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Tamoxifen & Breast Cancer
For nearly a decade, breast cancer researchers studying the hormone therapy tamoxifen have been divided as to whether genetic differences in a liver enzyme affect the drug's effectiveness and the likelihood breast cancer will recur. A new study by researchers from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group provides evidence that genetic differences in the enzyme CYP2D6 play a key role in how well tamoxifen works.
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Genomic Squencing & Triple Negative BC
Genomic sequencing has revealed therapeutic drug targets for difficult-to-treat, metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), according to an unprecedented study by the Translational Genomic Research Institute (TGen) and US Oncology Research.
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Greetings!
 I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I can't believe it's 2013 already! Next month, Pink-Link celebrates 7 years of connecting survivors online! We are working hard designing a new website, which should launch in March.
In November, we gave away copies of the book"Hidden in France," by Corine Gantz. The entrants emailed me a description of a healing friendship they had. Read my blog post about some of their responses. In December, we gave away copies of the 2013 calendar produced by Beyond Boobs! What are some of your resolutions for 2013? Along with these great prizes, our winners also received a beautiful hand knit item donated by Care To Knit. Stay warm!
I'd like to tell you about a Cancer Tele Summit organized by Barbara Musser. It will be held for 10 days beginning January 14th and ending January 25th. Their website states: "Begin the New Year with an extraordinary "power boost" to your balance, integration and well being after cancer. Whether you're still in treatment or have completed it, it's important to support every aspect of yourself to thrive. What better way to begin 2013 than with support for you in all areas of your one precious life?" It's free to sign up and you will have access to the recordings through February. Some of the all-star speakers include Dr. Lise Alschuler from Five to Thrive and my friends Tambre Leighn, cancer coach and Molly MacDonald, founder of The Pink Fund. I'm going to sign up as it sounds fantastic!
Have a wonderful month and feel well.
Sincerely, Victoria Tashman Pink-Link 310-995-5204
     
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 This month, we are so lucky to have received 3 "It's My Secret Post Surgical Jacket" designed by breast cancer survivor Carol Hunter. She believes the quicker you can begin to incorporate your daily habits and routines back into your life and enjoy the outdoors again, the quicker your body and mind will recover. That is why she created post-surgical clothing to help women get get back on their feet as quickly as they can. To enter the contest, Read the rest of the story |
New Molecule & Late Stage Breast Cancer
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 Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a molecule linked to more aggressive forms of breast cancer - a discovery that could point the way to potential cures.
Until this study, the ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule called miR-181a had never before been tied to breast cancer metastasis. But when scientists found elevated levels of the molecule in late-stage breast cancer tissues, they in turn tested an inhibitor in mouse models. The approach not only prevented metastasis, but also extended the animals' lives. Read the article
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