November 10, 2003
- Vaccine shows promise November 10, 2003
- Competing autocrine pathways regulate breast cancer cell movement November 10, 2003
- Exercise, healthy weight delay cancer among women with highest genetic risk November 10, 2003
- Genetic counselor answers frequently asked questions November 10, 2003
- Kaiser to study breast cancer and environment, starting before puberty November 10, 2003
- NIH-funded centers to seek environmental exposures that may lead to disease November 10, 2003
- New techniques developed for image-guided surgery on breast cancer patients November 10, 2003
- Commentaries question benefit of early screening November 3, 2003
- Interactions between breast cancer, osteoblastic cells induce osteoclastogenesis November 3, 2003
- Lower white blood cell counts in black women may limit treatment and survival November 3, 2003
- Premature adoption of sentinel node biopsy as standard test is a concern November 3, 2003
- Apoptosis assays could be used to detect selective toxicity of anticancer drugs November 3, 2003
- Association between oral contraceptive use, breast cancer may vary by histology November 3, 2003
- Breast cancer classification, prognosis can be based on gene expression profiles November 3, 2003
- Deaths on the decline, but survival gap differs by race October 27, 2003
- Food retailer and breast cancer foundation launch fundraising campaign October 27, 2003
- In vivo functions of the p160 steroid receptor coactivator family reviewed October 27, 2003
- Over-the-counter pain relievers may block development of breast tumors October 27, 2003
- Who and what are heard about the mammography screening controversy? October 27, 2003
- Evidence-based decision tool reduces adjuvant therapy use in low-severity tumors October 20, 2003
- Exercise lowers a woman's risk for breast carcinoma in situ October 20, 2003
- Extensive vascular formation in a fibrous breast tumor leads to malignancy October 20, 2003
- Foundation launches first virtual advocacy forum October 20, 2003
- Genetic counseling offers much-needed advice for high-risk women October 20, 2003
- Glycolaldehyde induces apoptosis in a human breast cancer cell line October 20, 2003
- Mental adjustment to cancer is a main contributor to psychological distress October 20, 2003
- New mannequin helps teach women how to differentiate breast lumps October 20, 2003
- New technique fails to detect noninvasive disease October 20, 2003
- Obesity not associated with efficacy of tamoxifen for early-stage disease October 20, 2003
- Peer-counseling helps black women improve quality of sex life after cancer October 20, 2003
- Results of Singapore National Breast Screening Program reviewed October 20, 2003
- Stamp raises money for research, but careful accounting needed October 20, 2003
- Use of digital images may be justified in visual assessment of breast density October 20, 2003
- Welsh women's comments about breast problems and the care given are evaluated October 20, 2003
- White, Hispanic women might have lower p53 gene mutation prevalence October 20, 2003
- Breast cancer incidence and mortality trends in 16 European countries reviewed October 20, 2003
- BRCA1 gene points way to targeting treatment October 14, 2003
- Study shows link between children's solid tumors and mothers' cancer risk October 14, 2003
- Contrast mammography reveals hard-to-find cancers October 13, 2003
- Letrozole is better tolerated, provides better quality of life than anastrozole October 13, 2003
- New treatment guidelines released October 13, 2003
- Study shows increased risk for stressed women, but more research is needed October 13, 2003
- Women with mutated BRCA 1 or 2 should avoid repeated x-ray use October 13, 2003
- New technology could improve detection October 12, 2003
- BMI and c-erbB-2 expression may be risk factors for contralateral breast cancer October 6, 2003
- Breast cancer mortality in the Netherlands has been decreasing since 1997 October 6, 2003
- Docetaxel and capecitabine improve survival in metastatic breast cancer October 6, 2003
- Genetic clues may show which women face risk from HRT October 6, 2003
- Low fat/high fiber diet doesn't appear to reduce risk October 6, 2003
- North American mammographers prone to more false positives, study finds October 6, 2003
- Researchers develop model for early detection of breast cancer October 6, 2003
- Increased physical activity reduces women's disease risk by 20% September 29, 2003
- New alternatives in breast cancer treatment reported September 29, 2003
- Researchers validate self-reported screening mammography histories September 29, 2003
- Stringent clinical criteria differentiate second primary tumors from metastases September 29, 2003
- Weekly low-dose docetaxel maintains activity and is less myelosuppressive September 29, 2003
- Women reluctant to give up the good life to reduce disease risk September 29, 2003
- Amooranin induces apoptosis via caspase activity in breast cancer cell lines September 22, 2003
- Different pattern of metastatic spread observed in BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers September 22, 2003
- Bisphosphonate drugs reduce patients' risk of broken bones September 18, 2003
- Regular physical activity lowers risk of postmenopausal breast cancer September 15, 2003
- Results indicate a role of DLC-1 in breast cancer carcinogenesis September 15, 2003
- Thiamine transporter THTR2 gene expression is downregulated in breast cancer September 15, 2003
- Women focused on the present are less likely to have mammograms September 15, 2003
- Women turn to new radiation treatment September 15, 2003
- DING, a genistein target in human breast cancer, is a protein without a gene September 15, 2003
- Genetically altered mice can be used for breast cancer prevention studies September 15, 2003
- GnRH receptors provide targeted chemotherapy of gynecologic and breast cancers September 15, 2003
- MMR genes mutate during neoplastic transformation of breast epithelial cells September 15, 2003
- Quality-of-life scores cannot predict time to progression and survival time September 15, 2003
- ADAM-9 mRNA and protein is expressed in human breast cancer September 8, 2003
- Genetic counseling reduces women's fears September 8, 2003
- Multidisciplinary, shared clinical decision-making is most effective September 8, 2003
- Risk higher in obese postmenopausal women due to higher serum estrogen levels September 8, 2003
- South Asian women in England have higher rates of disease survival September 8, 2003
- U.K. women often face "unacceptable waits" for treatment, report says September 8, 2003
- Breast cancer screening should be encouraged by general practitioners September 1, 2003
- Program for low-income women suggests vital importance of access to screening September 1, 2003
- Age bias undermines the treatment of older women August 25, 2003
- Angiosarcoma of breast may have better prognosis after surgical excision August 25, 2003
- Bcl-2 found in over half of male breast cancers but c-erbB-2, p53 were few August 25, 2003
- No etiological link found to abortion August 25, 2003
- Young survivors don't increase risk of death by having children after diagnosis August 25, 2003
- Researchers estimate the costs of caring for the older breast cancer patient August 18, 2003
- Disparity in survival rates is widening in an equal access healthcare system August 11, 2003
- Genetics, relationship to dietary folate and alcohol are focus of study August 11, 2003
- Mammography in women over 40 catches disease earlier August 11, 2003
- Value of radiation confirmed in early-stage disease August 11, 2003
- Breast cancer worry and risk were determinants of prophylactic mastectomy August 4, 2003
- End users demand CAD systems with broader appeal August 4, 2003
- High fat intake associated with increased risk August 4, 2003
- Outreach program helps immigrants fight disease August 4, 2003
- Increased dose intensity of chemotherapy did not increase efficacy July 29, 2003
- Foundation comments on studies of high-dose chemo with stem-cell rescue July 29, 2003
- Group warns of crisis in U.K. service provision for patients in coming years July 28, 2003
- Low-dose tamoxifen may be effective treatment, with fewer side effects July 28, 2003
- Mitotic count may be the most important factor for determining prognosis July 28, 2003
- NSAIDs may block development of breast tumors July 28, 2003
- Nipple aspirate fluid a better option for detecting cancer July 28, 2003
- Nutrition and lifestyle factors affect the risk of developing breast cancer July 28, 2003
- Prolactin may be a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of breast cancer July 28, 2003
- Radiotherapy best option after surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ, study says July 28, 2003
- Researchers develop a model of psychosocial support for women with breast cancer July 28, 2003
- Screening mammography reduced excess breast cancer mortality in Sweden July 28, 2003
- There is a relationship between benign breast disease and breast cancer risk July 28, 2003
- 18-Year follow-up finds no survival difference for mastectomy vs. breast conservation therapy July 28, 2003
- Calcium HA can amplify the pathological process in breast cancer July 28, 2003
- Elevated protein kinase C alpha may predict tamoxifen treatment failure July 22, 2003
- High-dose chemo/stem cell therapy doesn't improve outcome July 22, 2003
- The periareolar mapping technique is advantageous to the subdermal technique July 22, 2003
- E-cadherin, involved in lobular carcinomas, isn't responsible for ductal cancer July 21, 2003
- ERbeta expression could be a useful breast cancer biomarker in its own right July 21, 2003
- Osteoblast-related transcription factors are expressed in breast cancer cells July 21, 2003
- Selecting appropriate beam parameters can lead to improved breast dosimetry July 21, 2003
- Breast cancer surgery in the elderly has few perioperative complications July 20, 2003
- Quality of life seems to be better after conservative treatment of breast cancer July 15, 2003
- A questionnaire may triage breast cancer risk based on family history July 14, 2003
- Prognostic indices in breast cancer are related to race July 14, 2003
- Research suggests the importance of spiritual belief systems for health July 14, 2003
- Intraoperative imprint cytology of sentinel node could reduce operations July 13, 2003
- Health insurance influences the utilization of mammography July 8, 2003
- Pregnant women should have thorough breast examination, oncologist says July 8, 2003
- Researchers evaluate economics of specialized breast cancer center July 1, 2003
- Cases in U.K. top 40,000 for first time June 30, 2003
- Information may help identify early environmental exposures that increase risk June 30, 2003
- National breast cancer foundation comments on MRI diagnostics June 30, 2003
- Regular breast self examination is effective in reducing breast cancer mortality June 30, 2003
- Metastatic breast carcinoma to bone is disguised by osteopoikilosis June 24, 2003
- Slight benefit seen in use of allogeneic stem cell transplantation June 24, 2003
- Women treated with trastuzumab have increased risk of metastases to the brain June 24, 2003
- Review: High-dose chemotherapy in metastatic breast cancer June 17, 2003
- BRCA1 helps to mediate the resistance to both radiation and paclitaxel June 16, 2003
- The CYP3A4*1B variant is related to the onset of puberty June 10, 2003
- Breast Cancer Foundation grant benefits San Deigo women under 40 June 10, 2003
- Frozen section telepathology had a mean diagnosis time of 15 minutes June 10, 2003
- Genetic testing feedback should be given only when there are specific reasons June 10, 2003
- Inactivation of MMR genes is responsible for MSI in breast cancer cell lines June 10, 2003
- Maspin mRNA has prognostic value in postmenopausal breast carcinomas June 10, 2003
- Mayo Clinic will lead national research study to search for molecular predictors June 10, 2003
- Racial differences remain in stage at diagnosis, survival June 10, 2003
- Tissue bank lowers cost of materials June 8, 2003
- 1100delC may be the only CHEK2 allele that contributes to breast cancer June 3, 2003
- Absorption and metabolism determined the tissue pharmacokinetics of capecitabine June 3, 2003
- Biological markers or lack thereof are predictive of clinical recurrence June 3, 2003
- Lower survival for black women under 50 may be due to differences in treatments June 3, 2003
- Molecular analysis of early lesions may be key to choosing best treatment June 3, 2003
- Other active and safer SERMs and aromatase inhibitors need to be developed June 3, 2003
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy is accurate for staging June 3, 2003
- CYP19 Arg(264)Cys polymorphism modifies breast cancer risk, more with alcohol June 2, 2003
- Whole-body PET proves accurate in detecting metastasis June 1, 2003
- High vessel density marks the path of local relapse in breast cancer patients May 27, 2003
- L56Br-X1 and L56Br-C1 are useful models for BRCA1-induced human breast cancer May 27, 2003
- MR accurate in detecting residual disease following lumpectomy May 27, 2003
- Maspin nuclear staining was significantly associated with good prognosis May 27, 2003
- New role for brain chemical found in mammary glands May 27, 2003
- Nuclear association, function of progesterone receptors are regulated by MAPK May 27, 2003
- Oxford scientist bolsters sex hormone link May 27, 2003
- Partnering with patients receiving home-based capecitabine can optimize therapy May 27, 2003
- Pessimism places patients at risk for adverse outcomes after breast surgery May 27, 2003
- Possible link found in newly discovered mutations May 27, 2003
- UIC Study identifies possible predictor of tamoxifen resistance May 27, 2003
- Variant human mammary epithelial cells may exist in vivo before cultivation May 27, 2003
- Women with more worry, distress were less likely to have a mammogram May 27, 2003
- Antisense oligonucleotides might be advantageous for treating breast cancer May 27, 2003
- Both high and normal levels of HER2 expression are associated with poor outcome May 27, 2003
- Claudin-7 has role in progression, ability of breast cancer cells to disseminate May 27, 2003
- Clinical interventions are needed to reduce presurgery distress May 27, 2003
- Exercise may contribute to improved survival May 27, 2003
- Genetic factors that determine breast density may determine breast cancer risk May 27, 2003
- Cancer survivor introduces post-surgery support pillow May 26, 2003
- MRI was more sensitive than FDG-PET in disclosing malignant breast tumors May 25, 2003
- No link seen between breast cancer risk and antidepressants May 20, 2003
- Survivors not told about lymphedema side effect May 20, 2003
- Widespread morphoea occurs after radiotherapy for carcinoma of the breast May 20, 2003
- Attachment experiences may play a role in cancer May 20, 2003
- Cyclooxygenase-2 is more highly expressed than in more benign breast diseases May 20, 2003
- Disease progression is associated with increased plasma TGF-beta1 May 20, 2003
- Elucidating family history of breast cancer patients is important May 20, 2003
- Estrogen receptor beta isoforms vary, some are associated with disease May 20, 2003
- Mutated TP53 gene status is associated with metastasis, anthracycline resistance May 20, 2003
- Mutations in the C/EBPD gene are relatively uncommon in human breast cancer May 20, 2003
- Amifostine protects lymphocytes against RT, stimulates CD95/Fas and CD31 T-cells May 14, 2003
- Gene expressed in 80% of patients May 13, 2003
- Heregulin encourages the tumorigenicity and metastasis of breast cancer cells May 13, 2003
- MRI monitors breast tumors for the effectiveness of antiangiogenesis therapy May 13, 2003
- Race cited in gene study May 13, 2003
- Scientists identify molecular link between estrogen receptors and metastasis May 13, 2003
- An extract of Nigerian Vernonia amygdalina is an active anticancer agent May 13, 2003
- Basement membrane invasion is preceded by type XV and XIX collagen loss May 13, 2003
- European studies highlight value of screening May 13, 2003
- An antisense gene targeting strategy could make breast tumors chemosensitive May 6, 2003
- Bidirectional signaling between EGFR and ER contributes to pathophysiology May 6, 2003
- Rare metaplastic breast malignancies often reveal extensive vascularity May 6, 2003
- TP53 mutations may occur in familial breast cancer May 6, 2003
- There is tight correlation between the expression of HGF, matriptase, and MET May 6, 2003
- Tumor suppressors p16INK4a and p14ARF are linked and not inactivated by mutation May 6, 2003
- Two biomarkers are valuable for predicting women's response to tamoxifen May 6, 2003
- Data support an important role for TP53 in mammary carcinogenesis May 6, 2003
- Decision tool benefits women considering adjuvant chemotherapy May 6, 2003
- Discovery of how prolactin travels to gene's machinery helps explain role May 6, 2003
- In breast cancers, 24 genes showed significant overexpression May 6, 2003
- Isoliquiritigenin in licorice has estrogenic and antiproliferative activities May 6, 2003
- Organized mammography screening does not result in overdiagnosis of cancer May 6, 2003
- Percutaneous 4OHTam may be a useful alternative to tamoxifen May 6, 2003
- Peroxisome receptor gamma agonists reduce estrogen receptor alpha May 6, 2003
- Trial to focus on recruiting Latina and African American women April 29, 2003
- Wide local excision plus tamoxifen may be beneficial for older women April 29, 2003
- Cholesterol drug prevents growth of cells in lab April 29, 2003
- Eating meat or fish is not associated with breast cancer April 29, 2003
- Hypothyroidism associated with reduced risk April 29, 2003
- Leptin could be another relevant indicator of breast cancer risk April 29, 2003
- MUC1 interacts with beta-catenin and vinculin and promotes metastasis April 29, 2003
- Tamoxifen alone can lead to an unacceptably high rate of local progression April 29, 2003
- iCAD introduces software for use with full field digital mammography systems April 27, 2003
- Variants of XRCC1 and XRCC3 genes may contribute to breast cancer susceptibility April 22, 2003
- Analysis of breast cell membranes reveals many undiscovered proteins April 22, 2003
- Core biopsy without image guidance for palpable lumps key due to sensitivity April 22, 2003
- Israeli team uncovers protein responsible for metastases April 22, 2003
- NCI study estimates more than 2 million women could benefit from tamoxifen April 22, 2003
- Studies that are unable to show hair fiber x-ray diffraction changes have flaws April 22, 2003
- The offspring's or father's genotypes may predict mother's breast cancer risk April 22, 2003
- The ortholog of BRCA1 is identified in Arabidopsis thaliana April 22, 2003
- The potency of oral contraceptives influences risk among younger women April 22, 2003
- H-1-NMR spectroscopy and self-organizing maps reveal metabolic changes in tissue April 20, 2003
- Insulin, estrogen receptor ligand influence FGF-2 activities in MCF-7 cells April 15, 2003
- Macromolecular contrast agents show promise for revealing breast tumor kinetics April 15, 2003
- Researchers describe novel cell culture models for preventing breast cancer April 15, 2003
- Study confirms value of family-history knowledge for young women April 15, 2003
- The number of both involved and uninvolved axillary nodes affects survival April 15, 2003
- The number of uninvolved axillary nodes is related to improved 5-year survival April 15, 2003
- The risk related to alcohol is unaltered by folate, methionine, or vitamin use April 15, 2003
- A kinase-inactive type II TGF beta receptor impairs BMP signaling April 15, 2003
- Cyclin D1 and ER overexpression give positive prognostic values for survival April 15, 2003
- Distance to radiation center may influence selection of mastectomy vs. lumpectomy April 15, 2003
- Glucose metabolism and uptake is found to be correlated to blood flow April 15, 2003
- Researchers discuss managing carcinoma discovered during breast reduction April 10, 2003
- Researchers propose a parametric model for long-term follow-up April 10, 2003
- Serum antibodies to lipophilin B are correlated to disease stage April 8, 2003
- The tumor suppressor maspin inhibits angiogenesis in breast malignancies April 8, 2003
- Women's fears of recurrence measured April 8, 2003
- Estrogen influences vascular endothelial growth factor in a biphasic manner April 8, 2003
- Histological examination is necessary to diagnose phyllodes breast tumors April 8, 2003
- Lack of physical activity may affect outcome of patients April 8, 2003
- Molecular screening discovers thousands of new genes, including BASE April 8, 2003
- Researchers study mother-child relationships within the cancer experience April 8, 2003
- State variation in mortality rates due to later stage at presentation April 1, 2003
- Tamoxifen and a farnesyl transferase inhibitor can have synergistic effects April 1, 2003
- The biology of breast cancer genes will impact disease management April 1, 2003
- Thymidylate synthase and thymidine are valid markers for selecting therapy April 1, 2003
- Data provide evidence of how to conduct web-based interventions April 1, 2003
- Doppler imaging may have value for differentiating focal breast lesions April 1, 2003
- Incidence of "lobular" disease increasing April 1, 2003
- Local recurrence before 2 years following surgery predicts the worst outcome April 1, 2003
- Metastasis and tumor growth suppression achieved with propolis in mouse model April 1, 2003
- New technologies improve ability to diagnose and excise breast cancer April 1, 2003
- Researchers call for better studies on environmental links April 1, 2003
- Mastectomy, chemotherapy treatments of choice for adenoid cystic breast cancer March 25, 2003
- Mechanism of ginsenoside Rc and Re stimulation of c-fos expression studied March 25, 2003
- New inhibitors of estrone sulfatase inhibit estrogen dependent tumor growth March 25, 2003
- Patient's sense of increased control correlates with alternative medicine use March 25, 2003
- Study finds lesbians underperform breast self-examination March 25, 2003
- WISP-2 gene disruption reduces the growth of human breast tumors March 25, 2003
- A correlation is found between BRCA1 expression and apopotosis March 25, 2003
- An immune-competent murine model offers a new way to study cancer March 25, 2003
- Asian American survivors used spirituality to cope with breast cancer March 25, 2003
- Behavioral therapy for insomnia helps women with nonmetastatic disease March 25, 2003
- CEACAM1 changes suggest morphogenic program to produce lumena in mammary glands March 25, 2003
- Chromosome loss in PhIP-induced disease differs from DMBA-induced cancer March 25, 2003
- Endocrine therapy of advanced disease is reviewed based on existing data March 25, 2003
- Hereditary and environmental factors may act together in breast cancer March 24, 2003
- Immediate breast reconstruction using expander implants is highly successful March 23, 2003
- Internet use may benefit survival of minority/ethnic patients March 18, 2003
- Intramedullary spinal cord metastasis marks the end of disease course March 18, 2003
- Mastectomy after irradiation can be followed with immediate reconstruction March 18, 2003
- Novel carrier peptides assist delivery of therapeutics into cancer cells March 18, 2003
- Patients suffer through communication failure March 18, 2003
- Prostaglandin J2 metabolites inhibit aromatase, shows therapeutic potential March 18, 2003
- Researchers call for wider implementation of FISH testing in metastatic disease March 18, 2003
- Scientists find 'stem cells' in human breast cancer March 18, 2003
- Strenuous physical activity throughout life can decrease risk March 18, 2003
- hTERT mRNA is extremely high in carcinoma, could be diagnostic tool March 18, 2003
- Anti-Ri antibody was found in positive opsoclonus-myoclonus patient March 18, 2003
- Breast cancer with immune thrombocytopenic purpura is likely coincidental March 18, 2003
- Extracellular matrix affects BRCA1 expression and phosphorylation March 18, 2003
- X-ray trick picks out tiny tumors March 16, 2003
- Risk is significantly reduced by both induced and spontaneous abortions March 11, 2003
- Study finds recently trained radiologists best at reading mammograms March 11, 2003
- The human transcription factor AP-2 gamma may rely on an initiator element March 11, 2003
- A report of endometrial metastasis from signet-ring disease March 11, 2003
- Depression increases the risk of mortality March 11, 2003
- ER(-) cells have increased IL-8 expression that promotes tumor aggressiveness March 11, 2003
- High levels of growth factor could be marker for metastatic breast carcinoma March 11, 2003
- Mammography and utilization by Chinese-American women studied March 11, 2003
- Older women still not screened enough March 11, 2003
- Correlation of core biopsies, therapeutic excisions high in higher grade disease March 4, 2003
- Degradation of ER-alpha by TGF-beta 1 could control tumor growth March 4, 2003
- Immunohistochemical distinction of invasive from noninvasive breast lesions March 4, 2003
- Mutation in BRCA2 compromises the interaction with replication protein A March 4, 2003
- Protein is overexpressed in endothelial cells of mouse breast tumor vessels March 4, 2003
- Relief for radiation therapy sought on the grapevine March 4, 2003
- Invasive components of small tumors can be treated using cryotherapy March 2, 2003
- Breathing device may help spare normal tissue from radiation side effects March 2, 2003
- Self-reported mammography agrees fairly well with medical records, study finds February 27, 2003
- Depression increases risk of death February 25, 2003
- Diagnosis using ABBI for biopsy is first step in more adaptive surgical strategy February 25, 2003
- Hemostatic disturbance associated with APC may contribute to hypercoagulability February 25, 2003
- Human MI-ER1 alpha and beta repress transcription through their ELM2 domains February 25, 2003
- Microsatellite instability is not a common feature in medullary disease February 25, 2003
- Other CHEK2 variants increase susceptibility; wild-type allele remains February 25, 2003
- Angiopoietin-2 expression correlates with lymph node invasion, survival February 25, 2003
- Caregivers must understand how cancer changes women's life perspective February 25, 2003
- Study on Mammosite confirms good clinical performance February 23, 2003
- Postmenopausal risk is increased with higher percent body fat and weight gain February 20, 2003
- Young singer's diagnosis highlights need for early detection February 20, 2003
- Cytochrome P4501B1 is induced by nonortho-substituted polychlorinated biphenyls February 20, 2003
- Reasons for estrogen receptor beta down-regulation not clear February 19, 2003
- Growth factor promotes breast carcinoma invasion in autocrine fashion February 18, 2003
- Reduced expression of Syk gene correlates with poor prognosis February 18, 2003
- Role of BRCA1 in normal cell differentiation may explain relationship to disease February 18, 2003
- Simultaneous start of radiotherapy and continuous antiestrogen is most effective February 18, 2003
- BRCA1 and BRCA2 bind Stat5a and suppress its transcriptional activity February 18, 2003
- Bigger babies at greater risk of premenopausal breast cancer February 18, 2003
- FNA reliable using liquid-based cytology in rapid access clinics February 18, 2003
- Overexpression of MT1 melatonin receptor may inhibit tumor formation February 17, 2003
- Local density of ErbB proteins influence the biological role of ErbB2 February 11, 2003
- Mouse DAM1 regulates pro-apoptotic activity of BLK in mammary epithelial cells February 11, 2003
- Mutation of BRCA1 not significant in breast cancer among Taiwanese patients February 11, 2003
- Scientists offer conclusive proof on preventive effects of tamoxifen February 11, 2003
- Treatments, outcomes differ widely among women of different races, ethnicities February 11, 2003
- Androgen receptor gene does not contribute in male Finnish population February 11, 2003
- Antisense oligodeoxynucleotide to p21(Waf1/Cip1) suppresses tumor growth February 11, 2003
- Biodegradable nanoparticles for tumor-targeted delivery of tamoxifen February 11, 2003
- Chemotherapy after surgery not used as often as recommended February 11, 2003
- Comparative genomic hybridization yields BRCA1 somatic genetic profile February 11, 2003
- Estrogen responsiveness found in the progesterone receptor gene February 11, 2003
- Expression of cytokeratins 17 and 5 found related to poor prognosis February 11, 2003
- Research investigates progestin-mediated signaling in cancer cells February 6, 2003
- Isolated limb perfusion with melphalan may be successful in femoral metastasis February 4, 2003
- Karyotypic aberrations related to disease-free survival February 4, 2003
- Long-term use of continuous, combined hormone replacement therapy increases risk February 4, 2003
- Mitotic activity index independent prognostic factor for relapse free survival February 4, 2003
- Oral contraceptives may increase risk in BRCA1 but not BRCA2 mutation carriers February 4, 2003
- Preoperative assessment MR imaging unnecessary when mammography, sonography used February 4, 2003
- Recurrence treated by brachytherapy following lumpectomy can preserve the breast February 4, 2003
- Treatments and outcomes differ widely among women of different races February 4, 2003
- Doxorubicin/docetaxel sequence may be active first-line treatment of metastasis February 4, 2003
- Drinking increases risk February 4, 2003
- HLA-A3-restricted epitopes show potential for treatment and prevention February 4, 2003
- Independent component analysis may help identify lesion morphology February 4, 2003
- American women still having too many mastectomies February 3, 2003
- Higher Cyclin E2 may contribute to pathogenesis February 3, 2003
- Writing exercises may help patients January 28, 2003
- Review outlines preclinical applications of transgenic mouse breast cancer models January 28, 2003
- Trends indicate westernization of lifestyles increases incidence January 27, 2003
- Cytology may help identify patients in need of aggressive treatment January 27, 2003
- Immunocytochemical staining for receptors shows promise January 27, 2003
- Lymphedema can impact quality of life in survivors of early-stage disease January 27, 2003
- Oxidative stress gives tumor cells growth advantage over normal cells January 27, 2003
- Correlation shown between Biofield Diagnostic System, Ki-67 Antigen Expression Test January 26, 2003
- Reduced expression of IGF-IR leads to a more metastatic phenotype January 23, 2003
- Regular mammography screening identifies breast cancer at an earlier stage January 21, 2003
- Tamoxifen-resistant tumors alter their traits, become receptive to new therapies January 21, 2003
- Vascularity could be warning sign for invasion in ductal carcinomas January 21, 2003
- Cyr61 promotes breast tumorigenesis and cancer progression January 21, 2003
- M-CSF, IL-2 coexpression can augment the effect of HSVtk suicide gene therapy January 21, 2003
- National Cancer Institute selects breast therapeutic for further development January 21, 2003
- New role for tamoxifen as fertility drug for patients? January 21, 2003
- Promoter hypermethylation of DAP kinase gene linked to invasive lobular subtype January 21, 2003
- Color power Doppler sonography correlates with immunohistochemical analysis January 19, 2003
- Emageon to provide digital cardiology, mammography imaging services January 19, 2003
- FDA panel votes against approval for breast imaging system January 19, 2003
- Zoledronic protects bone density for premenopausal breast cancer patients January 16, 2003
- Racial, ethnic disparities persist in presentation, treatment and survival January 14, 2003
- Research: Zometa significantly reduces risk of bone complications January 14, 2003
- Study looks for DDT link January 14, 2003
- Study: Adding paraplatin enhances effectiveness of current treatment January 14, 2003
- Welsh scientists discover vital clue to breast cancer spread January 14, 2003
- Z-FAST study to evaluate Femara and Zometa in postmenopausal women January 14, 2003
- Contraceptive said to be a risk for some women January 14, 2003
- Expression of MUCI splice variants correlates with cell lines' invasive growth January 14, 2003
- Information network would coordinate care January 14, 2003
- Millennium discovers markers associated with chemotherapy response January 14, 2003
- Study shows TS-2000 system 100% sensitive in detecting breast lesions under 1 cm January 12, 2003
- VIDAR unveils newest film digitizer January 12, 2003
- Change on enzyme gene may associate with invasive disease January 7, 2003
- Herceptin pretreatment enhances Taxol's effect in ErbB2-overexpressing cells January 7, 2003
- New 3-D mammography system may improve breast imaging January 7, 2003
- Reconstructive breast surgery rates low in Canada January 7, 2003
- Technique reveals drug resistance in tumors, could prevent unnecessary chemo January 7, 2003
- Vaccine generates strong immune response in women with advanced disease January 7, 2003
- Zometa significantly reduces bone complications January 7, 2003
- Preliminary findings reported from hard-copy versus soft-copy mammography study January 5, 2003
- iCAD subsidiary launches mammography film digitizer January 5, 2003
- Breast diagnostics company expands relationship with Premier January 5, 2003
- Diamond DX FFDM system to be demonstrated January 5, 2003
- Instrumentarium Imaging, Suros pair up products January 5, 2003
- Novel mechanism of BRCA1 mutation-based tumorigenesis elucidated December 31, 2002
- Study confirms risk of continuous combined hormone therapy December 31, 2002
- Study hints demographic link in California county December 31, 2002
- CRE-decoy aptamer showed significant activity in hormone-resistant breast cancer December 31, 2002
- Combined antiangiogenic and immune therapy may hold promise December 31, 2002
- Elderly women undertreated? December 31, 2002
- Hormone replacement therapy link found December 31, 2002
- Grant will enable study of estrogen's role December 24, 2002
- Hormone therapy, alcohol use studied December 24, 2002
- Obesity link identified December 24, 2002
- Stanford trial studies vastly shorter radiation time for treatment December 24, 2002
- Study supports mammography screening in older women December 24, 2002
- E.U. MR application completed for Arimidex December 17, 2002
- Flaxseed inhibits tumor growth and metastasis in murine model December 17, 2002
- University of Alabama to initiate phase I trial of HER-2 vaccine December 17, 2002
- Molecular tag pinpoints which tumors are most likely to spread December 10, 2002
- Suros Surgical Systems offers new petite needle December 8, 2002
- High rates concern California county December 3, 2002
- Tamoxifen boosts antiangiogenic therapy in murine model December 3, 2002
- Data monitoring committee report issued regarding ABI-007 phase III trial November 28, 2002
- Women's fears don't translate into action November 28, 2002
- Metastatic breast cancer vaccine trial to continue November 26, 2002
- Study shows Navelbine boosts Herceptin response without increasing side effects November 26, 2002
- FDA accepts fourth module for angiogenesis-based imaging system November 24, 2002
- DBC2 gene missing or inactive in 60% of breast cancers examined November 19, 2002
- Taxol-based chemotherapy increases survival by 31% in women with metastatic disease November 19, 2002
- Treating precancerous breast cells may prevent onset of cancer November 19, 2002
- Data-sharing system may make research more effective November 19, 2002
- Doctors should consider emotional well-being in patients who make treatment choices November 19, 2002
- Growth factor an indicator for poor outcomes in invasive breast cancer November 19, 2002
- MIT heat treatment begins final clinical trials November 19, 2002
- Molecular targets: Breaking the chain of causation November 19, 2002
- Natural compounds from plants and animals may prove useful against tumors November 19, 2002
- Resarchers describe novel techniques for predicting risk November 19, 2002
- Study finds young women's knowledge, health practices lacking November 18, 2002
- Digital mammography system receives final FDA approval November 17, 2002
- FDA clears new breast brachytherapy device November 17, 2002
- ACS-funded research targets basic building blocks of disease November 14, 2002
- Diagnostic tool now covered by Medicare November 14, 2002
- Early detection saves lives November 14, 2002
- FDA clears marketing of disease management tests November 14, 2002
- 20% of mammogram-detected cancers are in situ lesions of unknown aggressiveness November 12, 2002
- FDA marketing authorization received for imaging technology November 12, 2002
- Maternal alcohol use during pregnancy may increase offspring's risk November 12, 2002
- Short-term estrogen may offer protection November 12, 2002
- Study finds no link to deodorant use November 12, 2002
- COX-2 inhibitors may delay onset November 12, 2002
- Doctors surprised that older women patients can tolerate powerful treatment November 12, 2002
- National outreach campaign encourages women to get mammograms November 11, 2002
- Plant-based estrogens and genetic variations in their breakdown to be studied November 5, 2002
- Postmastectomy radiation reduces the risk of recurrence November 5, 2002
- Avon Foundation awards $2.785M grant for research and education November 5, 2002
- Brachytherapy is an effective treatment November 5, 2002
- Lumpectomy just as effective as mastectomy November 5, 2002
- Medical advice to women contradictory, confusing November 5, 2002
- OSU studies risk related to beef consumption November 5, 2002
- Clinical potential of Faslodex established in phase III data October 29, 2002
- FDA approval granted for Arimidex October 29, 2002
- Researchers explore new role of genes in breast density October 29, 2002
- Tumor and endothelial cells modulate tumor angiogenesis in at least two ways October 29, 2002
- Imagyn purchases breast biopsy device from Tyco Healthcare October 28, 2002
- Diet rich in soy protein lowers estrogens associated with disease October 24, 2002
- Bigger isn't always better October 22, 2002
- Surgeons study refinement of sentinel node biopsy October 22, 2002
- Gene mutations reviewed October 22, 2002
- Genotype plus an affected relative tied to increased risk October 22, 2002
- Less invasive biopsy to detect metastasis found suitable for more patients October 22, 2002
- Lumpectomy without nodal biopsy linked to poorer survival in older women October 22, 2002
- New data may alter frequency and surgical procedure for lymph node biopsies October 22, 2002
- Study finds no evidence that teaching breast self-examination saves lives October 21, 2002
- Digital mammography will be covered at same rate as standard mammography October 21, 2002
- Doctors discuss hormone replacement therapy October 21, 2002
- Myriad launches direct-to-consumer advertising campaign for breast cancer test October 21, 2002
- Fractionated photosensitizer dosing optimizes photodynamic therapy October 17, 2002
- Study finds morphine promotes breast tumor growth October 17, 2002
- Neuropilin-1 a multifunctional protein for progression in breast cancer October 15, 2002
- New data published on novel mode of action of Modrenal October 15, 2002
- Research reveals a more complete picture of breast tissue October 15, 2002
- Study looks at mammogram readings October 15, 2002
- 50,000 sisters of women with breast cancer recruited for U.S. study October 14, 2002
- Gene repairs damaged DNA October 8, 2002
- Genentech stock plummets after drug fails key test October 8, 2002
- Tamoxifen shows encouraging results for prevention, but risks still unclear October 8, 2002
- Mortality not reduced by mammography, said University of Toronto study October 1, 2002
- New imaging technology can sense tanks, as well as cancer October 1, 2002
- Massachusetts General to begin computerized thermal breast imaging study September 29, 2002
- Telephone, mail reminders serve as effective mammography motivators September 26, 2002
- Discovery sheds light on how cells progress to more aggressive forms September 24, 2002
- Phase III clinical program initiated for Atamestane September 19, 2002
- New broccoli compound appears promising September 17, 2002
- Reactive nitrogen species foster vascularity of breast tumors September 17, 2002
- Risk from susceptibility gene may be exaggerated in most studies September 17, 2002
- Zadaxin increases survival rate in NIH animal model September 17, 2002
- Results of Long Island study published September 12, 2002
- Xyotax studies initiated for ovarian, breast cancers September 12, 2002
- Multimodal approach best for treating some breast cancers September 10, 2002
- Physician practice outcomes measured September 10, 2002
- Study: Bisphosphonates don't impair skeletal uptake of Quadramet September 10, 2002
- Drugs typically used in later stages find a market in early stages as well September 3, 2002
- Findings support shorter course of radiation therapy after lumpectomy September 3, 2002
- Obesity might play part in increasing breast cancer rates among Hispanics September 3, 2002
- U.S. study shows no link to pollution September 3, 2002
- Computer predicts outcomes of breast cancer August 27, 2002
- Enzyme produced by breast tumor cells an indicator for angiogenic induction August 27, 2002
- Laser-based spectometry screening tool may provide early and efficient detection August 27, 2002
- New gene may be breast-specific cancer marker August 27, 2002
- Women at high risk should discuss drugs for risk reduction August 20, 2002
- Postsurgery chemotherapy questioned for certain patients August 13, 2002
- Reduced breastfeeding in Western countries makes major contribution to incidence August 13, 2002 <