Sunday, 22 November 2009
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Australian scientists plan to regrow breasts after cancer
"We have tested it in several animal models so we have done enough testing preclinical to be confident now to take the step with human trials," said Dr Phillip Marzella, COO at the Melbourne-based Bernard O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery, which pioneered the procedure.
Monday, 9 November 2009
Poor countries see troubling rise in breast cancer
Breast cancer long has been considered a cancer mostly of wealthier countries. Indeed, about 192,000 new cases are expected in the U.S. this year, where long-term survival is high thanks in part to good screening.
The true prevalence in most developing countries is unknown because of poor diagnosis and bad record-keeping. But new Harvard research estimates they'll be home to 55 percent of the world's 450,000 expected breast cancer deaths this year.
Heavier breasts linked to increased cancer risk (recurrence)
This finding goes against common understanding that bigger breasts does not mean bigger risk. Please note the article talks about recurrence.
Monday, 2 November 2009
Researchers urge redo on breast cancer screening
The article points out, that inspite of 20 years of mammograms, with 70% of women now getting them regularly, the risk of being diagnosed with an advanced or more dangerous breast cancer remains the same.
Low risk or precancers, and the more aggressive cancers, must be distinguished and treated accordingly.
Low risk or precancers, and the more aggressive cancers, must be distinguished and treated accordingly.
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