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Harvard Medical Research: Breast Cancer
Discovery of gene linked to breast cancer
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:38:36 -0400
Using a novel three-part screening process, scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified a gene that is made inappropriately in about a third of all breast cancers. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
Molecular signature may identify cisplatin-sensitive breast tumors
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:36:44 -0400
Harvard Medical School faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a subgroup of hard-to-treat breast cancers that may be sensitive to the drug cisplatin, rarely used in the treatment of breast tumors. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
Why are African American women more likely to die from breast cancer?
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:34:43 -0400
Researchers propose that the excess mortality occurs partly because black women are more likely than white women to develop breast cancer before menopause, when surgery to remove the tumor may pose a higher risk of stimulating cancer growth. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
Breast Tumor Study Challenges Cancer Therapeutic Strategy
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:30:35 -0400
Treatments aimed at purported cancer stem cells may miss the deadly metastases that kill patients. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
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Discovery of gene linked to breast cancer
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:38:36 -0400
Using a novel three-part screening process, scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified a gene that is made inappropriately in about a third of all breast cancers. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
Molecular signature may identify cisplatin-sensitive breast tumors
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:36:44 -0400
Harvard Medical School faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a subgroup of hard-to-treat breast cancers that may be sensitive to the drug cisplatin, rarely used in the treatment of breast tumors. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
Why are African American women more likely to die from breast cancer?
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:34:43 -0400
Researchers propose that the excess mortality occurs partly because black women are more likely than white women to develop breast cancer before menopause, when surgery to remove the tumor may pose a higher risk of stimulating cancer growth. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
Breast Tumor Study Challenges Cancer Therapeutic Strategy
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:30:35 -0400
Treatments aimed at purported cancer stem cells may miss the deadly metastases that kill patients. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
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Breast Biopsy and Findings: Breast biopsy, mammograms, and mammotome breast biopsy system information for breast cancer diagnosis and breast care from Ethicon Endo-Surgery.Breast Diseases and Conditions: On-line health news and information for consumers
Dense Breast: Educational tool for physicians, healthcare providers and patients on the issue of dense breast tissue and diagnostic procedures.
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging: Learn how DITI can improve the early detection of potential Breast disorders. Learn the facts you should know about Mammograms and their safety.
e-Breasts.net: A consumer website for information about breast anatomy and diseases.
eMedicine Health - Breast Infection: Mastitis is an infection of the tissue of the breast that occurs most frequently during the time of breastfeeding. This infection causes pain, swelling, redness, and increased temperature of the ...
eMedicine Health - Breast Lumps and Pain: Breast changes are common. From the time a girl begins to develop breasts and begins menstruating and throughout life, women may experience various kinds of breast pain and other breast ...
Feminist Women's Health Center: Breast Health: Feminist Women's Health Center provides empowering information about abortion and reproductive freedom - so women may determine their own destinies. Pro-choice. Covers abortion, birth control, feminism, contraception, menopause, breast health, menstruation, family planning, HIV, emergency cont...
Imaginis: Breast Health: Award-winning, breast cancer information and news resource. Imaginis also covers related breast cancer health topics such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), heart disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer, as well as, extensive information about medical pr...
Nipple Discharge: Nipple discharge is the third most common breast complaint for which women seek medical attention, after lumps and breast pain. What to look for and when to consult your health care provider.
OncologyChannel: Breast Biopsy: Breast biospy, whether surgical or needle aspiration, is performed after a suggestive mammogram.
RadiologyInfo - X-ray Guided Breast Biopsy: Current and accurate information for patients about X-ray Guided Breast Biopsy. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the exam, benefits, risks and more.
Saline Breast Implants Stay On Market As Experts Warn About Risk: Saline breast implants are believed to be safer than silicone implants because rupture or leakage will only release salt water, not silicone gel, into the body. Consequently, FDA has allowed these implants to remain on the market without evidence of safety until this year.
Suite 101: Breast Health: all aspects of breast health except cancer - dewey decimal 618.19
The Breast Clinic: Provides information on a wide range of disorders including most common benign and malignant conditions. Also sections on self-examination, treatments and a lively discussion forum.
US Department of Defense Breast Health Information: This site provides military beneficiaries and related medical providers useful TRICARE information for the Gulfsouth area to include Tennesse, Mississippi and Alabama.
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