Breast Asymmetry After Cancer Treatment Affects Quality Of Life, Study Finds

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ScienceDaily (July 8, 2008) Most women with breast cancer assume that surgery to preserve their breast will be less disfiguring than a mastectomy that removes the entire breast. But nearly one-third of women reported pronounced asymmetry between their breasts, and that perceived disfigurement greatly affects a woman's quality of life after treatment... Submitted by: nicheestates | Visited 8 times | Comments 0

♦ Breast asymmetry after cancer treatment affects quality of life, U-M study finds

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. Most women with breast cancer assume that surgery to preserve their breast will be less disfiguring than a mastectomy that removes the entire breast. But nearly one-third of women reported pronounced asymmetry between their breasts, and that perceived disfigurement greatly affects a woman's quality of life after treatment... Submitted by: fibonacci81 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Study finds that significant proportion of men told wife's cancer was incurable late or not at all

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(University of Michigan Health System) Nearly one-third of women reported pronounced asymmetry between their breasts after breast cancer surgery, and that perceived disfigurement greatly affects a woman's quality of life after treatment, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Submitted by: jimnoble - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Young women's breast cancers have more aggressive genes, worse prognosis

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(University of Michigan Health System) Nearly one-third of women reported pronounced asymmetry between their breasts after breast cancer surgery, and that perceived disfigurement greatly affects a woman's quality of life after treatment, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Submitted by: aelara - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Study shows coffee lowers heart risk but not cancer deaths

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Drinking up to six cups of coffee a day may lower the overall odds of dying prematurely, mainly because it cuts the risk of dying from heart disease, a study released today suggests. But the study found that heavy coffee drinking doesn't cut your chance of dying from cancer. "Our results suggest that long-term, regular coffee consumption has several beneficial health effects... Submitted by: inaga - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bone density may help determine breast cancer risk

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A woman's bone mineral density may help doctors more accurately gauge a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study. In the study, researchers found a strong association between bone mineral density (BMD) and breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The association was independent of a well known tool for estimating breast cancer risk called the Gail risk model... Submitted by: CharlesLN - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Not all women complete radiation for breast cancer

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A new study shows that some women with breast cancer fail to complete their radiation therapy, pointing to a need to help more women to see their treatment through to the end. Researchers found that of 24,500 U.S. women diagnosed with breast cancer between 1992 and 2002, after surgery, radiation therapy was completed by 87 percent. While that figure is "reassuring... Submitted by: simnorwebdesign - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Breast cancer mortality increases with body mass index

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A higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with lower survival rates in women with breast cancer, according to a report in the July 10th issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Barnett from Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK and colleagues investigated the impact of established risk factors for incident breast cancer on overall survival after a diagnosis of breast cancer... Submitted by: jedediahd - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Low Socioeconomic Status Increases Risk Of Death After Cancer Diagnosis

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ScienceDaily (June 23, 2008) — Cancer patients with low socioeconomic status (SES) have more advanced cancers at diagnosis, receive less aggressive treatment, and have a higher risk of dying in the five years following cancer diagnosis, according to a new study. The study, which will appear in the August 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society... Submitted by: BreezeTR - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bone Saving Drug May Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence

1 vote	In the first large study to affirm wider cancer-fighting applications for Zometa and other bone-building drugs called bisphosphonates, new research has found that Zometa, a bone loss prevention drug used by women undergoing breast cancer treatment, substantially reduced the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Submitted by: dastuff - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Focused Internet Services Provide Better Support To Breast Cancer Patients

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Breast cancer affects one in eight women and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Led by David H. Gustafson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the study set out to examine what type of access to internet resources would be expected to help newly diagnosed breast cancer patients during these stressful months. To compare the benefits... Submitted by: Mental Merlin - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ No need for gene screens in breast cancer families

1 vote	Research reported today should provide relief to women who are worried after a relative's breast cancer diagnosis. The study in the open access journal BMC Cancer shows that a family history of breast cancer does not give a useful indication of the likelihood that a woman will develop it herself at an early age. Submitted by: kes - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ No Need For Gene Screens In Breast Cancer Families

1 vote	ScienceDaily (July 22, 2008) Research reported today should provide relief to women who are worried after a relative's breast cancer diagnosis. The study shows that a family history of breast cancer does not give a useful indication of the likelihood that a woman will develop it herself at an early age. Submitted by: myriakitty - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ U-M study: Herceptin targets breast cancer stem cells

1 vote	ANN ARBOR, Mich. A gene that is overexpressed in 20 percent of breast cancers increases the number of cancer stem cells, the cells that fuel a tumor's growth and spread, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. The gene, HER2, causes cancer stem cells to multiply and spread... Submitted by: bstunt - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Christina Applegate in Treatment for Breast Cancer

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Samantha Who? actress Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently in treatment, according to an official statement from her rep. Christina, 36, was said to be deeply saddened by the sudden death of her ex-boyfriend Lee Grivas last month. Now she has a new emotional battle to contend with as she works to fight her way back from breast cancer. Submitted by: Event_King - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Breast Self-exams Do Not Appear To Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths

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ScienceDaily (July 15, 2008) It is a staple of women's health advice and visits to the OB/GYN: the monthly breast self-exam to check for lumps or other changes that might signal breast cancer. However, a review of recent studies says there is no evidence that self-exams actually reduce breast cancer deaths. Instead, the practice may be doing more harm than good... Submitted by: wholesalechecklist - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Red Wine Can Keep Breast Cancer At Bay

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During the study, Eleanor G. Rogan, Ph.D., a professor in the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and colleagues measured the effect of resveratrol on cellular functions known to contribute to breast cancer. "We believe that this could stop the whole progression that leads to breast cancer down the road," Rogan added. Submitted by: magoo - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Diabetes Drug Slows Early-onset Puberty In Girls, Study Shows

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ScienceDaily (Jun. 17, 2008) — In young girls at risk of early puberty and insulin resistance, the diabetes drug metformin delayed the onset of menstruation and decreased the development of insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Also, getting a first menstrual period before age 12 has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Submitted by: peter84 - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Essential Dental Treatment Safe For Pregnant Women, Says New Study

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ScienceDaily (Jun. 16, 2008) — Pregnant women can safely undergo essential dental treatment and receive topical and local anesthetics at 13 to 21 weeks gestation, says a study published in the June issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. Although obstetricians generally consider dental care safe for pregnant women, supporting clinical trial evidence has been lacking. Submitted by: ToddMicheau - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Breast self-exams do not appear to reduce breast cancer deaths

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It is a staple of women's health advice and visits to the OB/GYN: the monthly breast self-exam to check for lumps or other changes that might signal breast cancer. However, a review of recent studies says there is no evidence that self-exams actually reduce breast cancer deaths. Instead, the practice may be doing more harm than good... Submitted by: karan265 - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment