Breast Cancer Treatment

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Pain Medication Has New Implications For Breast Cancer Patients -- 30 Mar 2006
...to maintain bone tissue throughout the postmenopausal period, further giving hope to women in this stage of life or those undergoing breast cancer treatment. All Headline News

Survivors know you gotta have friends -- 30 Mar 2006
When Cheryl Kramer was suffering through breast cancer treatment 11 years ago, her husband took a leave from his job, friends brought over dinner, her daughter ... Boston Herald,

Fitness Together is training Doug Meehan to run the Boston ... -- 30 Mar 2006
Doug Meehan from Fox 25 is running the Boston Marathon in honor of his friend, Jeannie McManus, who had her breast cancer treatment at the Auerbach Breast ... Norwell Mariner,

New breast cancer treatment 'can double life expectancy' -- Mar 22, 2006
By Celia Hall, Medical Editor. A new treatment can double the life expectancy of women with advanced breast cancer, it was announced yesterday. ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Novartis reports positive study results for Femara breast cancer ... -- Mar 23, 2006
BASEL (AFX) - Novartis AG announced positive study results for breast cancer treatment Femara in post-menopausal women with hormone-related early stage breast ... Forbes

Weight Training Helps Cancer Survivors Much More Than Aerobic ... -- Mar 27, 2006
...emotional improvements. Breast cancer treatment and success over the last twenty years has improved considerably. However, focus ... Medical News Today,

Breast Cancer Manifesto Represents A Commitment From Doctors ... -- Mar 28, 2006
This manifesto is a unique document that represents the concerns of all those involved in breast cancer treatment, from the patient to the oncologist. ... Medical News Today (press release),

Two New Cancer Drugs Discovered -- Mar 28, 2006
...tamoxifen). An example of a molecule causing much interest in breast cancer treatment is lapatinib, which administered orally. It ... Medical News Today (press release),

Northwest Ohio programs get $355,782 in breast cancer grants -- Mar 27, 2006
...in grants to programs in northwest Ohio that provide community-based breast cancer education, breast cancer screenings, or breast cancer treatment programs for ... Toledo Blade,

Study: pumping iron lifts spirits of breast cancer survivors -- Mar 27, 2006
Breast cancer treatment often involves chemotherapy and radiation, which can result in severe fatigue. That's another thing addressed by weight training. ... 7Online.com,

Breast cancer deaths higher among blacks -- Mar 22, 2006
Significant progress can be made toward reducing racial disparities in cancer death by eliminating the disparities in breast cancer treatment,�? Bickell said. ... The Advocate,

Cancer expert demands new wonder drug for all -- Mar 25, 2006
THE head of Australia's largest breast cancer treatment centre has slammed the Federal Government, labelling its delay in subsidising a new breast cancer drug ... Sydney Morning Herald,

Failing blacks who get breast cancer -- Mar 22, 2006
Bickell said progress can be made toward reducing stark disparities in cancer deaths by eliminating differences in breast cancer treatment. ... Newsday,

Weight lifting called a benefit for survivors of breast cancer -- Mar 27, 2006
That may be because breast-cancer treatment can reduce the ability to lift and carry things, said Kathryn Schmitz, a University of Pennsylvania researcher who ... Deseret News,

- Results Presented Today at Key European Breast Cancer Medical ... -- Mar 23, 2006
Femara is now the first and only aromatase inhibitor (AI) licensed for treatment across the entire breast cancer treatment spectrum - before surgery, directly ... ITNews,

Distance from Radiation Therapy Facility Impacts Breast Cancer ... -- Mar 17, 2006
...woman lives from a radiation therapy facility, the less likely she is to get lumpectomy with adjuvant radiation therapy for early stage breast cancer, and may ... eMaxHealth.com,

Herceptin Approved for Early Breast Cancer In NZ -- Mar 23, 2006
...represents a major step forward in our quest to ensure New Zealand women get rapid and appropriate access to this significant advance in breast cancer treatment ... Scoop.co.nz (press release),

Massage Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Swelling of ... -- Mar 19, 2006
...term and long-term efficacy of massage therapy alone compared to massage therapy plus compression bandaging in the treatment of breast cancer treatment-related ... Community Dispatch (press release)

New skirmishes in the war on cancer -- Mar 22, 2006
The new data is the result of a clinical trial which compared the use of the standard breast cancer treatment, Taxol, to using Taxol and a blood vessel ... Ars Technica,

New Clinical Data Show Benefits of Femara(R) for Women With Breast ... -- Mar 23, 2006
About Femara Femara is now the first and only aromatase inhibitor (AI) licensed for treatment across the entire breast cancer treatment spectrum - before ... PR Newswire (press release),

Drug that opens a new front in the battle against breast cancer -- Mar 23, 2006
A spokesman for Roche said that while the drug was not currently available for breast cancer treatment, the company was starting recruitment this week of 700 ... Times Online,

Update 1-Sanofi's Taxotere gets FDA nod for stomach cancer -- Mar 23, 2006
The French drugmaker said European regulators were also reviewing the widely used breast cancer treatment for the additional use in advanced stomach cancer. ... Reuters

Cancer researchers get Hillman grants -- Mar 23, 2006
Mark Nichols, Ph.D. - Understanding resistance to antihormone therapy in breast cancer treatment: Developing new RNA interference tools and drug screens to ... Pittsburgh Business Times,

Nurses Warn Of New Pregnancy Threat -- Mar 27, 2006
Meanwhile a second study published today advocates weight training as a way of helping women recover from breast cancer treatment. ... StaffNurse.com,

Looking for consensus on how to manage metastatic breast cancer -- Mar 24, 2006
...the discussion. Despite improvements in breast cancer treatment, patients with metastatic disease are still likely to die. There ... Innovations-Report,

Drug to help fight breast cancer -- Mar 23, 2006
NICE, France, March 23 (UPI) -- Cancer researchers say they have come up with a new breast cancer treatment that can starve tumors of blood and slow the disease ... United Press International

Ginseng may fight breast cancer -- Mar 23, 2006
Center assessed the effects of ginseng use in 1,455 breast cancer patients already enrolled in a larger epidemiological study of breast cancer treatment and ... myDNA.com,

Early Use of Zoledronic Acid Prevents Letrozole-Related Bone Loss -- Mar 24, 2006
March 24, 2006 (Nice, France) — Women who receive zoledronic acid (Zometa) at the initiation of breast cancer treatment with letrozole (Femara) have less ... Medscape (subscription)

Sanofi's Taxotere gets FDA nod for stomach cancer -- Mar 23, 2006
The French drugmaker said European regulators were also reviewing the widely used breast cancer treatment for the additional use in advanced stomach cancer. Reuters

Doctor helps cancer victims over hurdles -- Mar 21, 2006
Dr. Vladimir Lange, Harvard Medical School graduate and author of the successful cancer guide "Be A Survivor: Your Guide To Breast Cancer Treatment," has just ... Edwardsville Intelligencer,

Breast cancer patients' wait for treatment grows longer -- Mar 7, 2006
WAITS for breast cancer treatment are getting worse as the NHS battles to meet a key target to speed up access to care, new figures revealed yesterday. ... Scotsman,

Ten per cent of breast cancer treatment 'needless' -- Mar 3, 2006
Screening women for breast cancer could lead to a 10 per cent rate of over-diagnosis meaning many are given treatment they would not have needed otherwise ... Daily Mail - UK,

In 2005 Important Advances Made in Breast Cancer Treatment and ... -- Mar 6, 2006
It was a good year in women's health, notably breast cancer treatment and detection. The December issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource ... eMaxHealth.com,

Sheryl Crow begins breast-cancer treatment -- Feb 27, 2006
Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow (music) revealed over the weekend that she underwent surgery last week "for minimally invasive breast cancer.". ... LiveDaily.com

Woman lauded for forming cancer support group -- Mar 21, 2006
Yoplait Champion by the yogurt company for her work with SOS The award is given each year to 25 people nationwide who work on breast cancer treatment, support ... Annapolis Capital,

Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines Rapidly Adopted in Practice -- Mar 7, 2006
NEW YORK MAR 06, 2006 (Reuters Health) - An analysis of data from a US-based cancer registry suggests that from 1987 to 2000, physicians have been quick to ... Cancerpage.com,

Wyeth Stops Breast Cancer Trial -- Mar 16, 2006
Wyeth (WYE:NYSE - commentary - research - Cramer's Take) has decided to stop late-stage trials of a proposed breast cancer treatment after a review concluded ... TheStreet.com

Women with breast cancer who choose preventive mastectomies -- Mar 20, 2006
..."A large majority of women were satisfied with their decisions to have the preventive mastectomy in addition to their primary breast cancer treatment," said ... Innovations-Report,

Cancer treatment targets not being met -- Mar 8, 2006
...men with prostate cancer - one of the most common types - are waiting two months or more to start treatment and waiting times for breast cancer treatment have ... Glasgow Evening Times,

Adjuvant Taxotere® and Herceptin® Effective for Breast Cancer ... -- Mar 6, 2006
...in addition to 5-FU, epirubicin and cyclophosphamide (FEC) for adjuvant therapy of women with axillary-node positive or high-risk node negative breast cancer. ... Cancer Consultants (press release),

Gene test offers hope for brain cancer patients -- Mar 15, 2006
Other targeted drugs include the breast cancer treatment Herceptin, which is given only to women whose key gene is overactive, and Iressa, a drug scientists ... Standard-Speaker,

Kaiser Daily Women's Health Policy Report Summarizes Studies ... -- Mar 23, 2006
..."Missed Opportunities: Racial Disparities in Adjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment," Journal of Clinical Oncology : Nina Bickell, associate professor of health ... Kaiser network.org,

Kerr joins Valley crowd -- Mar 22, 2006
...helps organize the golf classic, said proceeds will go to the Evelyn Lauder's Breast Cancer Research Foundation and to a Valley breast cancer treatment facility ... Arizona Republic,

Letter: Seeking support for breast-cancer walk -- Mar 15, 2006
Avon Foundation. As we all know, Marblehead has a number of women that are currently in all phases of breast-cancer treatment. We ... Marblehead Reporter,

Menopause and Meditation for Breast Cancer Survivors -- Mar 2, 2006
One of the consequences of breast cancer treatment for younger women is the abrupt onset of menopause and its related symptoms. ... Community Dispatch (press release)

Cancer survivor tells tale of hope -- Mar 19, 2006
...and organizations set up tables, providing products, services and information to women recovering from breast cancer and undergoing breast cancer treatment. ... The Republican,

Pay attention to your breasts -- Mar 11, 2006
A recent development in breast cancer treatment is the approval of a drug (in the United States) called letrozole as initial therapy for treatment of ... Malaysia Star,

Early, Unproven Findings Changing Doctors' Practice -- Mar 14, 2006
In the JNCI study, Giordano's group tracked changes in breast-cancer treatment after researchers announced preliminary findings on Taxol (paclitaxel) at the ... Forbes

Kylie to launch perfume -- Mar 27, 2006
The singer, who is recovering from breast cancer treatment, is in talks with cosmetics bosses to give it a name and choose packaging. ... Daily Times,

A cancer drug's big price rise disturbs doctors and patients -- Mar 12, 2006
...treatments. In 1992, Bristol-Myers Squibb faced protests for its plans to charge $4,000 a year for Taxol, a breast cancer treatment. ... International Herald Tribune,

UNM to open Las Cruces cancer center this summer -- Mar 10, 2006
...gpr30. Because estrogen plays a large role in breast cancer, the discovery could have implications for breast cancer treatment. ... New Mexico Business Weekly,

95bFM: The Tuesday Wire with Noelle -- Mar 27, 2006
The row about Pharmac funding for the controversial early-stage breast cancer treatment Herceptin is continuing all over the world. ... Scoop.co.nz (press release),

Epigenomics Confirms Lead Marker for Prediction of Breast Cancer ... -- Mar 10, 2006
He added, the data corroborate PITX2 as lead marker in Epigenomics panel of markers for the prediction of breast cancer treatment response and relapse. ... WebWire (press release),

Epigenomics confirms lead marker for prediction of breast cancer ... -- Mar 10, 2006
...to administer chemotherapy.". panel of markers for the prediction of breast cancer treatment response and relapse. "The benefit of ... PresseBox (Pressemitteilung)(abonnement),

Guideline Writers Reject Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast ... -- Mar 13, 2006
HOLLYWOOD, FL -- March 13, 2006 -- New guidelines for breast cancer treatment relegate the use of partial breast irradiation -- a procedure in which intensive ... DG News

Vons raises funds to fight cancer -- Mar 9, 2006
..."The Breast Buddies program gives hope to women going through breast cancer treatment, and Vons' contribution is so meaningful.". ... Fontana Herald-News,

Singer Sheryl Crow is ready to tour following breast cancer ... -- Mar 17, 2006
The 44-year-old rocker postponed tour dates set for March and April after having successful breast cancer surgery last month. She ... 9NEWS.com,

Less risk, better result -- Mar 25, 2006
...breast. At 29, around her 10th wedding anniversary, Grimm was diagnosed with breast cancer. Treatment included a mastectomy. "A ... Herald Times Reporter,

The Seasons of Our Lives -- Mar 15, 2006
Ted spoke about his friend Mo, who told him recently that her breast-cancer treatment hadn’t been as bad as she’d expected, so we called her on the phone ... The Southern,

GIRL, 8, IN DRUG BID FOR MUM -- Mar 24, 2006
Herceptin. Mum Claire McDonnell, 33, had been due to start a course of breast cancer treatment with the £20,000-a-year drug. But ... Mirror.co.uk,

Norfolk joy at Herceptin deal -- Mar 11, 2006
This puts Norfolk at the forefront of breast cancer treatment, with many health authorities elsewhere in the country refusing to prescribe it and some patients ... Norfolk Eastern Daily Press,

Nanotechnology is Addressing Unmet Needs in the Pharmaceutical ... -- Mar 24, 2006
Nanoparticles have also been designed to effectively target disease sites for treatment, including Abraxane, a breast cancer treatment developed by American ... Genetic Engineering News,

S.Africa patients to sue Discovery for Herceptin -- Mar 10, 2006
...her public health authority to pay for Herceptin, after a High Court judge ruled that the health body need not pay for early-stage breast cancer treatment, as ... Reuters South Africa,

Cancer battle Kylie's surprise visit delights tsunami theatre kids -- Mar 13, 2006
Though still undergoing breast cancer treatment, she looked stunning in a sleeveless blue dress, headscarf and straw hat, and a garland of white flowers. ... Glasgow Daily Record,

Cancer drugs offer chance for normal life -- Feb 26, 2006
...of resistance. A breast cancer treatment, he said, targets the enzymes associated with the growth of those tumors, Kane said. "It ... Dailyrecord.com,

Bras to fight cancer -- Mar 5, 2006
Money raised for the Cups for a Cure display will be sent to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which is dedicated to breast cancer treatment and the ... Worcester Telegram (subscription),

Cytyc Corporation Marks 10th Anniversary as a Public Company -- Mar 8, 2006
Ablation System is quickly becoming the market leader and the many benefits of our MammoSite(R) Radiation Therapy System for breast cancer treatment are being ... Genetic Engineering News,

New Recommendation For Lymphedema -- Feb 27, 2006
..."These Women Who Have Had Breast Cancer Treatment Are Told Not To Lift Anything Heavier Than Five To Fifteen Pounds Ever Again In Their Lives.". ... CBS 5 - Green Bay,

From Crow to Pitbull -- Mar 14, 2006
SHERYL CROW, who recently cancelled her March tour due to her ongoing breast cancer treatment, will get back onstage this summer with DAVE MATTHEWS BAND when ... Rolling Stone

Thousands sign petition to speed up drug funding -- Mar 13, 2006
Groups pushing to speed up the extension of funding for the potentially life-saving breast cancer treatment Herceptin are to present a 17,000-signature ... Stuff.co.nz,

Cytyc Corporation Marks 10th Anniversary as a Public Company -- Mar 8, 2006
Ablation System is quickly becoming the marketleader and the many benefits of our MammoSite(R) Radiation TherapySystem for breast cancer treatment are being ... Finanzen.net,

The pleasure of giving back -- Mar 2, 2006
She has written a book about breast cancer treatment and donates profits from the book to the Ronald McDonald House and Gilda's Club. ... The Capital Times,

Kylie surprises tsunami orphans -- Mar 13, 2006
The pop star is patron and sponsor of the Children of the Sea theatre group but had been kept from seeing them by breast cancer treatment, the BBC reports. ... The Age,

Kylie mounts elephant in tribute to tsunami troupe -- Mar 13, 2006
Ms Minogue, 37, is patron and sponsor of the group but had been unable to attend any of their performances because of her breast cancer treatment. ... Telegraph.co.uk,

'I would like to die in my country' -- Mar 20, 2006
Globe's inquiries. Pourzand was arrested in November 2001, a few months after Kar left Iran for breast cancer treatment. Permission ... Boston Globe,

United Way adds 3 agencies -- Mar 14, 2006
14, United Way has 98 nonprofit agencies. • Bridge Breast Network plans to increase funding for breast cancer treatment and program services. ... Dallas Morning News (subscription),

Kylie Minogue Now Writes Kiddy Books -- Mar 9, 2006
...still unclear. Since being laid up from her breast cancer treatment, Kylie Minogue (CDs) has had a lot of time on her hands. She ... hecklerspray,

Howard enters Melbourne media row -- Mar 10, 2006
Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman, may appear, along with singer Kylie Minogue, who is in her hometown of Melbourne recovering from breast cancer treatment. ... BBC News,

No change to Australian terror threat level ahead of C’wealth ... -- Mar 10, 2006
Nicole Kidman, are expected to appear, along with diminutive singer Kylie Minogue, who is in her hometown of Melbourne recovering from breast cancer treatment. ... Peninsula On-line,

Morning flights face disruption, traffic on roads due to exodus -- Mar 4, 2006
...in Nicosia yesterday said they hope to create the world’s longest chain of bras next month to raise money and awareness for breast cancer treatment. ... Kathimerini,

UltraClinics(TM), Inc. Develops a Same Day Breast Cancer Diagnosis ... -- 25 Jan 2006
...can have a breast biopsy performed, receive a written laboratory report, and meet with a specialist by video-conferencing for breast cancer treatment planning ... Market Wire (press release)

Kylie finishes 'successful' breast cancer treatment -- Jan 13, 2006
By Simon Freeman. The singer Kylie Minogue has been told that her six-month treatment for breast cancer has been successful. Publicists ... Times Online,

BREAST CANCER -- A quick study -- Jan 17, 2006
...nejm.org. * LEARN MORE ABOUT breast cancer treatment at http://patients.uptodate.com and www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo. The research ... Jackson Hole Star-Tribune,

Docs test new breast cancer treatment -- Jan 13, 2006
Canadian doctors are studying a method of treatment for early-stage breast cancer patients that could cut their treatment time from several weeks to a single ... myDNA.com,

Scientists Test 5-Day Breast Cancer Treatment -- Jan 9, 2006
WASHINGTON - Radiation may get a little easier for thousands of breast cancer patients: Doctors now can target cancer-killing beams just at the tumor site ... Tampa Tribune,

Celsion Sells Breast Cancer Treatment Subsidiary to Former CEO in ... -- Jan 17, 2006
...associated with Celsion's Adaptive Phased Array (APA) technology, for the purpose of further developing this technology for the treatment of breast cancer. ... Genetic Engineering News,

Breast Cancer Treatment Reduced From Six Weeks To Five Days. -- Jan 16, 2006
A new therapy to treat breast cancer reduces the radiation time from six weeks to five days. This is very useful for the patients as it is less convenient. ... MedIndia,

Family Influences Breast Cancer Treatment Among Older Hispanics -- Jan 14, 2006
..."The study's findings that families may actually make the final breast cancer treatment decision, particularly in older Latinas regardless of acculturation, is ... Medical News Today (press release),

NU study might improve breast cancer treatment -- Jan 16, 2006
...by Joanna Allerhand. A recent study by Northwestern researchers might help doctors predict which breast cancer patients are least likely to survive. ... Daily Northwestern,

For Latinas, cancer treatment is a family affair -- Jan 9, 2006
...type of treatment they should receive, according to` new study findings, which may offer insight into the disparities observed in breast cancer treatment among ... NewKerala.com,

Cancer woman's herceptin joy -- Jan 19, 2006
...spent months fighting for. Herceptin - a potentially lifesaving breast cancer treatment - looked just like water. Kasia, 39, said ... Cambridge Evening News,

Some Groups Rely On Family To Determine Cancer Treatment -- Jan 10, 2006
...(NBC News) - Figuring out the right kind of breast cancer treatment isn't just a decision between patient and doctor, sometimes the whole family gets involved. ... KSDK,

Good showing for alternative breast-cancer drug -- Jan 18, 2006
...online at nejm.org. LEARN MORE about breast cancer treatment at patients.upto date.com and cancer.gov/cancerinfo. THE QUESTION: As ... NorthJersey.com,

Radically faster breast cancer treatment -- Jan 9, 2006
Radiation may get a little easier for thousands of breast cancer patients: Doctors now can target cancer-killing beams just at the tumour site instead of the ... Hamilton Spectator (subscription),

Work Stress Leads To Heart Disease And Diabetes -- Jan 23, 2006
Breast Cancer Treatment Reduces Risk Of Heart Disease (February 22, 2005) -- Women with breast cancer treated with the anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen are at ... Science Daily (press release)

Genentech's 4th-Qtr Profit Climbs 64% on Cancer Drugs (Update2) -- Jan 10, 2006
...in New York. Genentech is counting on Avastin and the Herceptin breast- cancer treatment to help the company pass Amgen Inc. as ... Bloomberg

Study help for breast cancer side-effect -- Jan 16, 2006
A new study aims to discover if exercise helps women who suffer the pain and embarrassment of swollen upper arms following breast cancer treatment. ... The Age,

Box: Doctors Test New Breast Cancer Method -- Jan 9, 2006
SPEEDIER TREATMENT: A new approach to breast cancer treatment can cut radiation therapy down from the usual six weeks to five days. ... Forbes

In 2005, Advances Made in Breast Cancer Treatment and Detection -- Dec 28, 2005
Newswise — It was a good year in women’s health, notably breast cancer treatment and detection. The December issue of Mayo Clinic ... Newswise (press release)

Genentech Says 4th-Qtr Profit Climbs on Cancer Drug Sales -- Jan 10, 2006
Genentech is counting on Avastin and the Herceptin breast cancer treatment to help the company pass Amgen Inc. as the top US seller of cancer drugs by 2010. ... Bloomberg

Discovery may lead to new breast cancer treatment -- Jan 4, 2006
Australian researchers have discovered rare breast stem cells that could lead to new drugs or therapies to treat breast cancer. ... ABC Regional Online,

Fatigue may persist after breast cancer treatment -- Jan 9, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Approximately one third of women treated for breast cancer experience fatigue for the first five years after treatment, and for ... Reuters.uk,

Fatigue persists long after breast cancer treatment -- Jan 9, 2006
9, 2006 – Up to one third of women treated for breast cancer report fatigue symptoms up to 10 years after diagnosis, according to a new study. ... Cancerfacts.com,

Breast Cancer Treatment Influenced By Family -- Jan 8, 2006
The study participants were interviewed about different aspects of breast cancer treatment. The main focus of the study was to identify ... MedIndia,

Breast Cancer Treatment - Eisai Announces Phase II Data On E7389 ... -- Dec 27, 2005
Researchers today presented preliminary safety and efficacy data for E7389 in the treatment of advanced, refractory breast cancer during the San Antonio Breast ... Medical News Today (press release),

Stem cell discovery could lead to breast cancer treatment -- Jan 5, 2006
The discovery of stem cells which may be responsible for recurring breast cancer could lead to the development of new treatments for the disease as well as new ... DeHavilland,

Femera promises new choice for breast-cancer treatment -- Jan 3, 2006
1997. This may mean doctors and patients have more of a choice than represent a significant advancement in breast-cancer treatment. ... Port Huron Times Herald,

Breakthrough in breast cancer treatment -- Jan 6, 2006
CANBERRA: Australian scientists have made a breakthrough by discovering rare stem cells that could lead to new drugs or therapies to treat breast cancer. ... Daily News & Analysis,

Xanthus launches human clinical trial for breast cancer treatment -- Jan 3, 2006
Xanthus Life Sciences Inc. has launched a midstage human clinical trial to treat women with metastatic breast cancer. The dosing ... Boston Business Journal,

PETA Pans Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment -- Dec 30, 2005
...edition of the New England Journal of Medicine indicate Herceptin, a drug already shown to prolong survival in patients with advanced breast cancer, can also ... The Heartland Institute,

New methods to fight breast cancer tested -- Jan 10, 2006
Speedier treatment: A new approach to breast cancer treatment can cut radiation therapy down from the usual six weeks to five days. ... Bradenton Herald,

We must care about Alzheimer's -- Jan 21, 2006
The cost of making these drugs available is around £60m a year, a fraction of what is spent on breast cancer treatment, and the same amount the government is ... The Observer,

Quick Study: Breast Cancer -- Jan 15, 2006
...online at www.nejm.org. LEARN MORE ABOUT breast cancer treatment at http://patients.uptodate.com and www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo. Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),

UPDATE 1-Cancer drug sales lift Genentech quarterly profit -- Jan 10, 2006
US sales of breast cancer treatment Herceptin jumped 98 percent to $250.1 million, while US sales of Rituxan for non-hodgkin's lymphoma rose 13 percent from a ... Reuters

Business Notes -- Jan 19, 2006
...at the beginning of October; for each bagel sold, a portion was donated to Mount Auburn Hospital's Breast Center to benefit breast cancer treatment and research ... Watertown TAB & Press,

Response humbles cancer sufferer -- Jan 15, 2006
The latest tally of donations towards his wife, Raewyn's breast cancer treatment has risen to $18,000 – that's up $5000 since just before Christmas. ... Wairarapa Times Age,

Dannii's big supporting role -- Jan 20, 2006
...sister. My priority is Kylie.". Kylie is keeping a low profile in Melbourne while recuperating from breast cancer treatment. Dannii ... Melbourne Herald Sun,

Breast Cancer During Pregnancy Doesn’t Affect Babies -- Jan 13, 2006
The study found no increased risk or any adverse outcome when women were stratified according to their breast cancer treatment. ... MedPage Today,

Lives 'could be saved by changing treatment' -- Dec 29, 2005
By Lyndsay Moss. Changing to a newer breast cancer treatment could save the lives of many women battling the disease, research suggested today. ... Belfast Telegraph,

Health Notebook: UW to test drug for breast cancer -- Jan 11, 2006
By Aaron Nathans. The University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center will test a drug to treat complications from breast cancer treatment. ... The Capital Times,

COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE BREAST CARE -- Jan 12, 2006
A cosmetologist is available to teach women to manage skin and hair changes that might occur as a result of breast cancer treatment, and an attractive ... Arcadia Weekly,

Femara Helps More Women Live Breast Cancer-Free -- Dec 28, 2005
With its recent license, Femara is now the only AI licensed across the entire breast cancer treatment spectrum - before surgery, directly post-surgery, after ... PR Newswire (press release),

European Study Shows Promise of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy ... -- Jan 9, 2006
1,018 patients that documented the advantages of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) in improving the results of early stage breast cancer treatment. ... Business Wire (press release),

Celsion founder quits, to take subsidiary -- Jan 18, 2006
He plans to further develop the technology to create a breast cancer treatment, which is more in line with his original business objectives. ... Baltimore Sun,

Lifetime Announces Free SXSW Show -- Jan 23, 2006
...to aid Shirts for a Cure, a nonprofit organization that sells limited-edition band T-shirts to raise money to help uninsured woman get breast cancer treatment. Aversion

Celsion founder steps down, buys subsidiary for $20M -- Jan 17, 2006
Columbia biopharmaceutical company said Tuesday Cheung has acquired all the outstanding shares of a Celsion subsidiary developing a breast cancer treatment in ... Baltimore Business Journal,

Motherhood after breast cancer? -- Jan 5, 2006
...help inform and educate them about fertility preservation methods following diagnosis and the management of menopausal side-effects of breast cancer treatment. ... Pregnancy and Baby,

Cancer drug 'helps most at risk' -- Dec 29, 2005
Changing to a newer breast cancer treatment could save the lives of many women battling with the disease, research suggests. Women ... Daily Mail - UK,

Letrozole tops tamoxifen for early breast cancer -- Dec 29, 2005
Scientists at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in East Hanover, NJ, discuss molecular models of estogen receptors as they research breast cancer treatment. ... ABC News

University Huggins Lectures will explain genetics of breast cancer -- Jan 5, 2006
By Katie Brandt. People in the United States spend an estimated $3.8 billion on breast cancer treatment each year—and to some avail. ... The University of Chicago Chronicle

Xanthus cancer drug enters Phase 2 trial -- Jan 3, 2006
..."Even though significant advances have been made in the treatment of early breast cancer, treatment options for advanced breast cancer are still limited and ... United Press International

New drug fights breast cancer -- Dec 29, 2005
...for advanced breast cancer. It is now expected to approve the drug for early breast cancer treatment as well. But two local oncologists ... Danbury News Times,

Celsion founder quits -- Jan 18, 2006
He plans to further develop the APA technology to create a breast cancer treatment, which is more in line with his original business objectives. Baltimore Sun,

Judy Kuhn to Sub for Maria Friedman for 6 Weeks Starting February ... -- Jan 20, 2006
Friedman, who under went breast cancer treatment, and exploratory surgery in November, and December is expected back in the show after those six weeks. ... Broadway World,

2005 A Good Year For Breast Cancer Treatments -- Dec 29, 2005
...(AHN) - Significant advances have been made in women's health in 2005, particularly in breast cancer treatment and detection, according to the December issue ... All Headline News

Business briefs -- Jan 11, 2006
...beginning of October and for each bagel sold a portion was donated to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital's Breast Care Center to benefit breast cancer treatment and ... Saugus Advertiser,

Gateway To Hope -- Jan 9, 2006
A South County native and self-described chatty Sicilian just became the first person to begin a unique breast cancer treatment. ... KSDK,

International briefs -- Jan 10, 2006
It was published in Monday's edition of Archives of Internal Medicine. • Five-day breast cancer treatment: Radiation treatment might get a little easier for ... The Olympian,

Local Companies -- Jan 11, 2006
Genentech is counting on colon-cancer treatment Avastin and the Herceptin breast-cancer treatment to help the company pass Amgen Inc. ... San Francisco Examiner,

Take Time for a Mammogram -- Dec 28, 2005
Kidd. But most lumps are not cancerous. And if you do have breast cancer, treatment is more successful when caught early. Deaths ... Oswego County Business Magazine,

Breast cancer gene predicts survival -- Jan 5, 2006
...breast cancer outcome (October 4, 2005) -- Researchers in Sweden have identified 64 genes that can predict who will respond to breast-cancer treatment after ... Science Daily (press release)

FDA OKs New Use for Breast Cancer Drug -- Dec 29, 2005
...cancers. But the two drugs work differently. Tamoxifen, an older drug, has long been a cornerstone of breast cancer treatment. It ... WebMD

Celsion founder buys subsidiary, leaves company -- Jan 17, 2006
...has sold subsidiary Celsion Ltd. to the company's founder, who is leaving to further development of a breast cancer treatment. Augustine ... Washington Business Journal,

Governor wants $5M to advance cancer center -- Jan 7, 2006
...years. The KU Cancer Center more than doubled its size in 2003, adding 30,000 square feet and a new home for breast cancer treatment. ... Lawrence Journal World,

Xanthus Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial with Symadex in Women ... -- Jan 3, 2006
..."Even though significant advances have been made in the treatment of early breast cancer, treatment options for advanced breast cancer are still limited and ... PharmaLive.com (press release),

Genentech: An expensive darling -- Jan 9, 2006
Genentech's three top products are: Herceptin, a breast cancer treatment for patients with a specific gene; Avastin, a treatment for colorectal cancer; and ... CNN/Money

Mind willing flesh weak? They all come here -- Dec 31, 2005
Pune, December 31: When Linda Vijeh chose Pune for breast cancer treatment, she did so for two reasons: one, she could get the wonder drug, Herepticin ... Pune Newsline,

Community Briefs -- Jan 6, 2006
For those individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment, gas, meals and lodging assistance, when necessary, is also available. ... Pahrump Valley Times,

Delta Air Lines, Alkermes, Hollinger -- Dec 28, 2005
Novartis AG (NVS) said the Food and Drug Administration has approved breast cancer treatment Femara in a new indication as a treatment for use after surgery in ... Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

Opening View: Energy Data on Tap -- Dec 29, 2005
Novartis (NVS: sentiment, chart, options) reported that the Food and Drug Administration has approved breast cancer treatment Femara in a new indication as a ... Schaeffers Research,

Japanese drugmaker may expand Durham, NC, presence -- Jan 4, 2006
...stage. The company's leading cancer therapy is a breast cancer treatment that recently completed Phase II clinical trials. Eisai ... TMCnet

NHS: Condition critical -- Jan 5, 2006
...treatment? What choice for the patient refused the breast cancer treatment Herceptin and forced to take her local NHS trust to court? ... Socialist Party,

FTC chief concerned about drug patent deals -- Jan 11, 2006
The patent settlement challenged in that case involved AstraZeneca's Tamoxifen Citrate, the most widely prescribed drug for breast cancer treatment. ... Reuters

Europe ADRs eke out tepid gains -- Dec 29, 2005
Novartis (NVS) shares added as much as 1% to $52.69 after it said the Food and Drug Administration has approved breast cancer treatment Femara as a treatment ... Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

Hilton, Flyi, Merck, Ford, GM likely to feature -- Dec 29, 2005
Novartis AG said after Wednesday's closing bell said the Food and Drug Administration has approved breast cancer treatment Femara in a new indication as a ... Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

Program to recycle unused medicine getting little use -- Jan 16, 2006
State Sen. Kirk Schuring proposed the legislation after hearing from a constituent with medicine leftover from his late wife's breast cancer treatment. ... Akron Beacon Journal,

He Got His Own Date For The Weekend - And A Lifetime -- Jan 15, 2006
...first grandchild. Martha is the glue for the family, even after undergoing breast-cancer treatment last year, Steve says. "She's ... Hartford Courant,

King Features Syndicate -- Jan 11, 2006
One star who did perform, at least on video, was Kylie Minogue - who is still recovering from breast-cancer treatment - dancing to her song "Love at First Sight ... Winston-Salem Journal,

Forecasts On Novartis' Femara May Rise $1B -- Dec 29, 2005
0901 GMT [Dow Jones]--Novartis' (NVS) cancer drug Femara receiving approval as early adjuvant breast cancer treatment in post-menopausal women, is already ... New Ratings

Britain pushes for Femara approval -- Dec 29, 2005
LONDON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- British health officials are calling for quick approval of Femara for early breast cancer treatment. The ... United Press International

This Week in Health -- Dec 23, 2005
They say their findings could help doctors and patients to select the best breast cancer treatment; for example, women with the genetic change might get more ... Intelihealth.com,

Family Issues Take Precedence For Brett Favre -- Dec 28, 2005
Those off-the-field issues include his father and brother-in-law's death, his wife's breast cancer treatment and the destruction of his family home as a result ... Packers.com

Region to benefit from bill -- Dec 24, 2005
It also pays for a Duarte hospital's biomedical imaging program; a breast cancer treatment program at Loma Linda University; and an urban combat training ... Los Angeles Daily News,

Families a draw for stars -- Dec 23, 2005
Pop singer Kylie Minogue usually returns to Australia at Christmas but, because of breast cancer treatment, she will remain overseas with boyfriend Olivier ... Melbourne Herald Sun,

This Week in Health -- 23 Dec 2005
They say their findings could help doctors and patients to select the best breast cancer treatment; for example, women with the genetic change might get more ... Intelihealth.com,

Families a draw for stars -- 23 Dec 2005
Pop singer Kylie Minogue usually returns to Australia at Christmas but, because of breast cancer treatment, she will remain overseas with boyfriend Olivier ... Melbourne Herald Sun,

Accessibility of Radiation Therapy Facilities Influences Breast ... -- Dec 21, 2005
According to a study conducted in Florida, women with localized breast cancer are more likely to receive breast conserving surgery and radiation therapy (BCSR ... Cancer Consultants (press release),

Eisai sees hope for breast cancer treatment in lowly sea sponge -- Dec 20, 2005
But aesthetics are undoubtedly of little concern to the estimated 200,000 Americans diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and for whom the Halichondria ... NorthJersey.com,

The breast cancer lottery: 9 months to wait for treatment -- Dec 18, 2005
Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP deputy leader, said: "It is just not acceptable that there continues to be a postcode lottery for breast cancer treatment. ... The Herald,

Breast Cancer Treatment Site Launches to Provide Centralized ... -- Dec 19, 2005
Breast cancer survivor, Melissa Buhmeyer, has launched Breastcancer-Treatment.us, a web site focused on breast cancer treatment news and survivor experiences ... PR Web (press release),

Breast Cancer Treatment -- Dec 16, 2005
What has become clear after reviewing results from multiple breast cancer treatment trials is that hormone therapy and chemotherapy regimens generally offer ... Food Consumer,

DRUG WIN FOR MUM -- Dec 21, 2005
A MUM who went into debt to pay for her breast cancer treatment won the first step yesterday in her battle to get Herceptin prescribed on the NHS. ... Mirror.co.uk,

Cover Story: New hope for breast cancer -- Dec 19, 2005
A DECADE ago, breast cancer treatment would consist of one or a combination of these therapies: surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and/or radiotherapy. ... New Straits Times,

Lothian NHS close to breast cancer waiting times target -- Dec 19, 2005
But SNP deputy leader Nicola Sturgeon said: "It is just not acceptable that there continues to be a postcode lottery for breast cancer treatment. ... Scotsman,

Breast cancer drug may work in lung cancer -- Dec 16, 2005
Survival gain seen with breast-cancer drug (December 9, 2005) -- Researchers said Friday that, for the first time, a newer breast-cancer treatment appears to ... Science Daily (press release)

Panel Revises Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines -- Dec 13, 2005
13, 2005 — Recently released guidelines for breast cancer treatment contain a major revision that paves the way for more individualized treatment, physicians ... ABC News

Chemotherapy de-emphasized for breast cancer treatment -- Dec 10, 2005
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE. SAN ANTONIO - For years, doctors have had a quick answer for breast cancer patients such as Eva Ossorio: Poison them. ... Houston Chronicle,

Dartmouth-Hitchcock taking part in breast cancer treatment study -- Dec 9, 2005
LEBANON, NH --Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is taking part in a national breast cancer study on a treatment that could allow more intensive radiation in a ... Boston Globe,

Summary: Shift in Breast Cancer Treatment -- Dec 10, 2005
WHAT: New guidelines say doctors should change the way they decide how to treat breast cancer. OLD & NEW: Previously, chemotherapy ... Forbes

Study indicates continued breast-cancer treatment helps -- Dec 10, 2005
The findings were reported Friday at a breast cancer conference in Texas. Tamoxifen has been a mainstay of breast cancer treatment for decades. ... Kansas.com,

Encouraging Results of Introgen's ADVEXIN Breast Cancer Treatment ... -- Dec 8, 2005
SABCS) in 2004, and the update is being reported in conjunction with the presentation of data from additional Introgen studies for breast cancer treatment at ... PR Newswire (press release),

Plan pays more for breast cancer treatment -- Dec 12, 2005
12 (UPI) -- The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reportedly will pay more for improvements in breast cancer treatment, as it has done for heart attacks and ... United Press International

Taxane-Based Breast Cancer Treatment Cost-Effective Compared to 5 ... -- Dec 13, 2005
The researchers analyzed the results of the Breast Cancer International Research Group (BCIRG) 001 study, in which the switch to docetaxel (Taxotere) instead ... DG News

Better Breast Cancer Treatment -- Dec 14, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 211,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Many of them have ... drkoop.com

Breast Cancer Survival Rates Climb with Radiation after Surgery -- Dec 16, 2005
...by its side effects. Cancer experts said this study would have a major impact on breast cancer treatment. Dr. William Gradishar ... Daily News Central,

An orchestrated attack on cancer -- Dec 17, 2005
But today, as head of an international research consortium aimed at integrating breast cancer treatment, Piccart is actually a skilled conductor. ... Jerusalem Post,

Hassle-free permanent makeup saves time -- Dec 21, 2005
Breast reconstruction: As part of breast reconstruction after breast cancer treatment, skilled permanent makeup artists can create the illusion of a natural ... Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),

Breast cancer drug may work in lung cancer -- Dec 16, 2005
She added that she thought the results were "exciting" because the aromatase inhibitors have proven their value in breast cancer treatment. ... United Press International

Community Briefs -- Dec 21, 2005
For those individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment, gas, meals and lodging assistance, when necessary, is also available. ... Pahrump Valley Times,

Introgen's INGN 241 Shows Promise in Treatment of Breast Cancer ... -- Dec 12, 2005
...preclinical studies its investigational cancer therapy INGN 241 reduced tumor growth and increased tumor cell death in various breast cancer treatment regimens ... PR Newswire (press release),

Cancer clinic push honors victim's life -- Dec 10, 2005
Litt said breast cancer treatment options, particularly for the poor, frustrate her and has led to her involvement with trying to open a facility in Perez's ... The News-Press,

Blue Cross incentives target breast cancer Plan would pay more for ... -- Dec 11, 2005
Now the Blues are laying the groundwork to provide incentives for quality improvements in breast cancer treatment and other complex diseases. ... Crain's Detroit Business (subscription),

The queue to save women’s lives -- Dec 18, 2005
The worst waits to start breast cancer treatment recorded are in NHS Grampian, where the longest delay in the first six months of 2005 was 276 days – at ... The Herald,

Breast Cancer Raises More Risks -- Dec 8, 2005
Among women in the study who remained cancer-free for at least 10 years after breast cancer treatment, only three extra cancers were seen annually among 1,000 ... CBS News

First Line Treatment with Herceptin Improves Outcomes in Early ... -- Dec 9, 2005
SAN ANTONIO, TX -- December 9, 2005 -- The use of trastuzumab (Herceptin) in combination with standard adjunctive breast cancer treatment results in ... DG News

Femara (Letrozole) Approved for Early Invasive Breast Cancer Post ... -- Dec 8, 2005
Femara is now the first and only aromatase inhibitor (AI) licensed for treatment across the entire breast cancer treatment spectrum - before surgery, directly ... DG News

Breast cancer drug looks more promising -- Dec 8, 2005
They make a convincing case for using Herceptin earlier in breast cancer treatment, said Dr. Robert Carlson, a Stanford University breast cancer expert who had ... Miami Herald,

Breast Cancer Study Boosts Herceptin's Promise -- Dec 11, 2005
The Finnish study supports the use of the drug earlier in breast cancer treatment, said Stanford University breast cancer expert Dr. Robert Carlson. ... HealthCentral.com

Pharmac defends alternative drug -- Dec 18, 2005
...cancer. Pharmac's Medical Director, Dr Peter Moodie says Lucrin is a suitable breast cancer treatment and women should not worry. ... TVNZ,

Breast-cancer drug tied to survival -- Dec 10, 2005
The findings were reported Friday at a breast-cancer conference in Texas. Tamoxifen has been a mainstay of breast-cancer treatment for decades. ... Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

Herceptin for Early Stage Breast cancer -- Dec 10, 2005
Herceptin is approved for late stage breast cancer treatment but a new study conducted by Breast Cancer International Research Group (BCIRG) have found that ... MedIndia,

Breast Cancer Survivors Face Increased Cancer Risk -- Dec 9, 2005
...drug was commonly used. So is breast cancer treatment potentially dangerous to the future health of a patient? Yes, said study author ... Forbes

Eli Lilly says Canada OKs breast-cancer treatment -- Nov 28, 2005
Reuters) - Eli Lilly Canada (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday Canadian health regulators had approved a combination treatment for breast cancer. ... Reuters

Zoladex controversy avoidable, Nats say -- Dec 20, 2005
AstraZeneca said the new agreement with Pharmac covered long-term supply of 3.6mg and 10.8mg dosages used for prostate and breast cancer treatment. ... New Zealand Herald,

Pharmac and drug company in talks over Zoladex -- Dec 18, 2005
Government drug funding agency Pharmac wants the pharmaceutical company Astra Zeneca, to reverse its decision to remove a breast cancer treatment from the ... Radio New Zealand,

Breast Cancer Survivors at Higher Risk for Developing Other ... -- Dec 9, 2005
...risk is a real and somewhat measurable one, a mong women in the study who remained cancer-free for at least 10 years after breast cancer treatment, only three ... Newsinferno.com,

New research a boost for cancer drug -- Dec 10, 2005
They make a convincing case for using Herceptin earlier in breast cancer treatment, said Robert Carlson, a Stanford University breast cancer expert who had no ... Columbia Daily Tribune,

Distance from radiation therapy facility impacts breast cancer ... -- Nov 27, 2005
...woman lives from a radiation therapy facility, the less likely she is to get lumpectomy with adjuvant radiation therapy for early stage breast cancer, and may ... EurekAlert (press release),

Distance From Radiation Therapy Facility Affects Breast Cancer ... -- Nov 28, 2005
...opposed to mastectomy. Clinical practice guidelines recommend BCSR for early stage breast cancer. However, postoperative breast ... Cancerpage.com,

Teaching hospitals important for breast cancer treatment among ... -- Nov 29, 2005
...percent of breast cancer cases in Florida, teaching hospitals cared for 21.3 percent of uninsured or Medicaid-insured women who needed breast cancer treatment. ... Medical News Today (press release),

Procedure Promises Pain-Free Treatment For Breast Cancer -- Dec 1, 2005
LOS ANGELES -- A new breast cancer treatment being tested in California promises pain-free and side-effect-free radiation therapy that's done quickly. ... WBAL Channel.com,

Eli Lilly says Canada OKs breast-cancer treatment -- Nov 28, 2005
TORONTO (Reuters) - Eli Lilly Canada said on Monday Canadian health regulators had approved a combination treatment for breast cancer. ... Metro Toronto,

New Data Show Survival Benefit for Arimidex(TM) in Early Breast ... -- Dec 9, 2005
TM) (anastrozole) Shown to Reduce Patient's Risk of Death by Nearly a Third Breakthrough new data presented today show breast cancer treatment 'Arimidex ... news aktuell (Pressemitteilung),

New Data Show Survival Benefit for Arimidex(TM) in Early Breast ... -- Dec 9, 2005
9 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakthrough new data presented today show breast cancer treatment 'Arimidex' (anastrozole) is the first aromatase inhibitor (AI) to provide ... PR Newswire (press release),

Survival gain seen with breast-cancer drug -- Dec 9, 2005
9 (UPI) -- Researchers said Friday that, for the first time, a newer breast-cancer treatment appears to offer a survival advantage over tamoxifen, the gold ... United Press International

Survival gain seen with breast-cancer drug -- Dec 9, 2005
SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States (UPI) -- Researchers said Friday that, for the first time, a newer breast-cancer treatment appears to offer a survival advantage ... Monsters and Critics.com,

Breast cancer survivors more likely to get secondary cancer -- Dec 8, 2005
By FC. Breast cancer survivors are at increased risk of having a secondary cancer resulting from breast cancer treatment and or shared genetic predisposition or ... Food Consumer,

This Week in Health -- Dec 16, 2005
New guidelines released earlier this week recommend choosing breast cancer treatment based on what type of tumor each women has -- specifically, based on ... Intelihealth.com,

Breast cancer drug looks more promising -- Dec 9, 2005
The drug Herceptin shows that the heart damage it causes might be avoidable, improving breast cancer treatment. The drug Herceptin ... HappyNews.com,

Breast cancer may not need chemo -- Dec 15, 2005
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 19 cancer centers across the country, recently revised guidelines for breast cancer treatment. ... myDNA.com,

Breast cancer drug looks promising -- Dec 9, 2005
They make a convincing case for using Herceptin earlier in breast cancer treatment, said Dr. Robert Carlson of Stanford University. ... Chicago Sun-Times,

Health Highlights: Dec. 11, 2005 -- Dec 11, 2005
Tamoxifen has been a mainstay of breast cancer treatment for decades, but aromatase inhibitors have emerged as a potentially more effective way of keeping ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

Study: Herceptin drug is helpful in breast cancer at an early ... -- Dec 8, 2005
They make a convincing case for using Herceptin earlier in breast cancer treatment, said Dr. Robert Carlson, a Stanford University expert on breast cancer who ... Winston-Salem Journal,

ARIMIDEX (anastrozole) Featured in Studies Evaluating Impact of ... -- Dec 9, 2005
The full FDA approval status for ARIMIDEX is supported by one of the world's longest running and largest studies of breast cancer treatment after surgery, the ... PharmaLive.com (press release),

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network to Expand ... -- Dec 13, 2005
..."This effort teams Michigan physicians and other health care professionals across the state to compare breast cancer treatment practices and determine which ... PR Newswire (press release),

New Drug Treatment Effective Against Some Breast Cancers -- Dec 1, 2005
A study revealed that the drug Herceptin may radically change breast cancer treatment. (AP Photo). By TRACY WIMBUSH, MD. Oct. 19, 2005 ... ABC News

Study: Breast cancer drug switch may improve odds -- Dec 11, 2005
...reported Friday at a breast cancer conference. Tamoxifen has been a mainstay of breast cancer treatment. Taking it for five years after ... Chicago Tribune,

Good news about survival for breast cancer patients -- Dec 9, 2005
...tamoxifen for two or three years. Tamoxifen has been a mainstay of breast cancer treatment for decades. Other new research suggests the ... WANE,

Good News for Breast Cancer Patients -- Dec 9, 2005
...inhibitors after. using tamoxifen for two or three years. Tamoxifen has been a mainstay of breast cancer treatment for decades. Other new ... WLTX.com,

GlaxoSmithKline cancer drug threatens Herceptin market -- Dec 9, 2005
But to become the next generation breast cancer treatment, lapatinib must either replace Herceptin or prove efficacious in combination with the drug. ... Nature.com (subscription),

Boehringer division issues recall of possibly contaminated breast ... -- Dec 9, 2005
Methotrexate is formulated for intrathecal administration, or direct injection into the tissue surrounding the spine, as a breast cancer treatment. ... Boston Mass High Tech,

MP calls for look at Pharmac decision making process -- Dec 19, 2005
...calls for the Government drug funding agency Pharmac to look seriously at its decision making process following an outcry when breast cancer treatment Zoladex ... Radio New Zealand,

'Lights of Life’ glow pink for cancer center -- Dec 8, 2005
12, Kelly, 4, Mark, 7, Adam, 6, and Andrew, 3 — just completed the walk to better health a few months ago, when Tierney finished her breast cancer treatment. ... Gary Post Tribune,

Alzheimer's patients get less breast cancer therapy -- Nov 30, 2005
Dr. Sherri Sheinfeld Gorin and colleagues from Columbia University, New York, examined the use of breast cancer treatment in patients with Alzheimer's disease ... Reuters.uk,

Bone Marrow Micrometastasis Linked with Poor Outcome in Early ... -- Dec 9, 2005
...two-fold. BMM was most strongly linked with prognosis during the first several years following breast cancer treatment. BMM predicted ... Cancer Consultants (press release),

Enter a Category -- Dec 9, 2005
...breast cancer conference in Texas. Tamoxifen has been a mainstay of breast cancer treatment for decades. Taking it for five years ... New York Newsday,

UK Leads Europe and US in Milestone Post-op Breast Cancer ... -- Dec 7, 2005
...treating them." Femara is now the first and only aromatase inhibitor (AI) licensed for treatment across the entire breast cancer treatment spectrum - before ... PR Newswire (press release),

Source: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation -- Dec 1, 2005
...forms of breast cancer; Dr. Larry Norton, whose dose-density approach to the administration of chemotherapy has revolutionized breast cancer treatment; and Dr ... Yahoo! News (press release)

Arimidex provides better survival rate for post-menopausal women ... -- Dec 14, 2005
...them can provide better survival. The drug Tamoxifen is currently the gold standard for breast cancer treatment. But a study in ... Channel News Asia,

Quilters put joy in every stitch for breast cancer patients -- Dec 2, 2005
She said the quilts her patients receive from Lakeview members have made a huge difference to those who may be going through breast cancer treatment with ... The Citizen - online,

The Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation to ... -- Nov 28, 2005
...expand the TWC's popular Return to Wellness program, which was created to meet the emotional and physical needs facing women, post-breast cancer treatment in a ... PR Newswire (press release),

Safeway Raises $5.6 Million for Breast Cancer Charities -- Dec 5, 2005
The annual campaign benefits a variety of breast cancer treatment and support programs in the communities in which Safeway operates stores. ... Business Wire (press release),

HMO Maccabi adds lifesaving cancer drug to insurance plan -- Dec 7, 2005
The breast cancer treatment costs about NIS 150,000 per patient annually. Other HMOs have already made such changes in eligibility. ... Ha'aretz (subscription),

Safeway raises $5.6M for breast cancer efforts -- Dec 5, 2005
...said late Monday that its fall fund-raising campaign raised $5.6 million this year to help support breast cancer treatment and awareness nationwide. ... San Francisco Business Times,

Safeway raises $5.6M for breast cancer efforts -- Dec 5, 2005
Safeway Inc. said Monday that its fall fundraising campaign raised $5.6 million this year to help support breast cancer treatment and awareness nationwide. ... East Bay Business Times,

£6000 to be refunded to Mrs. Leese for Herceptin treatment -- Nov 24, 2005
Jo-Anne Leese of Cheshire will be refunded £6000 the amount of money she spent on the drug Herceptin for her breast cancer treatment. ... MedIndia,

A terminal prognosis -- Dec 1, 2005
There is a higher-than normal need for breast cancer treatment in Cork and Kerry as the failure to roll out BreastCheck means cancers are being diagnosed later ... The Kerryman,

Glaxo increases focus on cancer treatments -- Dec 3, 2005
...be studies to assess its role in secondary brain cancer associated with breast cancer and as an adjuvant (drug enhancer) in early stage breast cancer treatment ... Business Online,

Chevron plans $15 billion spending increase -- Dec 8, 2005
Co. Hawyard-based Kosan Biosciences Inc. (KOSN) has begun the second phase of a clinical trial for a breast cancer treatment. The ... San Jose Mercury News,

CAT scan detects early breast cancer -- Dec 2, 2005
Breast cancer treatment disparities noted (July 14, 2005) -- Asian American and Pacific Island women are reportedly less likely to have breast-conserving ... Science Daily (press release)

Grant awarded for breast cancer drug research -- Nov 29, 2005
Dr Paul Mullan from the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology is investigating the role of a predictive marker known as TBX2 in breast cancer treatment. ... 4ni.co.uk,

Synthetic protein may cut breast cancer risk -- Nov 27, 2005
...“This is a new proposal and a brand-new way of looking at breast cancer treatment,? said Thomas T. Andersen, a biochemist and cancer researcher at the ... Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

Sanofi-Aventis: Taxotere sales set for modest boost -- Dec 5, 2005
Taxotere is already on the market in the US and Europe as a breast cancer treatment in patients who failed chemotherapy, and as a lung cancer treatment in ... Pharmaceutical Business Review

Cancer has medical solution, say experts -- Nov 28, 2005
...procedures through technology transfer in health care, founders of Healthy Life for All Foundation (HLF) said they have chosen breast cancer treatment among ... Nigeria Daily Independent,

Drug prescribed to aid fertility linked to defects, regulators say -- Nov 28, 2005
...t requiring it, Novartis will send a similar letter to US fertility specialists to remind them that Femara is approved only as a breast cancer treatment, said ... San Jose Mercury News,

Animal Rights Groups Engage in 'Catfight' Over Testing -- Dec 14, 2005
Animal Rights Activists Stage Bird Flu Publicity Stunt (Nov. 8, 2005). PETA Pans Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment (Oct. 25, 2005). ... Town Hall,

HEALTH chiefs were yesterday urged to cut waiting times for cancer ... -- Dec 2, 2005
They showed breast cancer treatment within two months of referral dropped from 86.3 per cent at the start of the year to 85.9 per cent between April and June. ... Glasgow Daily Record,

HMOs pick up state's tab, enlarge healthcare baskets -- Dec 7, 2005
...insurance program. The breast cancer treatment costs about NIS 150,000 per. Other HMOs have already made such changes in eligibility. Two ... Ha'aretz (subscription),

Exercise 'reduces cancer risk' -- 14 Nov 2005
The association says moderate exercise also impedes the disease's progress and is important after breast-cancer treatment, since it helps alleviate typical ... News24,

The Cancer Council Victoria: Euroa Volunteer Unit -- 14 Nov 2005
Alan Rodger, Medical Director, Beatson Oncology Centre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow who spoke on clinical trials, tests and breast cancer treatment in the UK ... Euroa Gazette,

Patient wins fight for breast cancer treatment -- Nov 9, 2005
A BREAST cancer patient yesterday won her battle to receive a potentially life-saving drug from the NHS. North Stoke Primary Care ... Scotsman,

A victory in breast cancer treatment -- Nov 3, 2005
Six weeks of breast cancer treatment can be reduced to one week with a new treatment now available at the Springfield Regional Cancer Center. ... Springfield News Sun (subscription),

New breast cancer treatment slashes radiation time -- Nov 1, 2005
By HEATHER RUTZ. LIMA — A new breast cancer treatment that cuts radiation therapy from seven weeks to five days is now available locally. ... LimaOhio.com,

Study Weighs Breast Cancer Treatment Options -- Nov 3, 2005
A new study is under way to determine if a new breast cancer treatment option is more effective than traditional methods. Unlike ... WNBC,

New push for breast cancer treatment -- Oct 19, 2005
By Carol Nader. PHARMACEUTICAL company Roche will use the results of an international trial to push for the drug Herceptin to be ... The Age (subscription),

Talk offered on breast cancer breakthroughs -- Nov 13, 2005
An Anderson oncologist will give a free talk on breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment at 6:30 pm Nov. 22 at the AnMed Health ... Anderson Independent Mail (subscription),

‘Stunning’ good news for treatment of breast cancer -- Oct 20, 2005
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 20: Cancer researchers today published results showing one of the most dramatic advances in breast cancer treatment in decades. ... Indian Express,

Patients and drug makers agree: Regulators cause them pain -- Nov 13, 2005
...die.". Many other anxious cancer patients are still waiting for Herceptin to be approved for early-stage breast cancer treatment. ... International Herald Tribune,

Breast Cancer Treatment Guide Aimed at Hispanic Women -- Oct 14, 2005
FRIDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A new Spanish-language booklet explains surgery choices to US Hispanic women recently diagnosed ... Forbes

Drug Hailed as Major Advance in Breast Cancer Treatment -- Oct 20, 2005
Herceptin, a drug already used to treat certain advanced breast cancers, also works against an aggressive type of early breast cancer, according to three ... Sci-Tech Today

One week breast cancer treatment promising -- Oct 17, 2005
A new method of radiation - accelerated partial breast irradiation using balloon brachytherapy - makes it more convenient for breast cancer patients to receive ... myDNA.com,

PETA Pans Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment -- Oct 25, 2005
By Randy Hall. (CNSNews.com) - A significant development in treating breast cancer is being hailed by experts as "stunning" and "very ... Town Hall,

Breast Cancer Treatment Breakthrough -- Oct 20, 2005
Doctors say this new breast cancer breakthrough is the most powerful in a decade, especially for the one in five women whose tumors carry excessive amounts of ... KLTV,

Herceptin therapy highly superior to standard breast cancer ... -- Oct 19, 2005
In a joint paper, co-authored by Mayo Clinic's Edith Perez, MD, and Edward Romond, MD, of the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP ... News-Medical.net,

Learning more about breast cancer treatment -- Oct 20, 2005
...the Uniting Church and to hear medical oncologist from the Mater Hospital in Newcastle, Dr Fiona Abell, speak about new developments in breast cancer treatment ... Manning River Times,

Women Skip Treatment For Breast Cancer -- Oct 20, 2005
...warned today. The popular breast cancer treatment tamoxifen is hormone based and can lead to women suffering from hot flushes. A ... StaffNurse.com,

Breast cancer treatment sequencing studied -- Oct 17, 2005
Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers say the sequence of tamoxifen and radiation following lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer patients does not affect ... myDNA.com,

Marital Status Does Not Affect Outcome in Breast Cancer Treatment -- Oct 20, 2005
By Martha Kerr. NEW YORK OCT 20, 2005 (Reuters Health) - A woman's marital status does not affect outcome after surgery and radiation ... Cancerpage.com,

New Study Shows Breast Cancer Treatment Benefits -- Oct 27, 2005
...(WJZ) Baltimore, MD A new comprehensive study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that both screening mammography and new drug therapies have played a ... WJZ,

Real parents: Making it all work after divorce, remarriage, cancer ... -- Nov 12, 2005
Her "miracle" babies — born after breast cancer treatment — let Melody and her husband, Rich, savor their sweet early years. Have an interesting family? ... Seattle Times,

Cancer drug woe of mum -- Nov 10, 2005
Louise was advised to take Herceptin by her doctor after completing breast cancer treatment as a safeguard to prevent the disease coming back. ... Sheffield Today,

Women Fight For Right To Access Cancer Drug -- Nov 11, 2005
...is already used in the treatment of advanced cancer but its manufacturer, Roche, is likely to apply for a licence for its use in early breast cancer treatment. ... News Letter,

Herceptin's benefits not proven, journal says -- Nov 11, 2005
Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, praised Herceptin as a drug that is creating a paradigm shift in the breast-cancer treatment. ... Globe and Mail,

Old disease, new hope -- Nov 8, 2005
In the past decade, area doctors say, breast cancer treatment has changed dramatically, from a one-size-fits-all regimen to targeted treatments that take into ... Concord Monitor,

Harnessing genomic research -- Nov 13, 2005
Regeneration of spinal nerve cells, a new way to personalise breast cancer treatment, rapid near-patient diagnosis of meningitis, MRSA and Chlamydia and ... Medical News Today (press release),

Breast Cancer the focus at Suffolk's University/CC Community ... -- Oct 31, 2005
Pories, an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, after she spoke in Hyannis on Friday about advances in breast cancer treatment (photo by ... Cape Cod Today,

Landmark Symposium Tackles Question of Why Breast Cancer Patients ... -- Nov 3, 2005
...oncology experts to better understand the issue of compliance, raise awareness about the importance of hormonal therapy in breast cancer treatment, and develop ... U.S. Newswire (press release),

New Breast Cancer Treatment Unveiled In Baltimore -- Nov 1, 2005
...(AP) Baltimore, MD Researchers at a conference today in Baltimore announced that they've developed a compound similar to the one produced in pregnant women ... WJZ,

New breast-cancer treatment promising, UAMS doctor says -- Oct 30, 2005
BY NELL SMITH. A new procedure for removing breast-cancer tumors has shown in an early study that it can reduce the need for repeat ... Arkansas Democrat Gazette,

The politics of breast cancer -- Oct 30, 2005
...county, catalogs information relating to the detection, treatment and recovery of breast cancer, including hospitals, breast cancer treatment centers, support ... Portsmouth Herald News,

DECISION DUE ON CANCER DRUG -- Nov 11, 2005
...today. The announcement on the breast cancer treatment Herceptin is expected by Health Minister Shaun Woodward later. Yesterday ... citybeat,

Researchers report a significant advance in breast-cancer ... -- Oct 20, 2005
...including one from the University of Kentucky -- published results today showing one of the most dramatic advances in breast cancer treatment in decades. ... Kentucky.com,

Drug Hailed as Major Advance in Breast Cancer Treatment -- Oct 20, 2005
The director of breast cancer therapy research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which financed two of the studies, says the findings support her belief ... Top Tech News,

Kylie denies seeking 'alternative' breast cancer treatment -- Oct 21, 2005
The 37-year-old singer reassured the public she is "as healthy as can be expected" as she undergoes treatment in Paris. It was reported ... U.TV,

Women on breast cancer treatment opt for injections to curb hot ... -- Oct 24, 2005
Apparently, given a choice, many breast cancer patients using hormone therapies such as Tamoxifen to cut the risk of recurrence, would opt for pills rather ... News-Medical.net,

Women May Avoid the Life-threatening Side Effects Associated with ... -- Nov 1, 2005
November 1, 2005: The latest data released today for the early breast cancer treatment, 'Arimidex' (anastrozole), have highlighted some potentially serious ... PharmaLive.com (press release),

Cardiff women 'wait longer for cancer treatment' -- Nov 2, 2005
Women are waiting longer for breast cancer treatment in Cardiff, Welsh Assembly Health Minister Brian Gibbons said today. Tory health ... ic Wales,

Experts hail drug in treating early breast cancer -- Oct 20, 2005
BY LIZ KOWALCZYK. Cancer researchers published results today showing one of the most dramatic advances in breast cancer treatment in decades. ... Miami Herald,

Harnessing genome research -- Nov 12, 2005
Regeneration of spinal nerve cells, a new way to personalize breast cancer treatment, rapid near-patient diagnosis of meningitis, MRSA and Chlamydia and ... myDNA.com,

Clinical Trial at Arkansas Cancer Research Center Demonstrates ... -- Oct 19, 2005
RITA Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:RITA), a publicly-traded medical device company focused solely on cancer therapies, and the University ... Genetic Engineering News,

Breast cancer drug hailed -- Oct 20, 2005
Cancer researchers today published a report on one of the most dramatic advances in breast cancer treatment in decades, finding that the drug Herceptin reduced ... Boston Globe,

Breast cancer specialists hear firsthand of drug breakthrough -- Oct 21, 2005
Cancer Center, said the seminar was a “very high end�? event that will help doctors keep up with the quickly changing landscape of breast cancer treatment. ... Kentucky.com,

Advances in breast cancer -- Oct 25, 2005
...lesion. Breast cancer treatment is based on four main techniques: surgery, quimiotherapy, radiotherapy and hormonal treatment. It ... EiTB,

Scientists hail breast cancer breakthrough -- Oct 19, 2005
It's been described as the greatest breakthrough in breast cancer treatment in 30 years, but at a cost of $60,000 a year the drug is well out of reach for many ... ABC Online,

New review system to give faster access to cancer drugs -- Nov 3, 2005
Five cancer drugs, including the revolutionary breast-cancer treatment Herceptin, will be the first to be assessed under the new scheme, announced by ministers ... Independent,

Life After Breast Cancer: What No One Tells You -- Oct 19, 2005
...says Patricia A. Ganz, MD, a professor of medicine and public health at UCLA who has done extensive research on the aftereffects of breast cancer treatment. ... Better Homes and Gardens

Women's long wait for cancer treatment -- Nov 3, 2005
WOMEN are waiting longer for breast cancer treatment in Cardiff, Welsh Assembly Health Minister Brian Gibbons said yesterday. Tory ... ic Wales,

Keeping abreast -- Oct 22, 2005
...cancer therapy. “One of the earliest drugs in targeted therapy involved breast cancer treatment,�? he reveals. These treatments ... Malaysia Star,

Business Digest: Panera Bread celebrates National Breast Cancer ... -- Oct 30, 2005
Boston Bread's 14 Panera Bread bakery-cafes were able to donate nearly $1,400 overall for breast cancer treatment and research. ... Daily News Transcript,

Breast cancer fight gets a boost -- Oct 17, 2005
...while the drug, when used in combination with a certain chemo, can harm the heart, Herceptin is the first major breakthrough in breast cancer treatment in six ... London Free Press,

Mark Jones/Community Advocate: Haven could use a hand -- Nov 8, 2005
...to workouts with Candy’s Place instructors that took into consideration issues such as her limited range of motion after breast cancer treatment, she said. ... Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,

Massages Help in Healing Process of Breast Cancer -- Nov 2, 2005
Jenna Glazer, a breast cancer patient, has completed mastectomies, a type of breast cancer treatment, on both breasts, followed by chemo and radiation. ... WJZ,

RITA Medical Systems Reports Third Quarter Results -- Nov 1, 2005
...as a new board member * Received FDA 510(k) clearance for HABIB(TM) 4X Resection Device * Reported pilot study data on breast cancer treatment using RITA ... PR Newswire (press release),

Herceptin 'halves' breast cancer return risk -- Oct 20, 2005
And the latest findings, called one of the "biggest breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment" by one campaign group, will raise hopes of successful treatment ... DeHavilland,

Flu clinics / Health calendar -- Nov 8, 2005
...of Pittsburgh School of Nursing are seeking women with naturally occurring menopause or menopause resulting from breast cancer treatment to participate in a ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

Breast Cancer Awareness and Education -- Oct 22, 2005
Upon the diagnosis of breast cancer, treatment must begin. There are four main methods of treatment: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. ... Yeshiva University Observer

Best defense against breast cancer: Detect it early, treat it ... -- Oct 21, 2005
...level. The good news is that our research and medical communities have improved the options for breast cancer treatment. Surgery ... The Argus,

Breast cancer drug hailed as 'stunning breakthrough' -- Oct 19, 2005
Jeremy Hughes, chief executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer said: "This is one of the biggest breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment. ... Independent,

Subsidise breast cancer drug quickly, say doctors -- Oct 19, 2005
..."It's a one-off ... it's the most important data we've had in breast cancer [treatment] in a quarter of a century," he said. The ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

Benefits Of Longer-term Tamoxifen Use May Take Years To Appear -- Oct 24, 2005
Breast Cancer Treatment Reduces Risk Of Heart Disease (February 22, 2005) -- Women with breast cancer treated with the anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen are at ... Science Daily (press release)

Largest Single-institution Study Demonstrates Mammosite Is A Safe ... -- Oct 18, 2005
Treating breast cancer with MammoSite® resulted in a low risk of complications and was generally well tolerated, according to a University of Pittsburgh ... Science Daily (press release)

Treatments evolve, providing better options -- Oct 30, 2005
...during the past 10 years a program has developed where surgeons, radiologists, oncologists and others involved in breast cancer treatment meet together to ... Palladium-Item,

Cancer drug found to cut some relapses by half -- Oct 20, 2005
BOSTON Cancer researchers published results Thursday showing one of the most dramatic advances in breast cancer treatment in decades. ... International Herald Tribune,

Cancer survivor uses new lease on life to raise research funds -- Oct 26, 2005
And Dr. Helen Pass, who was then Beaumont's chief of breast cancer treatment, ordered an MRI -- technology that revealed unsuspected tumors, in both breasts ... DetNews.com,

: National Breast Cancer Expert available for Comment and ... -- Oct 22, 2005
...cancer surgery. He is also a clinical researcher in breast cancer treatment and works with the latest technologies in the field. Dr ... NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

UTMB receives $350,000 for cancer screenings -- Oct 25, 2005
In addition, the contribution will enable UTMB to provide diagnostic testing for 146 women and comprehensive breast cancer treatment for at least nine women. ... Daily News - Galveston County,

Woman endures seven-hour bus trip after lung operation -- Nov 8, 2005
...journey involved. Two women have also reportedly opted for mastectomies rather then travel to Dublin for breast cancer treatment. Ireland Online,

Fact or Fiction: Surgeon dispels myths, talks frankly about breast ... -- Oct 24, 2005
...what I do. But I am known for breast cancer (treatment),'' said Trekell, who opened the Tennessee Breast Center in 1991. ``We were ... Maryville Daily Times,

Cancer patients sing Herceptin's praises -- Oct 21, 2005
More than a year later, Herceptin - hailed in new studies this week as a revolutionary breast cancer treatment - has dramatically changed her vision of her ... Salt Lake Tribune,

New drug for breast cancer -- Oct 28, 2005
Perhaps the most exciting news concerned the drug Herceptin, which appears to offer oncologists a breakthrough in breast cancer treatment. ... Danbury News Times,

Epigenomics AG Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results -- Nov 1, 2005
..."Independent of any licensing decision by Roche we have every reason to believe in the product potential of our Tamoxifen breast cancer treatment response test ... PrimeZone (press release),

Equal opportunities in cancer treatment -- Oct 22, 2005
...claim gender is not a factor in decisions on cancer funding but during the last election Labour announced an extra £25m for speeding up breast cancer treatment ... Times Online,

Is it a bus? Is it a coach? No, it's a tram on wheels -- Nov 4, 2005
...a very positive step which would have a major impact on the region's cancer sufferers, particularly those fighting to receive breast cancer treatment Herceptin ... Leeds Today,

Extra 7000 get access to breast cancer test -- Oct 18, 2005
A Cancer Institute NSW spokesman said the new fixed site would provide more co