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Vanderbilt-Ingram cancer Center's Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) in breast Cancer has received a new round of grant funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The NCI will provide $12 million over the next five years to support and expand Vanderbilt-Ingram's translational research efforts in breast cancer.

As from Tuesday, October 7, watch surgeons from University Hospitals Case Medical Center perform a nipple sparing mastectomy with complete reconstruction. This breast-preserving procedure provides patients undergoing mastectomy with an excellent cosmetic outcome. Julian Kim, MD, FACS, and Hooman Soltanian, MD, will be available during this interactive panel discussion to answer any viewer questions. Dr.

On Tuesday, October 28, as part of breast cancer Awareness Month, physicians and health experts from Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will discuss the importance of detection, treatment, and management of breast disease. Participating in the discussion will be Gail Thomas, MD, a surgical oncologist with Carolina Surgical Associates, breast health navigator, Kathy Koger, RN, BSN, and genetic consultant, Julie Eggert, PhD., ARPN-BC, AOCN.

To commemorate National Mammography Day, Governor M. Jodi Rell, a breast cancer survivor, is promoting the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection, especially for women older than 40. "As a breast cancer survivor, I am a firm believer of the importance of early detection," Governor Rell said. "I encourage women throughout the state to take a few moments to schedule a mammogram today. It could save your life.

State officials mark National Mammography Day by reporting that breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in Wisconsin are declining, but some women are still not getting screened. "The need for effective and early screening is still very important," said Secretary Karen Timberlake. "All women, especially those age 40 and older, should contact their health care provider to discuss a schedule for mammograms and other breast cancer screening.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Radiologists can now better distinguish malignant and benign breast masses by using three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound, a new report says.

Title: Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Gastrointestinal cancer RiskCategory: health newscreated: 10/21/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 10/21/2008

Analysis of data from 38 studies that enrolled more than 2.7 million women the largest of its kind by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal health Research Institute, and the University of Santiago de Compostela reveals that regular use of Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with a 12 percent relative risk reduction in breast cancer compared to non-users. A separate analysis for Aspirin showed a 13 percent relative risk reduction in breast cancer and an analysis for Advil showed a 21 percent relative risk reduction. The review, published in the U.S. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, alludes to a protective affect against breast cancer. It was conducted by Dr. Mahyar Etm...