Latest Breast cancer Stories

Screening breast ultrasound performed after mammography on women with greater than 50% breast density detects an additional 3.4 cancers or high risk lesions per one thousand woman screened, a detection rate just under that of screening mammography alone for women with less dense breasts, a new study shows. Screening mammography detects 4-5 cancers per thousand women screened. The study, conducted in conjunction with seven Connecticut radiology practices, included 19,745 women who had dense...

Breast Cancer Society of Mesa, AZ has been honored with a recognition by Federal Times in its selection of "Best Cancer Charities." MESA, Ariz., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the October, 2012 issue of Federal Times published by Gannett Co., Inc.. Breast Cancer Society was selected for the following honor: "Best Cancer Charities" (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130418/DC97331) A spokesperson from Breast Cancer...

Group Purchasing Agreement Optimizes Invuity's Sales Force to Support Rapid Multi-Specialty Adoption of Eigr(TM) Illumination Technology SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Invuity®, a leading developer of advanced visualization devices to optimize minimal access and minimally invasive surgeries, has entered into a three year agreement with leading health care supply chain and contracting company Novation for Invuity's complete product portfolio. Under the terms of the...

Dr. Roehrig to Focus on Strategic Product Development for Volpara Breast Density Measurement Software WELLINGTON, New Zealand (PRWEB) April 17, 2013 Matakina International, leaders in the development of objective volumetric measurement of breast density, announced that breast imaging pioneer Jimmy Roehrig, Ph.D. has joined Matakina, providing scientific depth to the U.S. sales effort, and strategic planning for product development and intellectual property. “After knowing Ralph Highnam...

Study shows sharp drop in activity 10 years after diagnosis Breast cancer survivors are among the women who could most benefit from regular physical activity, yet few meet national exercise recommendations during the 10 years after being diagnosed, according to a study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Prior studies and available evidence show a strong association between physical activity and reduced mortality, extended survival and higher quality of life among...

A new UCSF study has found a clear association between certain genes and the development of lymphedema, a painful and chronic condition that often occurs after breast cancer surgery and some other cancer treatments. The researchers also learned that the risks of developing lymphedema increased significantly for women who had more advanced breast cancer at the time of diagnosis, more lymph nodes removed or a significantly higher body mass index. The study is the first to evaluate genetic...

Spread of breast cancer linked to kisspeptins which normally inhibit metastasis KISS 1 is a metastasis-suppressor gene which helps to prevent the spread of cancers, including melanoma, pancreatic and ovarian cancers to name a few. But new research from Western University's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry shows that kisspeptins –peptide products of KISS1, actually make some breast cancers worse, with a higher tumor grade and metastatic potential. The research is published...

Internationally renowned radiologist seeks to bridge the access gap and raise the quality bar in women's breast health NEW YORK, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a growing demand for high quality, technology-forward access to breast health, internationally renowned radiologist Monica Denisse Hurvitz has founded MDH Radiology. The new company, led by Dr. Hurvitz, is poised to fill a nationwide gap in women's breast health by delivering a full scope of services to...

Findings of CALGB 9581 Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology Support Expansion of Colon Cancer Reimbursement and Broader Patient Access REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Genomic Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHDX) today announced that the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) published positive results from the large CALGB 9581 clinical validation study of the Oncotype DX® colon cancer test in stage II colon cancer patients. The findings provide further...

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) revealed today in The Journal of Women’s Health, the results of their expert, international roundtable on Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HT), illuminating the controversies and misrepresentations that have impeded women’s abilities to make choices about their own healthcare. Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 16, 2013 The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) revealed today in The Journal of Women’s Health, the results of their expert,...