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Physical activity may reduce breast cancer risk by altering estrogen metabolism. Women who did aerobic exercises had an increased ratio of “good” to “bad” metabolites of estrogen. PHILADELPHIA — Changes in estrogen breakdown, or metabolism, may be one of the mechanisms by...
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Smokers of both genders had increased risk for colon cancer compared with never-smokers. The risk increase was greater for female smokers. The more and longer a woman smoked, the greater her risk. PHILADELPHIA — Smoking increased the risk for developing colon cancer, and female smokers may have...
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Tue, Apr 30 2013
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is honoring 30 Women in Cancer Research scholars at the AACR Annual Meeting 2013, held in Washington, D.C., April 6-10. This award, now in its sixth year, enhances the education and training of female researchers and increases...
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Early use of PI3K inhibitors may prevent or delay treatment resistance. Cancer cells resistant to anti-HER2 therapy had high levels of survivin. Newly identified biomarker may help predict anti-HER2 therapy resistance. PHILADELPHIA — Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer being treated with...
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Wed, Jan 23 2013
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Profile test demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity. Test results could aid in clinical decision making. May provide a quick, affordable alternative to current genetic testing. PHILADELPHIA — A new multiple gene expression profile test was able to predict the presence of harmful BRCA1 or...
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Tue, Jan 22 2013
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In a rat model, premenopausal obesity impaired ability to handle postmenopausal overeating. Obese animals’ tumors expressed more markers of increased energy use and proliferation. Results have implications for weight and metabolic control in perimenopausal women. PHILADELPHIA — Obese women...
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Fri, Dec 7 2012
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“Chemo brain” may be an inaccurate descriptor of cognitive issues. Fatigue is a key contributor to cognitive problems. Interventions to reduce stress and fatigue may alleviate postchemotherapy neurocognitive problems. SAN ANTONIO — Women undergoing chemotherapy who experience cognitive...
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Finding was confined to those with triple-negative and luminal-type breast cancer. Better outcomes seen for young women with luminal A-like tumors who achieved a pathological complete response compared with those who did not. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy needed for young women, even those with HR-positive...
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Thu, Dec 6 2012
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Change in three microRNAs’ expression converted normal fibroblasts to cancer-associated fibroblasts. Restoring the pattern of microRNA expression reduced cancer-promoting qualities. Cytokines regulated by these specific microRNAs represent potential new targets for ovarian cancer treatment. PHILADELPHIA...
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Wed, Nov 21 2012
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When MobiHealthNews reported on the recent Pew findings last week, we quoted Susannah Fox as saying the Long Tail of the app market likely sustains some niche health apps. One such app, the HysterSisters hysterectomy support app, demonstrates how an existing online community can leverage a social health...
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PARP inhibitors are promising treatments for BRCA-mutant breast and ovarian cancers. Researchers have identified a new way in which these drugs work. New genetic mutations rendering cells susceptible to PARP inhibitors are also identified. Patients with tumors bearing these mutations might benefit from...
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Fri, Nov 9 2012
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Breast cancer survival is known to differ across racial/ethnic groups. More education, better neighborhood socioeconomic status improved survival rates. SAN DIEGO — Disparities in survival after breast cancer persisted across racial/ethnic groups even after researchers adjusted for multiple demographics...
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Mon, Oct 29 2012
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ER- and PR-negative tumors were more common among black and Hispanic patients. Non-Hispanic black and Hispanic patients lived in more disadvantaged areas. Socioeconomic disadvantage accounted for half of the racial/ethnic disparity. SAN DIEGO — Racial and ethnic disparities in breast tumor aggressiveness...
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Mon, Oct 29 2012
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Breast tumor aggressiveness increased receipt of chemotherapy, decreased adjuvant radiation utilization. Adjuvant radiation still under-recommended. Receiving chemotherapy decreased likelihood of radiation. SAN DIEGO — Women with aggressive breast cancer were more likely to receive adjuvant chemotherapy...
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