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Not enough sleep raises risk of breast cancer
If you don’t get enough sleep, you could be increasing the risk of getting breast cancer.
According to a new study, scientists have found sleep disruption interferes with the production of melatonin. It’s a hormone that plays an important role in protecting women from cancer.
On the Move With a New Breast Cancer Resource
When a woman is first diagnosed with breast cancer, all kinds of questions go through her mind, and not all of them are about the cancer itself. “Will I be able to remain active? What kind of impact will treatment have on my lifestyle? Can I still be intimate with my significant other?”
Karmanos Cancer Institute Seeks Breast Cancer Patients To Participate In A New Drug Trial
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute is looking for women with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer to participate in a clinical trial.
The Phase II trial at Karmanos is part of an international study to further test a new drug Trastuzumab-DM1, in development by Genentech. The trial will be under the direction of Patricia LoRusso, D.O., Karmanos […]
Breast Cancer - Diagenic Announces Launch Of First Breast Cancer Gene-Expression Blood Test
DiaGenic ASA and Applied Biosystems Inc. today announced the launch of BCtect(TM), a blood-based test for early detection of breast cancer. The test searches for a unique gene expression signature identified by DiaGenic using a custom TaqMan(R) Array manufactured for DiaGenic by Applied Biosystems. India was chosen as the first country for the introduction of […]
Blood Test Could Determine Breast Cancer Risk
The newest breakthrough in determining a woman’s risk of having breast cancer is a simple blood test. The breast cancer gene can discover chances of breast cancer even before a girl starts school.
Eyewitness News 5 will explain what the breast cancer gene is and how the test works. Meet a local family who is deciding […]
Sex Problems Can Follow Breast Cancer
Young women who survive breast cancer often suffer sexual problems afterward, according to a study from Indiana University.
The study found that a significant number of women reported vaginal dryness, genital pain, premature menopause, fatigue and fertility problems. In addition, survivors experienced significant problems related to sexual arousal, desire and orgasm, according to a news release.
Cancer Research : Sexual Intimacy And Breast Cancer Survivors
An Indiana University study found that young, female breast cancer survivors often suffer from sexual and intimate relationship issues and are interested in using sexual enhancement products to treat these problems.
Health Tips : Sugar and Breast Cancer
Does eating sugar cause breast cancer?
In a word, no. Of course not. If you have a Snickers bar, it will not give you cancer. If we dig a little deeper, however, there are some interesting schools of thought around sugar and the role it plays in our cancer diagnosis.
Avon dealers and franchisers vs breast cancer
AMID rain, about two thousands Avon dealers and franchisers, City Government officials and students from different schools and universities joined the Avon’s Walk against Breast Cancer Sunday.
The participants assembled at the Freedom Grandstand for a short program and to get ready for the three-kilometer walk.