Aussie scientists have developed a surgical technique that may allow women to regrow their breasts after undergoing mastectomies.
The experimental stem cell breast-growing technique, called Neopec, will allow breast cancer victims to re-grow breasts within six months – eliminating the need for implants or cosmetic surgery.
It would also eliminate the need for foreign bodies being inserted [...]
Posts Tagged ‘breast’
New technique may help cancer victims regrow their breasts
November 12th, 2009 |
No Comments
1 out of 4 breast cancers ‘not life threatening’, says Oz study
November 11th, 2009 |
No Comments
A new Australian study has suggested that almost one in four invasive breast cancers in women of ages between 50 to 69 years is not fatal.
The research has further heated up the question: what part of abnormalities picked up by the mammogram tests can actually threaten life?
Epidemiologist Dr Stephen Morrell of the University of Sydney [...]
Breast density linked to increased cancer recurrence risk
November 9th, 2009 |
No Comments
Women treated for breast cancer are at higher risk of cancer recurrence if they have dense breasts, according to a new study.
The study’’s results indicate that breast cancer patients with dense breasts may benefit from additional therapies following surgery, such as radiation.
Previous studies indicate that women with dense breast tissue are at increased risk of [...]
WJLA Breast Exam Video
October 30th, 2009 |
No Comments
WJLA, a Washington DC area television station, is doing an excellent job of courting controversy, airing a clinical video of two women performing self breast exams.
This is a pretty airtight way to drum up ratings for sweeps, as they have a perfect defense (”what? we’re trying to save lives here!”) while still getting to show [...]
Breast Implant Pops On MTV!
October 11th, 2009 |
No Comments
With all the “enhancements” people are getting done nowadays, it was only a matter of time before something like this happened. On this week’s episode of Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins, contestant Shauvon got a unique type of injury. She burst her breast implant!!! Or so she claims. During one of the competitions, Shauvon, [...]
Alyson Hannigan & Friends Team Up For “Bobby Scare†PSA (VIDEO)
September 30th, 2009 |
No Comments
In recognization of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FunnyOrDie.com has joined forces with HerEnergy.com, How I Met Your Mother’s Alyson Hannigan, Emily Deschanel, Minka Kelly, Jaime King, and the recently-bleached Katharine McPhee for a skit emphasising the importance of self breast exams.
THE BOOBY SCARE Featuring Alyson Hannigan, Emily Deschanel, Kat McPhee, Minka Kelly and Jaime King [...]
Kylie Minogue’s breast cancer drove sis Dannii to Botox
September 22nd, 2009 |
No Comments
Kylie Minogue’’s sister Dannii has revealed that after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, she became terribly depressed and got addicted to Botox.
“My sister was sick, then my best friend died soon after – I felt I”d been hit by a wave. I couldn”t deal with the stress,†the Sun quoted Danni as saying
Kylie [...]
Stem cell â€daughters†can cause breast cancer
August 3rd, 2009 |
1 Comment
The “daughters” of breast stem cells, called luminal progenitor cells, are found to be responsible for breast cancers that develop in women carrying mutations in the gene BRCA1, according to scientists at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
Women with BRCA1 mutations often develop “basal-like” breast cancer, which is a particularly aggressive form of the disease.
Led [...]
Giving a Diagnosis of Cancer and Hope
July 27th, 2009 |
No Comments
Two breast surgeons, Dr. Beth Siegel and Dr. Deborah Axelrod, talk about what it is like to break the news to a woman that…
Now, a ‘molecular imaging’ technique for breast cancer screening
July 25th, 2009 |
1 Comment
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester have developed a less expensive “molecular imaging” technique for detecting cancer in dense breast tissue using radioactive tracers.
Although mammography is quite effective at lowering mortality related to breast cancer, it does not work equally well in all women.
It frequently misses tumours that are there at the time [...]
“Extreme Makeover: Toddler Edition†— Toddler Plastic Surgery Parody
July 21st, 2009 |
No Comments
Botox and Breast implants — it’s never too early to get plastic surgery.
Check Momlogic.com’s parody video of a toddler consulting with a plastic surgeon.
Gene ‘behind breast cancer’’s aggressive behaviour’ identified
July 21st, 2009 |
No Comments
Scientists from Genome Institute of Singapore have identified a gene, which they believe might contribute to the breast cancer’’s aggressive behaviour.
Aggressive forms of cancer are often driven by the abnormal over-expression of cancer-promoting genes, also known as oncogenes.
The researchers have found a gene known as RCP (or RAB11FIP1) that is frequently amplified and over-expressed in [...]
Why some women develop breast cancer earlier than others
July 15th, 2009 |
No Comments
Researchers at New Jersey’’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center have taken a step towards unlocking the mysteries of why some women develop breast cancer at an earlier age than others.
The researchers have expanded a study to identify genetic markers in women with the disease, and their trial will now include more healthy volunteers as well.
According [...]
Maura Tierney Breast Tumor Delays Premiere Of New Series
July 13th, 2009 |
No Comments
On Monday, former ER star Maura Tierney revealed that will be undergoing surgery to remove a tumor from her breast.
“In an effort to guard my privacy, it seems that the wording of NBC’s press release has unfortunately caused some confusion and undue alarm about my health,” the 44-year-old actress said in an statement.
“I have discovered [...]