Breast cancer (malignant breast neoplasm) is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas.
Prognosis and survival rate varies greatly depending on cancer type and staging.Computerized models are available to predict survival.With best treatment and dependent on staging, 10-year disease-free survival varies from 98% to 10%. Treatment includes surgery, drugs (hormonal therapy and chemotherapy), and radiation.
Worldwide, breast cancer comprises 10.4% of all cancer incidence among women, making it the most common type of non-skin cancer in women and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. In 2004, breast cancer caused 519,000 deaths worldwide (7% of cancer deaths; almost 1% of all deaths). Breast cancer is about 100 times more common in women than in men, although males tend to have poorer outcomes due to delays in diagnosis.
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Articles About Breast Cancer
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By Street Wise Reports
Biotech and medtech expose investors to rapid growth in healthcare innovation. In this exclusive interview with The Life Sciences Report, Chief Investment Strategist Alex Daley of Casey's Extraordinary Technology matches science to unmet needs to bring big ideas and big returns to investors. (May 18)
MORE TOPICS: ADVERTISING, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MANAGEMENT, CANCER, CARCINOMA, INVESTMENT
Ex-Yahoo CEO’s Cancer Diagnosis Led To Quit Decision
By IBTimes
Former Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) CEO Scott Thompson quit in part because of a recent diagnosis of thyroid cancer, the Wall Street Journal reported. (May 14)
MORE TOPICS: CARLY FIORINA, SEC, NYSE, STEVE JOBS, NEW YORK, INTEL
Two Powerful Drugs Can Kill Breast Cancer Cells, Says MIT
By IBTimes UK
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology find that erlotinib and doxorubicin can kill breast cancer cells. (May 14)
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Genetic ‘Signature’ Predicts Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Response: Study
By IBTimes
Scientists have uncovered genetic signs that could help doctors predict how breast cancer patients will respond to chemotherapy. (May 11)
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Miss USA Contestants ... On A Boat!
By IBTimes
Tuesday afternoon, as the 51 beauties of the Miss USA pageant, which takes place in Las Vegas on June 3, balanced themselves in high heels through a bumpy cruise on the Hudson river. The sightseeing trip was equal parts publicity junket and charity e... (May 10)
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Cruising With Miss USA Contestants: A Bumpy Ride With Beauties
By IBTimes
The 51 beauties of the Miss USA pageant balanced themselves in high heels through a rocky cruise of the Hudson river, for a charity sightseeing trip. The event was part of a full-day media blitz in advance of the June 3 competition. (May 09)
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Woman Fakes Breast Cancer To Raise Funds For Her Breast Implants (Report)
By IBTimes
A Phoenix woman was arrested Wednesday on accounts of fraud and theft after authorities alleged that she faked cancer to raise charitable funds because she wanted breast implants for herself. (May 06)
Breast Cancer Test Could Spot Disease A Decade Earlier
By IBTimes
A new test for breast cancer may be able to spot the disease up to a decade before it develops, according to a new study. (May 01)
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Ian Somerhalder has been a smoldering TV sensation for quite a few years now. After heating it up with co-star (and real life love) Nina Dobrev for three seasons of "The Vampire Diaries", Somerhalder has stepped up his charity work. (May 01)
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Insight - Cancer in Africa: Fighting a nameless enemy
By Reuters UK
In Emanuel Adu's language, Twi, people call the skin cancer that is invading his cheek and nose "sasabro". It means a disease that eats away at you. (May 01)
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