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More women die of breast cancer in areas where mammography centers are few

More women die of breast cancer in areas where mammography centers are few and far between, according to research by a Medical College of Georgia radiology resident.

12 Jan 2010

YM BioSciences announces results of cancer antibody-radionuclide conjugate development collaboration

YM BioSciences Inc. today announced results of a collaboration with researchers at the University of Toronto for the development of highly potent antibody-radionuclide conjugates for use in the treatment of cancer. The approach has successfully concluded its first series of proof-of-principle experiments establishing promise for future development and application.

12 Jan 2010

Detroit paper explores pain of facing breast cancer without insurance

A woman with a $7,000 annual income and $67 in the bank was diagnosed with breast cancer, leading to a week of phone calls from her surgeon to state, federal and hospital officials before a charitable agreement was struck with a medical center, the Detroit Free Press reports.

12 Jan 2010

Institut Curie, Ipsogen sign scientific collaboration agreement in breast cancer domain

The INSTITUT CURIE and IPSOGEN (FR0010626028 - ALIPS) announce the signing of a scientific collaboration agreement in the breast cancer domain. Within the framework of this project, the current scientific knowledge on Ipsogen's MapQuant Dx Grade Genomic, HER2 and HR tests will be increased thanks to new data established from a large population of patients treated at the Institut Curie.

11 Jan 2010

Variations in SNPs involved in modulating electrical impulse that govern working of heart discovered

Scientists at deCODE genetics today report the discovery of seven novel and common single-letter variations in the sequence of the human genome (SNPs) that are involved in modulating the electrical impulses that govern the working of the heart.

11 Jan 2010

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation announces first virtual affiliate of its National Survivor Network

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation announced today the first virtual affiliate of its National Survivor Network(TM) at the National Association of EMS Physicians annual conference.

9 Jan 2010

Cancer Research UK scientists named on New Year's Honours list

Several of Cancer Research UK's scientists have been named on this year's New Year's Honours list, as has the government's National Cancer Director and a long-term supporter of the charity.

9 Jan 2010

St. Andrews Country Club hosts 'Morgan & Friends Fight Cancer' Tournament to help fight breast cancer

St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton members teamed up with LPGA Tour player Morgan Pressel this week to raise $405,000 through the 3rd annual 'Morgan & Friends Fight Cancer' Tournament to help fight breast cancer through early detection and treatment.

9 Jan 2010

Novelos Therapeutics to conclude pivotal Phase 3 trial in advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Novelos Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapeutics to treat cancer and hepatitis, today announced that the 725th event (patient death) has been reached in its pivotal Phase 3 trial in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) studying its lead product, NOV-002, in combination with first-line chemotherapy.

8 Jan 2010

Use of technology that expands access to qualified radiologist leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer

Use of technology that expands access to the most qualified radiologist will lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, said MedSolutions, a leading provider of medical cost management services.

8 Jan 2010

FDA issues Fast Track Designation to Sopherion Therapeutics' Myocet

Sopherion Therapeutics, LLC, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of anti-cancer therapies, announced today that it has received Fast Track Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nonpegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Myocet(TM)) for first-line therapy of HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer.

7 Jan 2010

New guide reflects new breast cancer treatment options and authors' own personal experience

Twelve years ago, breast oncologist Dr. Marisa Weiss and her mother, Ellen Weiss, wrote the indispensable and highly acclaimed survivors' guide, Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

7 Jan 2010

BioVex's Phase 3 melanoma study amended to include first line patients

BioVex Inc, a company developing new generation biologics for the treatment of cancer and prevention of infectious disease, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed that BioVex's ongoing OPTiM clinical study in unresectable Stage IIIb-IV melanoma be amended to include untreated (i.e., first line) patients as well as previously treated patients as defined in the original protocol.

7 Jan 2010

Study suggests pomegranates may prevent growth of breast cancer cells

US scientists have carried out a series of laboratory tests suggesting that natural compounds in pomegranates may prevent the growth of breast cancer cells.

7 Jan 2010

Phase II clinical trial results of Liposome-Entrapped Paclitaxel announced

NeoPharm, Inc. today announced the results of a Phase II clinical trial of Liposome-Entrapped Paclitaxel (LEP) an active component of Taxol®. This multicenter, open-label trial of LEP was conducted at 5 centers in India.

7 Jan 2010

Study explains how H. pylori infection causes stomach cancer

Researchers report that Helicobacter pylori, the only bacterium known to survive in the harsh environment of the human stomach, directly activates an enzyme in host cells that has been associated with several types of cancer, including gastric cancer.

7 Jan 2010

Enzon Pharmaceuticals treats first patient in Phase 2 studies of PEG-SN38

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the first patient has been treated in the Phase 2 studies of PEG-SN38 for metastatic breast cancer. PEG-SN38 or EZN-2208 is Enzon’s PEGylated form of SN38, the active metabolite of the cancer drug Camptosar® (irinotecan HCl injection).

6 Jan 2010

Multidisciplinary care, patient decision aids rarely offered by breast cancer surgeons

Most breast cancer surgeons' practices do not follow standards associated with the best quality of care, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

6 Jan 2010

Findings reveals 'limpet-like' proteins can play a key role in DNA repair

UK scientists have found that a crafty family of 'limpet-like' proteins can play a crucial role in repairing DNA damage - according to two research papers published in Nature today (Wednesday). These findings could pave the way to the design of new anti-cancer drugs which target this process.

6 Jan 2010

RAD Technology Medical Systems announces breast cancer awareness campaign to support Breastcancer.org

RAD Technology Medical Systems LLC in conjunction with BREASTCANCER.ORG announced a unique awareness campaign that will start this week with the transit of the first Temporary Radiotherapy Vault. RAD has pioneered patented designs for radiotherapy vaults and clinics.

6 Jan 2010

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

More women die of breast cancer in areas where mammography centers are few

YM BioSciences announces results of cancer antibody-radionuclide conjugate development collaboration

Detroit paper explores pain of facing breast cancer without insurance

Institut Curie, Ipsogen sign scientific collaboration agreement in breast cancer domain

Variations in SNPs involved in modulating electrical impulse that govern working of heart discovered

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation announces first virtual affiliate of its National Survivor Network

Cancer Research UK scientists named on New Year's Honours list

St. Andrews Country Club hosts 'Morgan & Friends Fight Cancer' Tournament to help fight breast cancer

Novelos Therapeutics to conclude pivotal Phase 3 trial in advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Use of technology that expands access to qualified radiologist leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer

FDA issues Fast Track Designation to Sopherion Therapeutics' Myocet

New guide reflects new breast cancer treatment options and authors' own personal experience

BioVex's Phase 3 melanoma study amended to include first line patients

Study suggests pomegranates may prevent growth of breast cancer cells

Phase II clinical trial results of Liposome-Entrapped Paclitaxel announced

Study explains how H. pylori infection causes stomach cancer

Enzon Pharmaceuticals treats first patient in Phase 2 studies of PEG-SN38

Multidisciplinary care, patient decision aids rarely offered by breast cancer surgeons

Findings reveals 'limpet-like' proteins can play a key role in DNA repair

RAD Technology Medical Systems announces breast cancer awareness campaign to support Breastcancer.org

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Breast Cancer News and Research

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