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WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 13, AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) is raising awareness about the thousands of U.S. women living with metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day seeks to generate attention and greater support for women living with metastatic breast cancer among the public and stakeholders within the breast cancer community and more research to extend lives. To view the...

Every day 18 Swedish women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Although there is a real need for support and information, many women struggle and get lost in the deluge of information. In a study of 227 women, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a web-based program to guide patients all the way from diagnosis to rehabilitation. Last year 6,800 Swedish women were diagnosed with breast cancer. Diagnosis is followed by an operation to...

Quality of life in younger patients treated for breast cancer is seriously compromised and these women suffer from severe psychological distress, infertility, premature menopause, a decrease in physical activity and weight gain, according to a study by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that the mental issues faced by younger breast cancer survivors were more serious than the...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer Support Community in collaboration with Center for Breast Health at Washington Hospital Center is proud to host a workshop from the popular Frankly Speaking About Cancer national cancer education series. The workshop will address the topic of breast reconstruction options, featuring Washington Hospital Center plastic surgeon Susan E. Otero, MD, and a panel of breast cancer survivors. The event is free and open to breast cancer patients, their...

Genetic counseling and genetic testing used to evaluate risk of hereditary cancers Westchester County, New York (PRWEB) November 02, 2011 The role of genetic testing in healthcare continues to become more complex and significant over time. Genetic counselors use their specialized education in both genetics and counseling to help patients understand complex genetic information and coordinate gene testing, when appropriate. Northern Westchester Hospital is pleased to announce that cancer...

Join us for an important Jewish Health event--CANCER GENETICS & JEWISH HERITAGE. November 10th, 2011-- 6:30pm-9:00pm Register at: http://1in40event.eventbrite.com Jupiter, Florida (PRWEB) October 27, 2011 You may have your dad’s eyes and your mom’s smile, but you can also inherit risk for cancer from either parent.  Some families carry a genetic change known as a mutation in genes called BRCA 1 or BRCA 2. These gene changes can cause a very high risk for breast...

LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Using YouTube, Lancaster General Health's (LG Health) Cancer Center in Lancaster, PA, in partnership with the Penn Cancer Network in Philadelphia, is sending a powerful message of breast cancer awareness during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "We fight breast cancer with a 1-2 punch" video http://bit.ly/LancasterGeneralHealth is a compelling message to music in which viewers learn that: 1 in almost every 8 women will...

BENSALEM, Pa., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- During the month of October, leading women's specialty retailer Fashion Bug will begin a fundraising initiative designed specifically to provide educational resources and support services for the 230,000 women who are annually diagnosed with breast cancer. The initiative is in partnership with Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), a national, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered outside of Philadelphia, PA. (Photo:...

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilda's Club New York City is proud to host a workshop from the popular Frankly Speaking About Cancer national cancer education series. The workshop addresses the topic of breast reconstruction options, featuring a local surgeon, an oncology social worker, and a breast cancer survivors panel. The event is free and open to breast cancer patients, their family and friends. It will be held on Tuesday, September 20 from 6-8pm at Gilda's Club NYC - 195...

ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer Support Community-Atlanta is proud to host a workshop from the popular Frankly Speaking About Cancer national cancer education series. The workshop addresses the topic of breast reconstruction options, featuring a local surgeon and a breast cancer survivors panel. The event is free and open to breast cancer patients, their family and friends. It will be held on Tuesday, September 20 from 6-8:30 pm at 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite C-225,...