Mushrooms & lowered breast cancer! From healthnewsdigest.com 11/18/08
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Mushrooms’ – Breast-Cancer Fighting Properties by staff
Follow this link for the entire article: http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Food_and_Nutrition_690/Mushrooms_-_Breast-Cancer_Fighting_Properties.shtml
The mushroom council is funding research in humans after it was found that mushroom extract worked to slow breast cancer in mice. This council feels that mushrooms are a good anti-cancer source- it’s packed with antioxidants selenium & ergothioneine & vitamin D.
Canola Oil A Good Choice from webmd.com health news 11/19/08
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Canola Oil May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Study Shows Potential Benefit for Offspring When Canola Oil Is Consumed During Pregnancy
By Salynn Boyles Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Follow this link for the entire article: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20081117/canola-oil-may-affect-breast-cancer-risk
In a study with mice, consuming Canola oil instead of other oils during pregnancy showed a promising reduction in breast cancer tumors to offspring. There is a benefit to us to maximize the amount of omega-3 in our diets and reduce omega-6. Apparently canola oil fits this category!
Another food & Cancer article
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Food Plays Role In Preventing Cancer? From timestranscript.canadaeast.com 11/13/08 by Jane Claxton-Oldfield
Follow this link for the entire article: http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/lifetimes/article/479544
This is an article touting the benefits of adding turmeric & black pepper to our diets! It is also noted that we should also have other spices, herbs & fruits & vegetables in our diets as well as having little to no fats or sugars!
A Diet to ward off cancer?
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Better Diet May Help Cancer Survivors from ajc.com 11/13/08 by Chris Rosenbloom
Follow this link for the entire article: http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2008/11/13/fit.html
According to the American Cancer Society & The American Institute for Cancer Research diet & lifestyle are very important links to cancer. This article recommends that we do the following daily: Lose weight; walk 30 minutes briskly; give up fast food- choose simple & nutritious foods—stick to fruits & vegetables; slow up on alcohol; nuts & berries were recommended- especially walnuts & cranberries; & lastly, Greek food was a promising choice.
Cancer research article from the Telegraph.co.uk 11/10/08
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BLACK COHOSH LINKED TO SPREAD OF CANCER
By: Charlotte Bailey from the Telegraph.co.uk
Follow this link for the entire article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/article3413684.ece
US scientists are cautioning all women about the use of the herb black cohosh (used to ease menopause symptoms) when a study done by researchers from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh & University of California & McMaster University in Ontario gave mice with breast tumors a normally recommended dose of the herb-40 milligrams/day there was a 25% increase in them developing these lung tumors from the breast cancer cells. These findings have been published in the journal Cancer Research.
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Scientists Decode Cancer Cell DNA 11/6/08 from CBS News NY
Follow this link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/06/eveningnews/main4580721.shtml
CBS news medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reported that scientists decoded the entire genetics of a cancer cell from a woman with leukemia. This helps scientists understand cancer & start to target cancer therapy to specific cancer cells. Hopefully, there will be personalized cancer treatments in the future which target the mutated DNA instead of what we generally have now- one size fits all cancer treatment!
Migraines & breast cancer news from the Los Angeles Times 11/6/08
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Women with migraines have lower breast-cancer risk
By Shari Roan photo credit: Gary Friedman
Follow this link for the entire article:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2008/11/women-with-migr.html
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle had a study (published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention) which found that women who suffer from migraines are 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who didn’t suffer from these headaches. A history of migraines reduced the risk of estrogen & progesterone receptor breast cancers. It is felt that the hormones that contribute to breast cancer risk prevent migraines. Women have noted when estrogen levels are high they are free of migraines. Estrogen is known to stimulate the growth of some breast cancers. This study can help understand how to lower the risk of getting breast cancer.
BRCA article from topcancernews.com 10/20/08
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How women cope with the results of BRCA testing for hereditary breast cancer
By Robert White
Follow the link for the entire article: http://www.topcancernews.com/news/1843/1/How-women-cope-with-the-results-of-BRCA-testing-for-hereditary-breast-cancer
Women with negative BRCA results had the lowest rates of worry & cancer related distress. Women who had inconclusive results (have no genetic mutation currently known to increase breast cancer risk) had similar levels of distress as those who tested BRCA positive. All women had less stress after being tested than before. The women with inconclusive results may still be at risk for breast cancer because of unrecognized mutations or other risk factors associated with family history of breast cancer. BRCA testing is stressful & best done with a genetic counselor who can help evaluate the results.
Breast Cancer article from Mail Online 11/3/08
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Women who sleep less than six hours a night are more likely to develop breast cancer, experts warn By Pat Hagan dailymail.com.uk
Follow this link for the entire article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1082507/Women-sleep-hours-night-likely-develop-breast-cancer-experts-warn.html?ITO=1490
Some researchers feel that sleep disruption interferes with melatonin (vital hormone) which protects against cancer. This hormone is produced by the brain while sleeping & curbs the amount of Oestrogen being released-which they feel causes breast cancers. Lowered levels of melatonin also make the tumors grow more rapidly. Dr. Masako Kakizaki led the study in Japan & found that people who had 6 hours of sleep or less were 62% more likely to have breast cancer that those who had 7 hours. People who slept 9 hours were 28% less likely to have cancer. They also found that men who got 9 hours of sleep a night were half as likely to develop prostate cancer than those who got less sleep. This article ends with yet another opinion saying that this study is nothing to worry about & lacks sufficient evidence.
LIGHTS OUT —KEEP IT DARK—SLEEP TIGHT YOU ALL!
BRCA & Breast Cancer research article from the ScienceDaily.com 11/2/08
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New Tumor Inhibitor for Treatment of Hereditary Breast Cancer Shows Promising Results in Mouse Model.Journal reference:Sven Rottenberg, Janneke E. Jaspers, Ariena Kersbergen, Eline van der Burg, Anders O. H. Nygren, Serge A. L. Zander, Patrick W. B. Derksen, Michiel de Bruin, John Zevenhoven, Alan Lau, Robert Boulter, Aaron Cranston, Mark J. O’Connor, Niall M. B. Martin, Piet Borst, and Jos Jonkers. High sensitivity of BRCA1-deficient mammary tumors to the PARP inhibitor AZD2281 alone and in combination with platinum drugs. PNAS Online Early Edition, October 29, 2008
Netherlands Cancer Institute (2008, November 2). New Tumor Inhibitor For Treatment Of Hereditary Breast Cancer Shows Promising Results In Mouse Model. ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 6, 2008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2008/10/081030075651.htm
Full article at: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081030075651.htm
Researchers of the Netherlands Cancer Institute have recently started human trials of an “inhibitor” AZD2281 to stop breast cancer in BRCA1 gene mutations. This inhibitor developed drug resistance long term in the mouse model but was reversed after using another inhibitor, so researchers feel the AZD2281 helps make it more effective. This mouse model is a good test for future new anti-cancer drugs.