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TARGETED GENE DELIVERY IN VIVO: Rexin-G Monotherapy Reveals Significant Biological Activity without Toxicity in Chemo-Resistant Metastatic Breast Cancer (ASCO 2008) (PR News Wire )

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:46:02 GMT

SAN MARINO, Calif., May 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced today the promising results of an on-going United States-based Phase I/II study of Rexin-G for metastatic breast cancer that is refractory to conventional chemotherapy (J Clin Oncol 26:14509, 2008). This clinical trial employed intra-patient dose-escalations of Rexin-G given i.v. two to three times a...

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Breast-Cancer Surgery Bill Hits Congress (Red Orbit )

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:00:33 GMT

By Jesse A. Hamilton, The Hartford Courant, Conn. May 22--WASHINGTON -- -- In U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro's opinion, women should be able to decide whether they need a couple of days in the hospital to recover from breast-cancer surgery.

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Helping Other Women ; Manheim Township Benefactor Behind New Breast Health Center At Lgh Campus. (Red Orbit )

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:00:32 GMT

By Cindy Stauffer You reach a certain age, you know a lot of women who have been touched by breast cancer, Suzanne Arnold says. All cancers are frightening but I think breast cancer can be one of the most frightening for women, Arnold says.

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U.S. panel mulls minimum breast cancer hospital stay (OTB News)

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:15:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A congressional panel on Wednesday said it has bipartisan support for a bill requiring health insurers to pay for a minimum 48-hour hospital stay after breast cancer treatment, to combat what critics call “drive-through” surgeries. Share This

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What Doctors Don't Tell Breast Cancer Patients: (Paramus Post)

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:40:53 GMT

How to Gain Mobility, Strength, and Confidence in Life Again The Pink Ribbon Program Employs the Power of Pilates to Uniquely Address the Issues that Breast Cancer Survivors Face…and Achieves Phenomenal Results Dealing with the crushing news of having breast cancer is a half the battle. The other half is getting through the recommended treatments and embracing life again....

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Help our friend fight breast cancer (The Imperfect Blog)

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:40:11 GMT

Meet Pat. She’s my good friend Sharon's aunt, and one of the nicest people I’ve ever had a chance to meet. She was also struck by breast cancer in her 20s, and passed away several years ago. Tragically, that's not the only person who breast cancer has touched in Sharon's life — both of her [...]

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U.S. panel mulls minimum breast cancer hospital stay (Reuters)

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:34:30 GMT

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Doctors Can Unmask Deceptive High Risk Breast Tumors Using Genetic Profile (Medical News Today)

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT

A unique genetic signature can alert physicians to high-risk breast tumors that are masquerading as low-risk tumors, according to research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and collaborating institutions. Although these tumors are apparently estrogen-receptor positive meaning they should depend on estrogen to grow they don't respond well to anti-estrogen therapy.

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Pre-Operative Assessment By Physical Therapists Of Breast Cancer Patients Allows Early Diagnosis And Successful Treatment Of Lymphedema (Medical News Today)

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

A recent study shows that pre-operative assessments of breast cancer patients by physical therapists allow for early diagnosis and successful treatment of lymphedema. The study, conducted by the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and in collaboration with the University of Michigan-Flint and George Mason University, was published in the journal, Cancer...

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House Subcommittee To Consider Bill Expanding Breast Cancer Coverage For Hospital Stay (Medical News Today)

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on Wednesday is scheduled to vote on a bill (HR 758) that would require health coverage providers to expand hospital-stay coverage for women undergoing breast cancer surgery, CQ HealthBeat reports.

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After Collecting 22 Million Petition Signatures on myLifetime.com, Bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act Gets First Congressional Hearing in 12 Years (PR News Wire )

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Alva Williams, Who Suffered from a 'Drive-Through' Mastectomy and Signed Lifetime's Petition, Testifies Before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Today NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On behalf of women and families across the country, Lifetime Television applauded the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for holding the first ever hearing on the bipartisan Breast...

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"A Future in which Breast Cancer Will Be Cured or Controlled" (Newswise)

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:29:28 GMT

A Dalhousie University professor who has been researching cancer-fighting agents from natural sources has been named to the Atlantic Region's first endowed chair for breast cancer research.

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More breast cancer patients opt for mastectomy (News -- Philly.com)

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:44:00 GMT

A Mayo Clinic study has found that more breast cancer patients are opting for mastectomy instead of breast-conserving lumpectomy, although the reasons are unclear.

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Alternative Cancer Treatment - Recovering from Breast Cancer (articlemarketer.org)

Wed, 21 May 2008 10:50:26 GMT

Breast cancer is still and always will be a serious condition that affects 1 in 12 women at some point in their life. Luckily, it is no longer deemed life threatening or permanently scarring for most individuals.

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Vitamin D May Help Curb Breast Cancer (Red Orbit )

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:09 GMT

By Marilynn Marchione Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits.

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Vitamin D Proven to Lower the Risk of Breast Cancer (Red Orbit )

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:08 GMT

The link between vitamin D and tumor growth and formation has long been established but, until recently, there was no conclusive evidence that the vitamin inhibits the growth of breast cancer.

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Iressa Shows Promise For Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer When Combined With Hormonal Therapy (Curing Death by Curing Aging)

Wed, 21 May 2008 07:49:49 GMT

First positive findings in breast cancer for this class of drugs

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U.S. panel mulls minimum breast cancer hospital stay (Reuters UK)

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:34:30 GMT

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Woman who lied about rape dies of breast cancer (kansascity.com)

Wed, 21 May 2008 03:35:00 GMT

CHICAGO | Cathleen Crowell Webb, who in the mid-1980s recanted a rape allegation that sent Gary Dotson to prison, died of breast cancer in Harrisville, N.H., her husband confirmed Tuesday.

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Does Vitamin D Help Prevent Breast Cancer? (Doctor David's Blog)

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor David) — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:21:00 GMT

... as I will be at ASCO I will share what I learn. Check out the study abstract here . Related posts: Breast Cancer Risk & Alcohol: Isn't Red Wine Good for You? Cancer Stem Cells and Familiar Risk of Breast Cancer An Advertisement That Supports Skin Cancer

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