American Cancer Society-Cancer Survivors-Exercise

Cancer Survivors Told To Exercise, Eat Healthily, And Maintain Ideal Bodyweight

If you are a cancer survivor and you want to minimize your risk of that cancer recurring, or another cancer developing, you should eat a healthy diet, do plenty of exercise, and maintain a healthy body weight, says the American Cancer Society in its new guidelines... read more..

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Cancer Survivors Told To Exercise, Eat Healthily, And Maintain Ideal Bodyweight

cancer survivor and you want to minimize your risk of that cancer recurring, or another cancer developing, you should eat a healthy diet, do plenty of exercise, and maintain a ... read more..

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The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute-Locally Advanced Breast Cancer-Metastatic Breast Cancer

Now What - Book Review

Publisher's Site The Curran sisters have a strong family history of breast cancer and two of them have (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Breast Cancer Daily, the new breast cancer portal with all the latest breast cancer news and research powered by MedWorm, updated daily. read more..

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Eribulin mesylate: A novel halichondrin B analogue for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.

Conclusion Eribulin, a novel synthetic antimicrotubule agent that binds to the vinca domain of tubulin and inhibits the polymerization of tubulin, offers a new treatment option for metastatic breast cancer or locally advanced breast cancer. PMID: 22517020 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP) read more..

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Tobacco Exposure And Genetics Linked To Lung Cancer Risk

According to a study in the April 25 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, genotype rs1051730-rs16969968 and objective measures of tobacco exposure are associated with each other. ... read more..

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Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Immunohistochemical-Breast Cancer Cells

BOND™ ORACLE™ Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Immunohistochemical (IHC) System

The BOND™ ORACLE™ Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Immunohistochemical (IHC) System is a laboratory test that measures how much HER2 protein is being made by breast cancer cells. The test uses a technique that will specifically recognize.. (Approved: 4/13/2012) (Source: Medical Device Approvals) read more..

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Government Analysis-Healthday News

Leisurely Strolls More Popular, Yet Walk Times Shorter: CDC

FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- In recent years, more Americans have embraced the habit of taking leisurely walks, a new government analysis reveals. read more..

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Varicella Zoster Virus-Systemic Chemotherapy-Controlled Trial-Cancer Patients-Tumor Response

Dermal filler discontinued for breast surgery

Patients who have had Macrolane injected into their breast are being urged to visit their GP.read more (Source: Nursing in Practice)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Breast Cancer Daily, the new breast cancer portal with all the latest breast cancer news and research powered by MedWorm, updated daily. read more..

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Varicella Zoster Virus Infection during Chemotherapy in Solid Cancer Patients.

Conclusion: We reported VZV infection during systemic chemotherapy in solid cancer patients. Patients may have a relatively poor tumor response to chemotherapy at the time nearest to diagnosis of VZV infection. A prospective or matched controlled trial is needed to confirm this finding. PMID: 22414954 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Oncology) read more..

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Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Facts Every Woman Should Be Aware Of

As many women are afflicted with breast cancer, it is imperative that every woman should know valuable facts about this disease. Every woman should be familiar with their risk to breast cancer, the procedures for diagnosis, treatments and ways to reduce the risk. read more..

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Health Care

Is Your Health Care Story Worth Two Thousand Dollars?

One of my passions is to be an advocate for health care for every American. Even those who can afford the insurance are often crippled by co-pays. If there are ways to help alleviate those costs, I'm more than happy to share them with readers. read more..

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American Cancer Society-Cancer Survivors-Cancer Patients-Exercise Group

Cancer survivors urged to exercise and eat healthy in new guidelines

In a Wednesday, April 25, 2012 photo, cancer survivor Lawrence Gentner, 68, of Snellville, Ga., talks with his exercise group after a class, in ... read more..

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Doctors advise cancer hit to eat better, exercise and be slim

Health News: ATLANTA, New guidelines issued Thursday by the American Cancer Society urge doctors to talk to their cancer patients about eating right, exercising and slimming down if they're too ... read more..

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Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-Consumer Information-Immunohistochemical-Breast Cancer Cells

Consumer Information on: BOND? ORACLE? Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Immunohistochemical (IHC) System - P090015

The BOND? ORACLE? Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Immunohistochemical (IHC) System is a laboratory test that measures how much HER2 protein is being made by breast cancer cells. The test uses a technique that will specifically recognize.. (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew) read more..

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Amplified in breast cancer 1 oncogene enhances human cholangiocarcinoma growth and chemoresistance by simultaneous activation of Akt and Nrf2 pathways

Conclusion: AIB1 plays an important role in proliferation and chemoresistance of CCA through simultaneous activation of Akt and Nrf2 pathways, suggesting that AIB1 is a potential molecular target for CCA treatment. (HEPATOLOGY 2012) (Source: Hepatology) read more..

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The Fox Chase Cancer Center-Fccc

Too Many Pre-Op Imagining Studies?

Researchers from the Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC) have reported that a study they conducted has shown that more and more women are being asked by their physicians to have several different types read more..

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The Stories Of Our Lives-Mel Brooks-Photograph

Leave ‘em laughing

Pictures tell the stories of our lives—as these do, starting with this one. Not everyone has a photograph to memorialize the moment a love story started.     I do– because Mel Brooks was there  when Howard and I met—and also came along on our first date a few hours later. We spent the whole [...]Like this post? You might like this one

1. Leave them laughing With the death of Larry Gelbart— whose brilliant words and comic...
2. Laughing all the way to the grave Disclaimer:  Just for the record: For the most part, I...
3. Making up for lost memories Sometimes we have childhood memories of experiences….that we think we...

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Dominican University Of California-Environmental Contaminant-Nature Reviews Cancer

BRCA1 and BRCA2: a common pathway of genome protection but different breast cancer subtypes

Nature Reviews Cancer 12, 372 (2012). doi:10.1038/nrc3181-c2Author: Simon A. JoosseI read with great interest the recent Opinion article (BRCA1 and BRCA2: different roles in a common pathway of genome protection. Nature Rev. Cancer12, 68–78 (2012)) by Roy and colleagues. Both BRCA1 and BRCA2 (Source: Nature Reviews Cancer) read more..

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Initiation, evolution, phenotype and outcome of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation-associated breast cancer

Authors: Ke-Da Yu & Zhi-Ming ShaoWe read with great interest the recent Opinion article (BRCA1 and BRCA2: different roles in a common pathway of genome protection. Nature Rev. Cancer12, 68–78 (2012)) by Roy et al., in which the (Source: Nature Reviews Cancer) read more..

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Common Environmental Contaminant Linked To Rapid Breast Cancer Growth

Studies by researchers at Dominican University of California show that breast cancer cells become increasingly aggressive the longer they are exposed to small concentrations of cadmium, a heavy metal commonly found in cosmetics, food, water and air particles... read more..

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Stress Fracture Of The Foot-Healthday News-Health Tip

Health Tip: Stress Fracture of the Foot

(HealthDay News) -- The bones of your feet are designed to absorb the weight and energy of the rest of your moving body. But when nearby muscles are overused and can no longer absorb the shock of running, jogging or playing sports, for example, yo... read more..

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Nanotechnology Research Institute-University Of South Florida-Breast Cancer Survivors

Wife’s Breast Cancer Can Hurt Husband’s Health Too: Study

Effect on caregivers can last years, researcher says (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Breast Cancer Daily, the new breast cancer portal with all the latest breast cancer news and research powered by MedWorm, updated daily. read more..

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Cancer Therapies Affect Cognitive Functioning Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida and University of Kentucky have found that breast cancer survivors who have had chemotherapy, radiation or both do not perform as well on some cognitive tests as women who have not had cancer. They published their study in CANCER... read more..

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A Promising Discovery For Breast Cancer Therapy: Human Neural Stem Cells With Tumor Targeting Ability

Could engineered human stem cells hold the key to cancer survival? Scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), the world's first bioengineering and nanotechnology research institute, have discovered that neural stem cells possess the innate ability to target tumor cells outside the central nervous system... read more..

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Retirement Benefits-Retirement Fund-Cancer Plagues-Legal Action-Uk Hospitals

Retirement fund to run dry earlier: trustees

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The government's retirement benefits programs will run out of money three years earlier than previously thought, its trustees said on Monday, increasing the pressure on lawmakers to reform the federal safety net for mill... read more..

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Novartis tries to make UK hospitals use $1000 drug

Drug maker Novartis is taking legal action in Britain to make state-run hospitals use an eye drug that costs about 700 pounds ($1,130) per shot instead of a cheaper one that costs 60 pounds ($97). read more..

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Students walk extra mile for Spielman, cancer research

When cancer plagues the life of a loved one, it isn't an experience that many take in stride. But at Scarlet, Gray and Pink: A Walk for ... read more..

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Breast Cancer Survivors-Successful Treatment

The Worry For Many Breast Cancer Survivors Of Cancer Returning

breast cancer survivors and published their findings in Psycho-Oncology. They found that even three years after successful treatment, two-thirds of the 202 breast cancer survivors who participated ... read more..

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Breast And Ovarian Cancer-Mass Spectrometry-Genetic Disorder-Genetic Mutation-Genetic Testing

ovarian cancer and breast cancer

Breast and ovarian cancer are linked by a genetic mutation. This genetic disorder raises your risk for breast and ovarian cancer, if you carry it. With genetic testing, you can find out more about your risk for these cancers. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer) read more..

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Serum peptidome patterns of breast cancer based onmagnetic bead separation and mass spectrometryanalysis

Conclusions:These results suggest that the ClinProt Kit combined with MS shows great potentiality for thediagnosis of breast cancer.Virtual slidesThe virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here:http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/1501556838687844 (Source: Diagnostic Pathology) read more..

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Chromosome Deletion-Yd

Family commitments

Cross posted from ‘Get out Gertrude’ by Jenny (jaydub26) YD although she is an adult is diagnosed with a partial chromosome deletion which has led to both intellectual and physical delays so she operates at about a 5-8 year old level for most things Easter was also YD’s 23 rd birthday so we had her [...] read more..

Healthday News-Nature Reserve-South Africa-Health Tip

Health Tip: Overcoming Obstacles to Exercise

(HealthDay News) -- Life's problems often get in the way of your best intentions when it comes to exercise. read more..

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Hitting the trail with elite runner Zola Budd

GROENKLOOF NATURE RESERVE, South Africa (Reuters) - M y running partner has generously conceded to my pace and it's not because of the warmth of the African sun on a glorious autumn day. I often find myself with training partners faster than m... read more..

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Breast Cancer Survivor-Breast Reconstruction-Research Findings-Punitive Damages

Jury Awards $4M Plus Punitive Damages to Breast Cancer Survivor

Bubalo Rotman and Ury & Moskow reported today a Connecticut jury awarded their client, a breast cancer survivor, $4 million plus punitive damages against Wyeth, Inc. Contacts: Gregory Bubalo,...(PRWeb April 20, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9419128.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals) read more..

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Breast Reconstruction: A Challenge for Survivors

For breast-cancer survivors who either had mastectomies without reconstruction or large lumpectomies that resulted in asymmetry, the option for reconstruction still remains an open door for you--wh read more..

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Possible New Cancer Treatment Identified

New research findings show how it may be possible to render cancer tumours harmless without affecting the other cells and tissues in the body. The findings apply to cancers including breast, lung and bowel cancer. The study was carried out at Lund University in Sweden... read more..

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Cruciferous Vegetables-Green Vegetables-Breast Cancer

Green vegetables proven to protect against breast cancer

Eating more cruciferous vegetables has been shown once again to play an important role in the mitigation of cancer, this time in helping women with breast cancer to live longer. A Chinese study recently presented at the 103rd annual meeting of the American Association... (Source: NaturalNews.com) read more..

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Coffee Filters-Window Display-Plastic Forks-Anthropologie-Raw Materials

Behind the scenes under the sea

Bubble wrap.  Q-tips.  Coffee filters.    Plastic forks. Not the typical raw materials of an artist. But that’s what we used during a recent craft workshop at Anthropologie. Somehow this was going to turn into Anthropologie’s celebration of Earth Day, a window display of ocean life. Sounded fishy to me—I thought even Martha Stewart couldn’t make [...]Like this post? You might like this one

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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy-Sentinel Lymph Nodes-Breast Cancer Cells-Neural Stem Cells

Breast cancer rules rewritten in 'landmark' study (BBC News Online, 18 April 2012)

A new system for classifying breast cancers, likened to a 'map' for diagnosis and treatment, is published in Nature.Full article (Source: Society for Endocrinology)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Breast Cancer Daily, the new breast cancer portal with all the latest breast cancer news and research powered by MedWorm, updated daily. read more..

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Human neural stem cells with tumor targeting ability discovered

Could engineered human stem cells hold the key to cancer survival? Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells possess the innate ability to target tumor cells outside the central nervous system. This finding was demonstrated successfully on breast cancer cells. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines) read more..

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Revisiting the “10% rule” in breast cancer sentinel lymph node biopsy: an approach to minimize the number of sentinel lymph nodes removed

Conclusions: The “10% rule” is best used as a guide at the investigators' institution. Strict adherence to this rule appears to result in the removal of an excessive number of lymph nodes, which may contribute to excessive health care costs and patient morbidity. (Source: American Journal of Surgery) read more..

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Breast Cancer

Healing Our Lives After Breast Cancer

How do we become whole again after battling breast cancer? It really isn't enough just to have the scars fade and our hair grow back. Healing physically and psychologically after breast cancer takes time. read more..

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Baseball Practice-Baseball Player-Cancer Walk-Marathon

Cancer walk for O'Dea baseball player Josh Dickerson

for the first time, he was sitting near the on-deck circle at an O'Dea baseball practice. He had a bag of food from Kidd Valley next to him. He was laughing. At the time he was 15 and going ... read more..

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Marathon for IBC Research

I’ve made a decision.  One decision in the right direction.  I’ve been saying for the past year I would do a marathon for my 5 year cancerversary…..and I’m quite certain I can achieve this goal now that I have run 4 half-marathons.  But I needed to decide two things.  I’ve made at least once of [...] read more..

Lifestyle Choices-Healthy Lifestyle-Cancer Diagnosis-Healthday News-Cancer Rates

Healthy Lifestyle Choices Could Cut Cancer Rates: Report

THURSDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Most people know what lifestyle choices will keep the chances of a cancer diagnosis low: Don't smoke, eat healthy, exercise and get the recommended screenings. read more..

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University Of British Columbia-Molecular Diagnostics-Treatment Algorithms-Breast Cancer Genes

Scientists rewrite rulebook on breast cancer in landmark global study

(University of British Columbia) Scientists at the BC Cancer Agency and University of British Columbia have identified new breast cancer genes that could change the way the disease is diagnosed and form the basis of next-generation treatments. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer) read more..

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Molecular Profiling Assays in Breast Cancer: Beyond Prime Time and Into Syndication

Future randomized studies should focus on determining which patients benefit most from the inclusion of molecular diagnostics in treatment decision making and on the development of treatment algorithms that incorporate patient factors, histologic and biologic findings, and molecular markers. (Source: Cancer Network) read more..

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Breast Cancer Is 10 Diseases Says Landmark Study

Breast cancer is at least 10 different diseases, each with its own genetic signature and pattern of weak spots, according to a new landmark study that promises to revolutionize diagnosis and prognosis, and pave the way for individualized, tailored treatment... read more..

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Illumina-Roche

Roche ready to walk away from $6.8 billion Illumina bid

ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche said on Wednesday it would not extend a $6.8 billion hostile offer for genetic specialist Illumina as the U.S. group's shareholders blocked its move to appoint new directors. Roche, which is no... read more..

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American Physical Therapy Association-American Cancer Society-Surveillance Model

Model for breast cancer rehab featured in supplement to ACS journal, Cancer

(American Physical Therapy Association) The Prospective Surveillance Model, an innovative new model of breast cancer rehabilitation, is featured in a special supplement to the American Cancer Society's journal, Cancer, released on April 6, 2012. The model addresses the numerous physical issues faced by women with breast cancer and offers hope for an improved quality of life for all women with breast cancer through rehabilitation and exercise. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer) read more..

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Antigen Technology-Mayo Foundation-Incorporation-Mayo Clinic-FDA

TapImmune Licenses HER2/neu Antigen Technology from Mayo Clinic for Incorporation Into a Vaccine to Treat HER2/neu Breast Cancer

SEATTLE, Wash., April 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TapImmune Inc. (OTCBB:TPIV) has announced that it has signed an Exclusive Agreement with the Mayo Foundation for Education & Research, Rochester, MN, to License a proprietary MHC Class I HER2/neu antigen technology. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE)) read more..

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FDA Raids Herbal Distributor Over Cancer Remedies

Prisonplanet.com April 17, 2012 It's no secret that the FDA is responsible for some of the most vastly detrimental products on the consumer market, but did you know that they are capable of ... read more..

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University Of Michigan Health System-Susan G. Komen For The Cure-Breast Cancer Prevention

Komen resumes grant funding for Planned Parenthood

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Susan G. Komen for the Cure has quietly resumed funding for Planned Parenthood, two months after the leading U.S. breast cancer charity set off an angry and debilitating debate about abortion rights by cutting off funds to the prominent women's health network. (Source: Modern Medicine) read more..

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Decision guide reduced uncertainty over breast cancer prevention, study finds

(University of Michigan Health System) When women at high risk of breast cancer viewed a customized web-based decision guide about prevention options, they were more likely to make a choice about prevention and to feel comfortable with their choice, a new study finds. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer) read more..

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Breast Cancer Patients-Arm Lymphedema-Healthday News-Weight Lifting

Arm Lymphedema Wt Lifting

Arm lymphedema can be reduced and possibly prevented by doing some light weight lifting. New research on arm lymphedema and exercise is dealing a blow to previous guidelines for lymphedema risk. Learn more about how weight lifting can lower your risk for arm lymphedema. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer) read more..

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Health Tip: Is That Bump a Bunion?

(HealthDay News) -- When you walk, the joint at the base of the big toe supports a lot of the body's weight. So when bunion forms at that joint and forces the big toe to curve toward the others, it can be quite painful. read more..

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Exercise may boost breast cancer patients' quality of life

SATURDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise can help improve breast cancer patients' quality of life while they undergo treatment, a new study indicates. University of Miami researchers ... read more..

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Breast Cancer Treatment-Breast Cancer Patients-Healthday News-Exercise

During Breast Cancer Treatment, Exercise Improves Quality Of Life

Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer might fight off distressing side effects and improve psychological well-being by staying off the couch. According to the University of Miami (UM) study, women who are physically active during treatment have less depression and an enhanced quality of life and report less debilitating fatigue... read more..

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Exercise May Boost Breast Cancer Patients' Quality of Life

SATURDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise can help improve breast cancer patients' quality of life while they undergo treatment, a new study indicates. read more..

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Breast Cancer Treatment-Breast Cancer Patients-University Of Miami

Exercise improves quality of life during breast cancer treatment

(University of Miami) According to a University of Miami study, women who are physically active during treatment have less depression and an enhanced quality of life and report less debilitating fatigue. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Breast Cancer Daily, the new breast cancer portal with all the latest breast cancer news and research powered by MedWorm, updated daily. read more..

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Exercise May Boost Breast Cancer Patients' Quality of Life

Study found physically active women were less likely to be depressed, fatigued during treatment (Source: Cancercompass News: Breast Cancer) read more..

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Exercise May Boost Breast Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life

Study found physically active women were less likely to be depressed, fatigued during treatment (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry) read more..

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Childhood Memories-Couple Weeks-High School

No high school memories

I had a friend from high school visiting here a couple weeks ago.   What I remember most about that visit centers on our memories.  Not memories from times in high school—I mean our memories.  We’ve lost them. We spent half of our time together trying to remember if we had our cellphones with us—and [...]Like this post? You might like this one

1. Losing my phone or losing my mind? I’ve had it.  Actually (and more accurately) I’ve lost it....
2. Making up for lost memories Sometimes we have childhood memories of experiences….that we think we...
3. Memories like mine My father always told me I reminded him of his...

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Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-British Journal Of Surgery-Treatment Guidelines

Adherence to treatment guidelines and survival in patients with early-stage breast cancer by age at diagnosis

Conclusion:Adherence to treatment guidelines was affected by age at diagnosis. However, adherence to the guidelines was not associated with overall survival in either age group. Copyright © 2012 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: British Journal of Surgery) read more..

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Breast Cancer Risk Driven By Estrogen-Raising Gene

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, with almost 48,000 women and about 300 men diagnosed every year. About one in eight women in the UK will develop breast cancer at some stage during their life, but thanks to better awareness, treatments and screening, more women than ever are surviving breast cancer in the UK... read more..

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Protein Useful In Predicting The Risk Of Pulmonary Metastases In Breast Cancer Patients Identified By Researchers

Researchers from the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) have shown that breast cancer cells that metastasize to the lung express a higher level of the protein peroxiredoxin 2 (PRDX2). The study suggests that the modulation of the levels of this protein could be a new therapeutic strategy to prevent lung metastases... read more..

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Cancer Research Fund-The Journal Cancer-Physical Issues-Rehabilitation-Breast Cancer

Innovative Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Model

A new supplement in the journal Cancer outlines an innovative model to address a wide range of physical issues faced by women with breast cancer and offers hope for improved function and full participation in life activities for patients through rehabilitation and exercise... read more..

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Children's Cancer Research Fund Announces National Spokespersons' Team Co-Captains for 7th Annual Kids 4 Kids RUN/WALK

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 11, 2012 The Kids 4 Kids 5K & 10K RUN/WALK and ';All Star'; Carnival benefiting Children’s Cancer Research Fund ... read more..

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer-Simon Fraser University-Breast Cancer Risk-European Americans

Racial Differences In Breast Cancer Risk Influenced By Vitamin D

American women of African ancestry are more likely than European Americans to have estrogen receptor (ER) negative breast cancer. There continues to be discussion about the role of low levels of vitamin D in the development of breast cancer for these women... read more..

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Multiple Faces Of Deadly Breast Cancer Revealed

An international team of scientists, including four at Simon Fraser University, has made a discovery that will change the way the most deadly form of breast cancer is treated. The journal Nature has just published the team's findings online in the paper The clonal and mutational evolution spectrum of primary triple negative breast cancers... read more..

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New Cell And Animal Model Of Inflammatory Breast Cancer Developed By Researchers

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a very aggressive, often misunderstood type of cancer that is diagnosed more frequently in younger women compared with other types of breast cancer. The five-year survival rate is between 25 and 50 percent - significantly lower than the survival rate for other types of breast cancer... read more..

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Breast Cancer Survivors-Side Effects-Caremore

Survivors Of Breast Cancer Suffer Treatment-Related Side Effects Long After Completing Care

More than 60 percent of breast cancer survivors report at least one treatment-related complication even six years after their diagnosis, according to a new study led by a researcher from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania... read more..

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European Journal Of Cancer Care-Operative Radiotherapy-Progesterone Receptors-American Health Care

Health Care Is Just an American Dream

Health care reform through the Affordable Care Act didn’t come easy. Now in an ironic twist, American health care access is being decided on by the Supreme Court — a small panel of judges that not one American had the privilege of voting for. read more..

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Support group participation during the post-operative radiotherapy period increases levels of coping resources among women with breast cancer

This study shows that participation in a support group during post-operative radiotherapy can be socially and emotionally strengthening because of the opportunity for the patients to mutually share experiences. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care) read more..

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Why Do You Have Prescription For Hormone Therapy?

Cancer of the breast is treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy. Hormone therapy is prescribed if you test positive for estrogen and progesterone receptors. The drug is tamoxifen which helps prevent recurrence of breast cancer. read more..

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Health Problems-Government

Value of lung-cancer tests touted in study

An ex-smoker speaks about the health problems caused by her addiction in one of the anti-smoking TV ads run recently by the U.S. government. IPTC: In an unusual nationwide government push against ... read more..

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American Cancer Society-Kansas Breast Cancer-The Journal Cancer-Kansas Legislature

Report outlines innovative breast cancer rehabilitation model

(American Cancer Society) A new supplement in the journal Cancer outlines an innovative model to address a wide range of physical issues faced by women with breast cancer and offers hope for improved function and full participation in life activities for patients through rehabilitation and exercise. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Breast Cancer Daily, the new breast cancer portal with all the latest breast cancer news and research powered by MedWorm, updated daily. read more..

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Midwest Democracy | Delay in Kansas breast cancer bill criticized

A bill aimed at better protecting women from breast cancer is running into trouble in the Kansas Legislature, apparently after becoming entangled in a political rivalry.

The bill ... read more..

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American Association For Cancer Research-Breast Cancer Survival Rates-Stage Iii Breast Cancer

Proposal of new classification for stage III breast cancer on the number and ratio of metastatic lymph nodes

ConclusionWe suggested current staging system should be modified combining pN with rN. We presumed the patients with T1N3M0 and T2,3,4N3(rN1)M0 disease were excluded from the current stage IIIC and included in stage IIIB group. J. Surg. Oncol © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Journal of Surgical Oncology) read more..

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Cruciferous Vegetables Help Improve Breast Cancer Survival

Chinese women who ate plenty of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower - cruciferous vegetables - were found to have better breast cancer survival rates compared to other breast cancer patients, researchers explained at the AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Annual Meeting 2012, Chicago, USA. Sarah J. Nechuta, M.P.H., Ph.D... read more..

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Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA

TUESDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that birth controls pills containing drospirenone -- a man-made version of the hormone progesterone -- may be associated with a higher risk of blood clots and will requi... read more..

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FDA to weigh ultrasound screening tool for women with dense breasts

An FDA Advisory Panel is scheduled to decide whether to recommend approval of a new breast cancer screening indication for somo•v Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) System on April 11. If approved by the FDA, somo•v would be approved for use as an adjunct to mammography for women with dense breasts. (Source: Health Imaging News) read more..

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Injectable Contraceptives May Increase Breast Cancer Risk In Younger Women

The first large-scale U.S.-based study to evaluate the link between an injectable form of progestin-only birth control and breast cancer risk in young women has found that recent use of a year or more doubles the risk. The results of the study, led by breast cancer epidemiologist Christopher I. Li, M.D., Ph.D... read more..

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Some Cancer Diagnoses Kill Quicker Than The Cancer

greenmedinfo.com April 10, 2012 A cancer diagnosis may be the most traumatic thing that can befall a patient within the contemporary medical system; that is, beyond the conventional cancer ... read more..

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For women, boxing workouts pull no punches

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jennifer Vaughn needed to get in shape after law school. Emily McCart wanted a break from running. Punching, jabbing and kicking a heavy boxing bag turned out to be just the workout they were looking for. For women who crave a... read more..

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More Matzo Roca

It’s become a yearly tradition at any seder I give or attend; and also a yearly tradition on my blog. For me, Passover means two words:  Matzo.  Roca. Whether you celebrate Passover or not—and you don’t have to be Jewish, either—I consider posting this a public service.   MATZO ROCA 4 whole matzos 1 stick [...]Like this post? You might like this one

1. Matzo Roca Rocks Don’t be thrown by the title: this is for people...
2. Don’t Pass-over this one…. ….you’ll appreciate it whether you’re Jewish or not. Here’s all...
3. one reason to eat a big breakfast Since I mentioned that my specialty is breakfast, I had...

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Depo-Provera Birth Control Might Raise Breast Cancer Risk

Study finds doubled risk with recent use of the injectable contraceptive for a year (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Breast Cancer Daily, the new breast cancer portal with all the latest breast cancer news and research powered by MedWorm, updated daily. read more..

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False-positive mammograms linked to higher breast cancer rates

A new study in the May issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Breast Cancer Daily, the new breast cancer portal with all the latest breast cancer news and research powered by MedWorm, updated daily. read more..

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Mammography Plus Additional Screening Better For Breast Cancer Detection

A study published in the April 4 issue of JAMA reveals that ultrasound screening or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in addition to annual mammography increases breast cancer detection rates among women with an increased risk of breast cancer and dense breast tissue... read more..

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Reconstructive Surgery Is Influenced by Insurance

Although I agree with research that indicates that women who have reconstruction immediately after mastectomy fare better psychologically and have a better body image, I think for many women the option to review reconstruction after treatment — once breast cancer is less of a threat — is more favorable. read more..

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Breast Cancer Survivor Runs Marathon To Help Others

BOSTON (CBS) – On Marathon Monday, more than 3,000 people will run for a charity. Each will have something personal driving them. Carol Chaoui will be the only runner representing the ... read more..

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MRI Or Ultrasound Added To Mammography To Improve Breast Cancer Detection

Females at risk of breast cancer or dense breast tissue benefit from having additional MRI or ultrasound screening when undergoing their annual mammography, researchers reported in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) this week. The authors explained that the additional screening improves breast cancer detection rates... read more..

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Mortality In Nearly Half Of Cancer Survivors Due To Conditions Other Than Cancer

Although cancer recurrence may be the overriding fear for many survivors, nearly half of survivors from a recently presented study died from other conditions. These results indicate survivors could potentially benefit from a more comprehensive, less cancer-focused approach to their health, according to lead researcher Yi Ning, M.D., Sc.D... read more..

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Cancer survivor England footballer Thomas offers help to ailing Petrov

Former England footballer Geoff Thomas, who won his battle with cancer, has offered a helping hand to Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, who was recently diagnosed with acute leukemia. read more..

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Link Between New Signaling Pathway And Breast Cancer Metastasis

Lymph nodes help to fight off infections by producing immune cells and filtering foreign materials from the body, such as bacteria or cancer cells. Thus, one of the first places that cancer cells are found when they leave the primary tumor is in the lymph nodes... read more..

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a window into Anthropologie

You can count on it.   The windows will be colorful—and wildly creative.  (This one is just paint slapped on pieces of wood.) And where else would you see an old  painter’s easel as part of the decor? You never know what you’ll see when you walk in—one reason I do it so often. I [...]Like this post? You might like this one

1. Popularity Contest ...
2. Popularity Contest I wrote this on August 3, 2008 during my first...

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Outdoor gyms fight fat in South Africa

Sweat drips down the face of a plump woman as she shuffles between exercise machines and pauses to greet passersby in Soweto's first outdoor gym, a new trend in South Africa, one of the world's fattest nations. read more..

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Caffeine-exercise combo protects against skin cancer

A caffeine-exercise combo may be able to ward off skin cancer caused by exposure to sunlight, a study reveals. read more..

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BaseBald Hits a Home Run in Support of Childhood Cancer Research

childhood cancer research , is proud to announce that BaseBald, the Foundation's newest fundraising initiative, has raised more than $150,000 to date in its inaugural year, with more than ... read more..

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Caffeine 'may help fight cancer'

Caffeine and exercise may work together to ward off skin cancer, research suggests.An early study found the combination reduced the number of skin tumours in cancer-prone mice by 62 per cent. ... read more..

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Caffeine plus exercise may help fight sunlight-caused skin cancer

Caffeine consumption coupled with some exercises may be able to ward off skin cancer caused by sun exposure and also prevent inflammation related to other obesity-linked cancers, suggests a new study. read more..

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DNA sequencing lays foundation for personalized cancer treatment

Scientists are using powerful DNA sequencing technology not only to identify mutations at the root of a patient’s tumor – considered key to personalizing cancer treatment – but to map the genetic evolution of disease and monitor response to treatment. read more..

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Mechanism Identified That Makes Breast Cancer Invasive

A new study has identified a key mechanism that causes breast cancer to spread. The research, published by Cell Press in the journal Molecular Cell, enhances our knowledge about the signals that drive cancer metastasis and identifies new therapeutic targets for a lethal form of invasive breast cancer that is notoriously resistant to treatment... read more..

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Environmental Toxins May be Causing Mass Cancer Wave

Infowars.com Monday, April 2, 2012 It is well established that carcinogenic substances are lurking in the environment around us, but just how many cancer cases are caused by these substances ... read more..

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer-Chemotherapy-Trastuzumab-Bevacizumab

[Articles] Neoadjuvant bevacizumab, trastuzumab, and chemotherapy for primary inflammatory HER2-positive breast cancer (BEVERLY-2): an open-label, single-arm phase 2 study

Neoadjuvant treatment with bevacizumab, trastuzumab, and chemotherapy was efficacious and well tolerated in patients with previously untreated primary inflammatory breast cancer. Further confirmation of use of bevacizumab in inflammatory breast cancer is needed. (Source: The Lancet Oncology) read more..

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Outdoor Activities-Fair Weather

Springing into fair weather fitness

NEW YORK (Reuters) - In the spring an exerciser's fancy turns to thoughts of outdoor activities. Before attacking that Saturday softball game or weekend charity run, experts say, prepare your body for the switch. "We really want them to t... read more..

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National Breast Cancer Screening Programs-Dangerous Blood Clots-Blood Clot Risk

Dutch data adds to breast cancer screening debate

Results from one of the longest-running national breast cancer screening programs have shown that it has contributed to a 31% drop in deaths from the disease since 1989, with limited overdiagnosis and reasonable costs. (Source: MedWire News - Breast Cancer) read more..

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Blood clot risk higher in heavy women

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Middle-aged women who are overweight or obese run a higher risk of potentially dangerous blood clots, especially after surgery, a large new study finds. The research, which followed more than one million UK women, confi... read more..

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