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Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer Causes Cancer in the Other Breast « Fred Bloem, MD – Holistic Physician in Maryland
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Radiation treatment generates cancer stem cells from less aggressive breast cancer cells, study suggests
sciencedaily.com — “Breast cancer stem cells are thought to be the sole source of tumor recurrence and are known to be resistant to radiation therapy and don’t respond well to chemotherapy. Researchers report for the first time that radiation treatment -- despite killing half of all tumor cells during every treatment -- transforms other cancer cells into treatment-resistant breast cancer stem cells. Researchers stressed that breast cancer patients should not be alarmed by the study findings and should continu” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2012 at 1:45 pm By:
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Radiation treatment may generate cancer stem cells from less aggressive breast #cancer http://t.co/N5dWdc51 via @ScienceDaily #bcsm
Will I get sick from radiation treatments to the breast?
talkabouthealth.com — “Radiation therapy to the breast typically does not cause a person to feel sick. Typical side effects on treatment include redness and tanning of the skin, occa” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
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Blacks less likely to survive advanced breast cancer - Daily Democrat Online
dailydemocrat.com — “UC Davis researchers in Sacramento have discovered that blacks are more likely than patients from other racial and ethnic groups to die from advanced breast cancer and that the disparity cannot be explained by the fact that blacks are less likely to receive radiation therapy, a standard treatment” View full resource at dailydemocrat.com
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Breast Shrinkage 10 Years After Radiation for Breast Cancer? Doctor Answers, Tips
realself.com — “Radiation treatment for breast cancer causes permanent changes to the breast which limits the surgical options. Shrinkage after ten years is uncommon...” View full resource at realself.com
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Study Supports Immediate Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy
newswise.com — “For women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer, immediate breast reconstruction has a low risk of complications—including serious complications related to radiation therapy—and does not cause undue delays in cancer treatment, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).” View full resource at newswise.com
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Study Supports Immediate Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy #breastcancer http://ping.fm/gLzkE
Free Headgear for Cancer Patients - Free Headgear
breastcancer.about.com — “Chemotherapy for breast cancer can cause hair loss. If it appears that your hair will be taking a break while you're in treatment, get some headgear to top off your wardrobe. You can cover your head with free headgear - here's how to get free wigs, hats, caps, and scarves during chemo for breast cancer. Save money and have fun with colors and styles until your hair comes back, and then donate your headgear for others to enjoy!” View full resource at breastcancer.about.com
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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also
an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery
Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also
served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." /> Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician
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Cancer killed grandma, so teen researches disease - Chicago Sun-Times
suntimes.com — “Four years ago, eighth-grader Jazmin Branch watched as breast cancer sapped her grandmother--™s life away in just six months. --I saw the cancer attacking her body,-- said Branch, now 17, describing the way her grandmother--™s body withered away from radiation treatments. --Every stage she went” View full resource at suntimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 10, 2011 at 11:47 pm By:
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And for other #breastcancer news: ChicagoSunTimes: "Grandmother’s death by #cancer inspires teen to research disease " http://ow.ly/4y09I
Breast cancer patients' persistent fatigue is real, may actually speed up aging
sciencedaily.com — “The persistent fatigue that plagues one out of every three breast cancer survivors may be caused by one part of the autonomic nervous system running in overdrive, while the other part fails to slow it down. That imbalance of a natural system in the body appears linked to the tiredness and exhaustion that can burden cancer patients as much as a decade after their successful treatment.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on April 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm By:
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Breast cancer patients' persistent fatigue is real, may actually speed up aging: http://bit.ly/i9Ar8m
Exploring HER2 in Breast Cancer Treatment Responsiveness
newswise.com — “Research from New Jersey--™s only NCI-Comprehensive Cancer Center explores the protein HER2 and the role it plays in breast cancer aggressiveness, poor clinical outcome and chemotherapy resistance. The findings, being presented at the 102 Annual Meeting of the AACR, indicate that under stressful conditions, too much HER2 can cause a decrease in the cell-survival mechanism of autophagy. This decrease can lead to the alteration of other cellular processes and may increase breast cancer metas” View full resource at newswise.com
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#health news: Exploring HER2 in Breast Cancer Treatment Responsiveness: Research from New Jersey's only NCI-Comp... http://bit.ly/fscAGN
Cancer - MedBroadcast
medbroadcast.com — “Comprehensive information on the most common types of cancer, including causes, staging, treatment options, and prevention of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer” View full resource at medbroadcast.com
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Fears of health risks rise in Japan as radiation increases, residents warned to stay indoors: http://bit.ly/e2lt5h
New Studies Show Stress Beneficial to Cancer: Accelerating its Spread, Protecting from Therapy
seniorjournal.com — “Sept. 21, 2010 - Two new studies seem to have found firm evidence that stress is a friend of cancer. Previous studies have indicated stress fuels cancer growth, but this new research seems to nail it down. One study found chronic stress acts as fertilizer to feed breast cancer and the other says stress helps cancer survive treatment therapy. Health news for senior citizens and baby boomers.” View full resource at seniorjournal.com
Most Recently Shared on September 28, 2010 at 9:20 pm By:
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Stress, even from physical exercise, helps cancer survive chemo and radiation http://ht.ly/2Kvp1
Should women wait to have breast reconstruction after mastectomy? - USATODAY.com
usatoday.com — “Two new studies may help breast cancer patients and their doctors make treatment decisions involving immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy.” View full resource at usatoday.com
Most Recently Shared on September 26, 2010 at 3:58 pm By:
Matthew Katz Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor
RT @LizSzabo: Immediate reconstruction after mastectomy may cause complications if women need radiation, too, http://usat.ly/dm6BvO #cancer
Reconstruction After Mastectomy And Radiation; When Are The Right Times For Each? - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “An increasing number of women are undergoing mastectomy as a treatment for breast cancer or as a means of prevention. After breast cancer patients receive a mastectomy, a partial or full removal of the breast, often radiation therapy is required. Half of these women that go through the post or pre mastectomy radiation develop other complications, complications that place the patients back in the operating room much later for reconstructive procedures...” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
Most Recently Shared on September 22, 2010 at 7:00 am By:
Reconstruction After Mastectomy And Radiation; When Are The Right Times For Each?: An increasing number of women a... http://bit.ly/arQjA5
Study raises new concerns about radiation and breast cancer
physorg.com — “It is well established that exposure to ionizing radiation can result in mutations or other genetic damage that cause cells to turn cancerous. Now a new study led by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has revealed another way in which ...” View full resource at physorg.com
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