Several earlier researches have noted links between HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and a boost in lung, ovarian and breast cancers. Lately, a long-standing trial printed in the medical journal ‘Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention’ appears to add up to the surmounting evidence about HRT prescribed to women for combating bothersome menopausal symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy has been extensively employed on women experiencing menopause till the release of the milestone WHI (Women Health Initiative) trial during 2002 after a large-scaled study which noted the usage of hormone replacement therapy can raise the likelihood of developing cancers afflicting the breasts and ovaries. It was additionally proven that hormone replacement therapy could augment risk of suffering from  [...]

Hologic has lately made an announcement that its Selenia Dimensions three dimensional mammography tomosynthesis system would be reassessed by the FDA. The piece of equipment is capable of taking several low-energy X-ray images from varying viewpoints and reconstructing a three-dimensional (3D) imagery of the breast. Hologic’s device is obtainable in major areas across the globe, however the Radiological Devices Panel of the FDA is due to convene in September for discussing the system. Hologic’s white paper has explained in detail regarding breast tomosynthesis that involves the following steps: Breast compression in a benchmark manner and with the breast held in a fixed position, X-ray tube rotation is done above a restricted angular scope. A sequence of less dosage exposures are done  [...]

Annual sky-rocketing breast cancer cases continue to be a matter of grave concern in spite of periodical declarations of promising novel drugs and therapies. Just ten years back, a female’s lifetime risk of getting breast cancer was 1in twelve, however currently it has become 1 in 9. Particularly bothersome are Britain’s statistics wherein breast cancer constitutes one-third of female’s cancers and afflicted over forty-seven thousand females during 2007. Even though wide-ranging breast cancer causes exist, but it has become apparent that current lifestyles that women has adopted is accountable. The most hyped exemplar is Kylie Minogue being identified with breast cancer in thirty-six. New-fangled studies in the United States have shown that breast tumors are arising (6 years sooner) among  [...]

An abortion procedure could treble a female’s chances of imminently getting breast cancer, according to study investigators. A group of researchers have claimed this startling outcome following an in-depth study that probes how mothers who breastfeed are shielded from developing breast cancer. As the study team drew to a conclusion that nursing provides noteworthy shielding from cancer, they additionally cited that the peak cited risk aspects in getting breast cancer was termination of pregnancy or the abortion procedure. Other breast cancer risk factors include the inception of menopause and those women who smoke. The study outcomes printed in the journal ‘Cancer Epidemiology’, are the most up-to-date trial that finds an association in-between breast cancer and the abortion procedure. The  [...]

A pioneering shot for Breast cancer prevention and treatment has been created. The drug is due to go on trial as soon as the upcoming year’s time and might obliterate nearly seventy percent of breast cancers and salvage over eight thousand lives annually in just the United Kingdom. The brain child behind this revolutionary vaccine, Dr. Vincent Tuohy stated that the results could be colossal. He further stated that this shot would in the near future be employed for breast cancer prevention among adult females in the analogous manner that the shots have been capable of preventing infancy illness. Dr. Tuohy further mentioned that he was hopeful about the shot soon being employed for also targeting other kinds of cancers. The drug has been found to target a protein known as alphalactalbumin which  [...]

An initially created technology by the United States military for night-time vision would shortly be an incredibly beneficial tool in cutting a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. A research soon to be available in print suggests that this novel technology employed medically during scans could greatly augment likelihood of identifying preliminary stage tumors. Breast tissue in younger age group women have a tendency of being denser which could make conventionally performed mammography scanning procedures less accurate. Helming the study, Gordon Wishart stated that the digital infra-red breast scan vastly enhances identification rates. Prof. Wishart, director, Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge pointed out that it is the women from the younger age bracket that  [...]

A latest study conducted by scientists from Stanford Univ. School of Medicine has found that females with breast cancer having elevated levels of tumor expression of a certain genetic marker HOTAIR had a considerably greater likelihood of death due to the disease as compared to those with comparatively normal levels. Study findings have shown promise for patients with severe breast cancer type. Howard Chang, senior author of the study and an associate Prof. of dermatology, Stanford Caner Center explained that dysregulation of a lately identified form of RNA, HOTAIR occurs in breast cancer leading to it driving the tumour cells into metastasis and worsening likelihood of recovery in such women. Chang along with his associates have been researching HOTAIR (HOX antisense intergenic RNA) for many  [...]

Uncertainty regarding HRT safety surged as a latest study indicated that it did not augment breast cancer risk. Examination of the health documentation of millions of females from Britain in the age group 50-60 years showed no association in-between usage of the debatable hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and rate of breast cancer cases. Trepidations regarding safety quotient of the drug initially surfaced during 2002 after a large study found links between it and an array of ailments, inclusive of cardiovascular ailment and breast cancer. Subsequent to the panic, scores of women in Britain ditched HRT and the figures of patients opting for HRT to assist them smooth sail through their menopausal years reduced considerably by the year 2005. However, Women’s Health Initiative Study was not  [...]

After having bravely fought and beaten cancer four years ago, singer Kylie Minogue is now proactively raising breast cancer awareness in a spectacular new-fangled campaign. The forty-one-year old Minogue would be peeling off and donning zilch except for a dazzling smile and silken piece of fabric bearing Fashion Targets Breast Cancer emblem over it in an eye-catching picture captured by famous snapper Mario Testino. Kylie’s association in the breast cancer awareness campaign has come almost 5 years subsequent to her diagnosis of breast cancer during May 2005. Subsequent to have undergone a year’s treatment course that entailed partial mastectomy for removal of a malignant tumor, chemotherapy and radiotherapy 8 months anon, the pop diva eventually did manage to achieve remission in 2006.  [...]

A new-fangled study has shown that aspirin has anti-cancer outcomes. The recent of such studies indicate that subsequent to being successfully treated for breast cancer, women that took aspirin on a regular basis had a considerable plummet in risk of facing fatality due to recurring cancer. In the light of this latest revelation, how would it translate for individuals undergoing cancer treatment and what would it mean for those apprehensive regarding their risk of developing cancer. Explained below are answers to several of the commonly posed queries regarding aspirin and breast cancer. Is breast cancer survival truly improved due to aspirin intake? Solely a clinical study wherein an arbitrarily allocated treatment is analysed against a dormant placebo could help in proving whether a treatment  [...]