Casting for Recovery to host Challis retreat

Casting for Recovery, a national support and education group for breast cancer survivors, will host its 11th annual Southern Idaho retreat June 2-4 in Challis. The event, which will be held at Living Waters Ranch, is a free three-day fly-fishing retreat for women affected by breast cancer.

Diabetes drug may be effective against deadly form of breast cancer, study suggests

Researchers in China have discovered that a metabolic enzyme called AKR1B1 drives an aggressive type of breast cancer . The study, “AKR1B1 promotes basal-like breast cancer progression by a positive feedback loop that activates the EMT program,” which has been published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine , suggests that an inhibitor of this enzyme currently used to treat diabetes patients could be an effective therapy for this frequently deadly form of cancer .

Why eating this diet could cut your risk of breast cancer

Those who adhered most closely to a Mediterranean diet rich in plant protein, fish and olive oil were 40 per cent less likely to develop cancer Experts have discovered a Mediterranean diet can cut the risk of a deadly form of breast cancer by 40 per cent. After monitoring 62,000 women over a 20-year period to see how their breast cancer risk was affected by what they ate, scientists found ground-breaking results.

Keeping Abreast charity backing Kickstarter campaign for…

Sue Pringle founder of Mille Lingerie with her new Millie bra designed to be comfortable for women who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery. Picture: REBECCA LEWIS A Norwich charity is backing a fundraising campaign to develop a bra specially designed for women who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery.

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of breast cancer type, study says

A study published in the International Journal of Cancer on Monday suggests that the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of estrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer, a postmenopausal form of the disease with a poor prognosis. The study, which was conducted in the Netherlands, followed 62,573 women ages 55 to 69 who tracked their diets for more than 20 years starting in 1986 as part of a cohort study.

Isoflavone consumption linked to decrease in mortality for some breast cancer patients

An epidemiological analysis of data from more than 6,000 American and Canadian women with breast cancer finds that post-diagnosis consumption of foods containing isoflavones – estrogen-like compounds primarily found in soy food – is associated with a 21 percent decrease in all-cause mortality. This decrease was seen only in women with hormone-receptor-negative tumors, and in women who were not treated with endocrine therapy such as tamoxifen.

#DesignIndaba2017: Fashion and tech empowering people with diversabilities

If we’re going to be designing for the future, shouldn’t we maybe challenge ourselves to design beyond human augmentation? How do we design inclusively? A graduate speaker on day two at Design Indaba 2017, Grace Jun has a master degree in design and technology and she focusses mainly on accessible clothing. Jun became friends with a breast cancer survivor whose quality of life was consistently challenged by continual pain – even long after her double mastectomy.

The ‘Informed’ Series, Hosted by Rob Lowe, Will Cover Lung…

The popular actor from numerous film and television roles has applied his talents to the world of public television as he hosts a show titled “Informed” with Rob Lowe. The public television series seeks to shine a light on some of the most important issues that face modern society today in an effort to educate the viewing audience.

UPDATE 1-Roche says drug combo cuts breast cancer deaths in key trial

Combining Roche’s Perjeta and Herceptin drugs with chemotherapy reduced recurrence of aggressive breast cancer or death compared to Herceptin and chemo, the Swiss drugmaker said on Thursday. “These results from the positive Aphinity study represent an important addition to the body of data for Perjeta in the treatment of people with HER2-positive early breast cancer,” Sandra Horning, Roche’s chief medical officer, said.

NIH Awards CSUN Professor $1.46 Million to Support Breast, Pancreatic Cancer Research

The National Institutes of Health has awarded California State University, Northridge biology professor Jonathan Kelber $1.46 million over the next four years to support his research group in their ongoing studies of the cancer “support wall” gene called PEAK1. His research has implications for future treatment diagnosis and treatment practices for breast and pancreatic cancer patients.

Grant moves SMH closer to digital mammography

On hand for the grant presentation to SMH are from left, Dr. Jennifer Scoufos, SMH Chief of Staff; Debbie Knoke, Sequoyah Memorial Hospital Administrator; Pam Ballard, CEO with Susan G. Komen ; John Cripps, SMH Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Roger Sharp, SMH Member of the Board of Trustees; Mary Beth Fair, Sequoyah Memorial Medical Imaging Director; Dustin Walters, Sallisaw Wal Mart Manager; Kim Ellis, Sequoyah Memorial Women’s Imaging Manager; Poncho Mendiola, City of Sallisaw Commissioner; Amy Walters, SMH Mammography technologist; Amy Nichols, SMH Mammography technologist.

WellSpan Oncology Services, Cancer Care Associates of York first in…

WellSpan Health announced today that WellSpan Oncology Services and Cancer Care Associates of York are the first in the United States selected to participate in an international research study to test the effectiveness of a specific drug combination to treat breast cancer. ” said Douglas Arbittier, M.D., vice president of WellSpan’s Oncology Service Line.

Governor Cuomo Announces Action to Expand Cutting-Edge Breast Cancer Screening Options For Women

Governor Cuomo announced that health insurers are required under New York Insurance Law to provide medically necessary coverage for 3-D mammograms without co-pays, coinsurance, or deductibles. Albany, NY – February 28, 2017 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that health insurers are required under New York Insurance Law to provide medically necessary coverage for 3-D mammograms without co-pays, coinsurance, or deductibles.

Cancer fundraiser ride revs back to life

… to support breast cancer patients, all of which stayed in the community. Among the other agencies helped were CGH Health Foundation, KSB Hospital’s Cancer Care program, and Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Team Underwires disbanded in 2015 when …

Sheldon M. Feldman M.D. Named Chief, Division of Breast Surgery &…

Sheldon M. Feldman, M.D., has been named chief of the division of breast surgery and surgical oncology, and director of Breast Cancer Services at Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care , the clinical arm of the NCI-designated Albert Einstein Cancer Center. He will also join the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine as a professor of clinical surgery.

Breast cancer charity celebrates fundraising success

THRILLED: Holly MacBeth, chairman of Somerset Breast Cancer Now with some of her staff at the University of West England recently THE chairman of a Somerset breast cancer charity said she was thrilled to discover the charity had raised nearly half a million pounds in the last 20 years. Somerset Breast Cancer Now has run fundraising events up and down the county to raise money for breast cancer treatment and raised more than A 30,000 in 2016 alone.

Cancer drug vital

IT is devastating to hear that Kadcyla – a crucial life-extending treatment for women with incurable secondary breast cancer – faces being withdrawn from the NHS, following the failure of NICE and the drug’s manufacturer, Roche, to reach an agreement. Kadcyla can offer patients precious extra months – even years – of good quality time with their loved ones, with fewer side effects than other treatments.

Runners honor loved ones 28 minutes ago

An early morning cold front didn’t keep Tom Curtis from competing in the Citizens Run Against Cancer half-marathon and 5K on Saturday. He was racing for his father, who passed away from Hodgkin’s disease in 1972 when he was 12 years old, and his wife, who is now cancer-free after being diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago.

Volunteer Opportunities

… Disaster Action Team provides immediate needs to families affected by house fires and other local disasters. Licensed health and mental health professionals are needed to assist with replacement of medications, medical equipment and meeting the …