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Showing posts with label breast cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label breast cancer. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Birth Size Provides Link to Breast Cancer Risk
According to the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, published in the Public Library of Science - Medicine journal, associations between birth size, perhaps as a marker of the pre-natal environment, and subsequent breast cancer risk have been identified before, but the findings from epidemiological studies have been inconsistent.
The team re-analysed data from published and unpublished studies to obtain more precise estimates of the extent to which birth size affects the risk of breast cancer later in life and to investigate whether they could be explained by associations with other risk factors.
They examined 32 studies, comprising 22,058 breast cancer cases among a total of more than 600,000 women, the large majority of whom lived in developed countries. They found that birth weight was positively associated with breast cancer risk in studies where the size at birth information was based on birth records (although not in those based on adult self-reports, which tend to be less accurate). Analyses of women with data from birth records showed that a 0.5 kg increment in birth weight was associated with an estimated 7% increase in the risk of breast cancer.
Birth length and head circumference were also positively associated with breast cancer risk when studies with data from birth records were analysed. Of the three birth size measures examined, birth length appeared to be the strongest independent predictor of risk. (Excerpt from LSHTM press release 30 September 2008)
Read the full London School of Hygiene and Medicine article here.
The team re-analysed data from published and unpublished studies to obtain more precise estimates of the extent to which birth size affects the risk of breast cancer later in life and to investigate whether they could be explained by associations with other risk factors.
They examined 32 studies, comprising 22,058 breast cancer cases among a total of more than 600,000 women, the large majority of whom lived in developed countries. They found that birth weight was positively associated with breast cancer risk in studies where the size at birth information was based on birth records (although not in those based on adult self-reports, which tend to be less accurate). Analyses of women with data from birth records showed that a 0.5 kg increment in birth weight was associated with an estimated 7% increase in the risk of breast cancer.
Birth length and head circumference were also positively associated with breast cancer risk when studies with data from birth records were analysed. Of the three birth size measures examined, birth length appeared to be the strongest independent predictor of risk. (Excerpt from LSHTM press release 30 September 2008)
Read the full London School of Hygiene and Medicine article here.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Breast Cancer Most Fowl
Cancer Research UK's ducks are back... this time with a celebrity twist! Cancer Research UK's breast cancer awareness ducks for 2008 have been designed by Sharon Osbourne, Twiggy and Barbara Hulanicki. They are available in the charity's high street shops and and from the online shop. For the first time this year, they are also available to download as exclusive screensavers for mobile phones.
Not only are the celebrity-designed ducks a collector's item and perfect addition to any bathroom, but they also come with important information on how to be breast aware.
Dr Lesley Walker, director of cancer information at Cancer Research UK said: "We really encourage all women to get to know their breasts and take time to check for any changes. Taking a bath is a perfect time to do this."
This year there’s a duck for everyone and each design reflects its creator's own unique inspirations. Sharon's family-inspired duck is based on Ozzy and her pets, Twiggy's duck is pretty in pink florals, and Barbara's high fashion metallic design is perfect for anyone with an eye on the latest trends.
Visit Cancer Research UK here.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Breastcancer.org Provides Emergency Planning Tips to Breast Cancer Patients Affected by Natural Disasters
Breastcancer.org -- the # 1 online resource for breast health and breast cancer information -- has assembled practical planning and health management information for breast cancer patients displaced by natural disasters. Available online at Breastcancer.org, this preparation guide was created in response to the need among breast cancer patients for better information about how to handle some of their most pressing health concerns in the wake of hurricanes and other major events that can disrupt care.
"In a moment of crisis, it's common for people to deal with their most immediate physical needs," says Dr. Marisa Weiss, President and Founder of Breastcancer.org. "However, larger health questions and concerns quickly arise for breast cancer patients who may have just been released from the hospital following surgery or are in the middle of cancer treatment."
"After Katrina hit three years ago, Breastcancer.org was inundated with calls from patients asking for advice about how to manage their care after being displaced by the hurricane, and our discussion boards became very active with questions from our community members. We knew that we had to provide some guidance during this particularly devastating time for people who were now doubly challenged."
Breastcancer.org's tips for breast cancer patients include a list of essential items to have ready in case of evacuation -- from pill bottles to medical records to details about their treatment regimen -- as well as questions to ask their medical professionals if they have to miss a treatment, and what to do once they reach their evacuation destination.
"Having witnessed first-hand the devastation and massive disruption from Hurricanes Andrew and Wilma, I know how critical it is for breast cancer patients to have a plan before they leave home," notes Dr. Melanie Bone, a gynecologist and breast cancer survivor in West Palm Beach, Florida. "It's not only imperative for continuity of care, but enormously important for peace of mind through a major life upheaval."
"My own experience on the front lines of Hurricane Katrina reinforces that planning and preparedness are vital, particularly for patients in treatment," says Dr. Alan Stolier, a breast cancer surgeon at Tulane University Medical Center. "The information that Breastcancer.org has provided is essential. We've learned a great deal from Katrina and need to go even further to ensure that these patients' care is not disrupted."
"In a moment of crisis, it's common for people to deal with their most immediate physical needs," says Dr. Marisa Weiss, President and Founder of Breastcancer.org. "However, larger health questions and concerns quickly arise for breast cancer patients who may have just been released from the hospital following surgery or are in the middle of cancer treatment."
"After Katrina hit three years ago, Breastcancer.org was inundated with calls from patients asking for advice about how to manage their care after being displaced by the hurricane, and our discussion boards became very active with questions from our community members. We knew that we had to provide some guidance during this particularly devastating time for people who were now doubly challenged."
Breastcancer.org's tips for breast cancer patients include a list of essential items to have ready in case of evacuation -- from pill bottles to medical records to details about their treatment regimen -- as well as questions to ask their medical professionals if they have to miss a treatment, and what to do once they reach their evacuation destination.
"Having witnessed first-hand the devastation and massive disruption from Hurricanes Andrew and Wilma, I know how critical it is for breast cancer patients to have a plan before they leave home," notes Dr. Melanie Bone, a gynecologist and breast cancer survivor in West Palm Beach, Florida. "It's not only imperative for continuity of care, but enormously important for peace of mind through a major life upheaval."
"My own experience on the front lines of Hurricane Katrina reinforces that planning and preparedness are vital, particularly for patients in treatment," says Dr. Alan Stolier, a breast cancer surgeon at Tulane University Medical Center. "The information that Breastcancer.org has provided is essential. We've learned a great deal from Katrina and need to go even further to ensure that these patients' care is not disrupted."
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Taking Care of Your Girls
Breastcancer.org and Philadelphia's Lankenau Hospital recently surveyed more than 3,000 teenage girls, and determined that -
- More than 30% of girls perceived a normal change in their breasts to be a sign of breast cancer
- More than 20% thought breast cancer was caused by infection, tanning, drug use, stress, or breast injury
The outcome of this survey was that Marisa C. Weiss, MD, of Breastcancer.org, and her 18-year-old daughter, Isabel Friedman, wrote Taking Care of Your Girls.
This book, which is due to be released this week, deals with breast health for teenagers in a forthright and topical manner previously lacking in such publications.
- More than 30% of girls perceived a normal change in their breasts to be a sign of breast cancer
- More than 20% thought breast cancer was caused by infection, tanning, drug use, stress, or breast injury
The outcome of this survey was that Marisa C. Weiss, MD, of Breastcancer.org, and her 18-year-old daughter, Isabel Friedman, wrote Taking Care of Your Girls.
This book, which is due to be released this week, deals with breast health for teenagers in a forthright and topical manner previously lacking in such publications.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Exercise Reduces Breast Cancer Death Risk
According to a recent report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, women who are active after being diagnosed with breast cancer have a better chance of surviving the disease. The paper also concluded that this applies to women who only commence exercise after they have been diagnosed.
Dozens of studies over the past two decades have shown that exercising can reduce breast cancer risk by up to 40 percent, while more recent research has found that physical activity has equal or even greater benefits for survival among women with the disease.
The study concluded that women who took regular exercise two to three hours weekly before they were diagnosed were 31% less likely to die from the cancer. Also, women who took up exercise only after being diagnosed had a 64% lower risk of dying compared to those who didn't exercise at all. In fact, those women who reduced the amount of activity were found to be four times more at risk of death.
Dozens of studies over the past two decades have shown that exercising can reduce breast cancer risk by up to 40 percent, while more recent research has found that physical activity has equal or even greater benefits for survival among women with the disease.
The study concluded that women who took regular exercise two to three hours weekly before they were diagnosed were 31% less likely to die from the cancer. Also, women who took up exercise only after being diagnosed had a 64% lower risk of dying compared to those who didn't exercise at all. In fact, those women who reduced the amount of activity were found to be four times more at risk of death.
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