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PIP (Poly Implant Prosthese) Breast Implants – UK Test Results

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:43 +0000

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has received encouraging results of UK testing on the silicone gel breast implants manufactured by the French company Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP). The tests found no evidence of genotoxicity (potential for cancer) or chemical toxicity of the filler material in the implants…

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Mexican origin: Breast cancer comes early

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:55 +0000

HOUSTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) — U.S. researchers say screening for breast cancer needs to begin sooner for women of Mexican-ancestry than for other women. Breast cancer – Cancer – Health – Breast – United States

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Mind: Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:10:07 +0000

Psychologists have discovered that some of the most hallowed advice on study habits is flat wrong.

Breast cancer survivors invited to free retreat at ETMC

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:30:47 +0000

The ETMC Breast Care Center is holding a free, one-day retreat for breast cancer survivors on Friday, Oct. 1, featuring breast cancer survivor and former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Edna Campbell as guest speaker.

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Breast cancer survival rates have risen: official figures

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:43:48 +0000

Eight out of ten women now live for at least five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, official figures have shown.

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Breast cancer support site for men launches

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:42:21 +0000

A new website has launched for men who have lost someone to breast cancer. “Much has been written by women for women on the subject of breast cancer, but there is not much available for men who have lost their partner to breast cancer,” said Alan L.[...]

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Breast cancer survivors organizing ACS fundraiser

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:36:37 +0000

Chris Stark, left, and Angela Baker are supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk, Saturday, Sept. 11. The event being held at Heritage Landing, Muskegon, begins with 8 a.m. registration and a 9 a.m. start time.

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Immutep Announces Final Results In Phase I/II Chemoimmunotherapy Trial In Metastatic Breast Cancer

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Immutep S.A. announced the publication of a clinical research paper showing that its lead product, IMP321, given with first-line paclitaxel achieved clinical benefit in 90 per cent of metastatic breast carcinoma (MBC) patients. Correlations were observed with both the patients’ monocyte (i.e…

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‘Basal-Like’ Breast Cancer Does Not Originate From Basal Stem Cells

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:00:45 +0000

New research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies. The study, published by Cell Press in the September 3rd issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, suggests that despite their “stem cell-like” characteristics, most aggressive breast tumors are not derived from normal mammary gland stem cells…

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:27:40 +0000

Join the UFT and NYSUT in the Battle Against Breast Cancer. UFT members will walk with other NYSUT locals throughout the state to raise funds for breast cancer research, advocacy and patient services. UFT teams will carry the banner in all locations.

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