Latest Breast cancer Stories

Inspired by Coco’s Closet owner’s own battle with cancer, the merchandise follows a new attitude toward cancer evidenced by announcements by celebrities like Angelina Jolie and CNN’s Zoraida Sambolin about their own cancer decisions. St. Augustine, FL (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 When businesswoman Carolyn Akel, owner of Coco’s Closet, fought and won a battle with cancer last year. Her mantra to friends and family was “I have no time for cancer.” This year she’s supporting other...

Fertility Centers of Illinois discusses genetic screening for breast cancer and fertility preservation during a breast cancer diagnosis. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 After learning she had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer due to a genetic predisposition through the BRCA1 gene, Angelina Jolie made the decision to undergo a [preventative double mastectomy, lessening her risk to five percent. Angelina’s decision shines the spotlight on genetic predisposition to disease, and what...

Genetic Testing is Surprisingly Easy and Affordable According to Author of New Gene Patch Medicine Book SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When Angelina Jolie told the world about her double mastectomy, she expressed a wish for all women with a family history of breast cancer: "It is my hope that they, too, will be able to get gene tested, and that if they have a high risk they, too, will know that they have strong options." You may think that such a test is something only...

Actress Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo preventive surgery for breast cancer has sparked a frenzy of discussion regarding BRCA gene testing and the increasingly common preventive mastectomy. Did she make the right choice, and how young is “too young” to consider taking drastic action to avoid breast cancer? Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 The rate of women opting to undergo preventive mastectomies to avoid the risk of breast cancer has increased as much as 50 percent in...

Angelina Jolie's courage to undergo breast cancer preventive double mastectomy creates headlines and the opportunity for greater awareness on the issue. Doctors of Physical Therapy help patients regain function and proper movement after the mastectomy -From Hands-On News. Astoria, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Over 230,000 women are diagnosed every year with invasive breast cancer as reported by the American Cancer Society. Mammograms, clinical breast exams and self-breast exams are some...

Angelina Jolie’s public announcement regarding a preventative double mastectomy impacts a specific cohort and their personal views on pursuing preventative measures. Respecting the world-renowned actress’ decision, Dr. Bob, “The Drugless Doctor” challenges the concept of undergoing prophylactic or preventative mastectomies by sharing paramount health tips. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Angelina Jolie’s public announcement regarding a preventative double mastectomy impacts...

Jean LaMantia, Registered Dietitian, Cancer Survivor and Author of The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook, advises that women with and without the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations can all take preventative measures. Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 While some women like Angelina Jolie are aware of their susceptibility to breast cancer and take action to prevent it, not all have the benefit of genetic testing that can forecast looming health risks. Breast cancer caused...

Insurance coverage for annual screening likely one reason for persistence Women in their 40s continue to undergo routine breast cancer screenings despite national guidelines recommending otherwise, according to new Johns Hopkins research. In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) sifted through the evidence and recommended that while women ages 50-74 should continue to undergo mammograms every two years, those between the ages of 40 and 49 without a family history of...

To Begin I-124-CLR1404 (LIGHT) Phase 2 Imaging Trial in Brain Cancer in Early 2014 MADISON, Wis., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQX: NVLT), a pharmaceutical company developing novel drugs for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, today provided an update on its product pipeline, including I-124-CLR1404 (LIGHT) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent for solid tumor indications, I-131-CLR1404 (HOT) cancer-targeted molecular...

ABC News article reports that Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer while highlighting the latest post-mastectomy breast augmentation options. Dr. Simon Ourian of Epione Beverly Hills says that he’s often called upon to provide scar revision for post-mastectomy patients. Los Angeles (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 According to a May 14, 2013 ABC News report entitled “Women Have New Options for Breast Cancer Surgery,” movie star Angelina Jolie revealed that she...