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Patient Navigation Benefits Timely Cancer Diagnosis, Care for Vulnerable Patients
Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) have shown that patient navigation services help decrease the time to diagnosis for female patients who have received an abnormal result from a breast or cervical cancer screening.
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New Study Sheds Light on the Progression and Invasiveness of Ductal Breast Cancer
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is considered a precursor lesion for invasive breast cancer if untreated, and is found in approximately 45% of patients with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Patients with DCIS only (not accompanied by invasive disease) have a 5-year-survival of nearly 100%, compared to 89% for all stages of invasive breast cancer (24% for patients with distant metastasis). A new study has found that despite an enormous degree of intercellular heterogeneity in both DCIS and IDC, the evolution from noninvasive to invasive disease is determined by recurrent patterns of genomic imbalances in most cases. This study was published in the American Journal of Pathology.
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Study Finds Vegetable-Derived Compound Effective in Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A new compound created from a rich source in vegetables including broccoli and brussel sprouts has been developed to combat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The research was presented at the 2012 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Chicago, Il.
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Guest Post on the Blog
Caregivers are extremely important during treatment for cancer. Cameron Von St. James was a caregiver for his wife's mesothelioma diagnosis and treatment. Read the post |
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Greetings!
 November is upon us, which means the holiday season has started. It's crazy to think that 2013 will be here very soon! There are many women going through breast cancer treatment alone. In the spirit of the holidays, if you know of someone who is alone during this time, try to include them in your festivities. We have two great contests this month! My cousin, Corine Gantz (she's french) has written a book called "Hidden in Paris." She's donated 3 copies of her book for our first contest. Also, every year, Care to Knit donates beautiful hand knit items for our members. As you can see, my dogs LOVE their scarves! This year, they've included soft pink ribbon pillows! See the article below to enter the contests. The National Breast Cancer Coalition has made it their mission to end breast cancer by January 1, 2020. To start the process, they are collecting signatures to present to the president after inauguration day. Please sign the petition so the president knows how important it is to find a cure for breast cancer. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with love, family and fun! Sincerely, Victoria Tashman Pink-Link 310-995-5204
     
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 Our first contest is a great book giveaway, "Hidden in Paris," by Corine Gantz. The healing power of friendship is explored in the novel Hidden in Paris by Corine Gantz. In Hidden in Paris, three women running away from their lives become unlikely friends in a beautiful house in the heart of Paris in a tale of self-discovery and love.
Our second contest is a beautiful hand knit item giveaway from Care to Knit. These beautiful items will keep you nice and warm during the winter, especially this winter!
To enter these contents, please send me an email and answer the following question, "Describe a healing friendship you have/had during your treatment or post treatment." All entries will be put in a bowl and the winners chosen at the beginning of December. The winners will be notified by email. Good luck!
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 My Hope Chest was founded by Alisa Savoretti in the fall of 2003. A breast cancer survivor and Las Vegas Showgirl, she was 38 and without insurance at the time of her diagnosis. Following a mastectomy and only 5 months after finishing her chemotherapy, she returned to the Las Vegas stage and her career as a professional dancer - this time however, minus one breast.
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(BCT) recently redesigned its website making it easier for users to find clinical trials that are right for them. Inspired by two breast cancer advocates, the site empowers breast cancer patients, post-treatment survivors, and those at risk to consider clinical trials as a routine option for care. Initially developed as a UCSF-NCI research pilot, it launched as a nationwide service in 2008. BCT is the only non-profit, clinical trial service dedicated to breast cancer.
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