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BRCA1 Defined

Gene, which, when damaged (mutated), places a woman at greater risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer, compared with women who do not have the mutation.

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AACR Announces New Editor-in-Chief for Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention

Published August 27, 2008, 9:31 am, Newswise

The American Association for Cancer Research announces the appointment of Timothy Rebbeck, Ph.D., of the University of Pennsylvania, as the Editor-in-Chief of its highly reputed oncology journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. At the University of Pennsylvania, Rebbeck is the director of both the Center for Genetics and Complex Traits and the Center for Population and Health ...

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Pipeline for Breast Cancer Therapies is Focus of New MedPredict Report

Published August 27, 2008, 7:32 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

MedPredict has published a new report in its oncology series entitled "Thought Leader Insight & Analysis: Breast Cancer," designed to provide critical strategic insight for pharma and biotech companies with a stake in the market for diagnostics and treatments in this disease area.

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Cancer Test for Women Raises Hope, and Concern

Published August 27, 2008, 3:50 am, The Gadsden Times

An ovarian cancer test prompts questions on regulation and risk, and experts worry it may mean unneeded surgery.

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Cancer test for women raises hope, and concern

Published August 26, 2008, 7:41 am, Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Published: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 4:32 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. A new blood test aimed at detecting ovarian cancer at an early, still treatable stage is stirring hopes among women and their physicians.

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Sisters take to the hills for a breast cancer cure

Published August 25, 2008, 6:12 pm, The Herald

It was their genetic path which led three sisters from Glasgow to their darkest days. Not only did they see their mother die from breast cancer, but each of them, too, has been affected by the disease.

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Applegate calls double mastectomy a 'tough' choice

Published August 24, 2008, 10:47 pm, The Pantagraph

NEW YORK -- Christina Applegate is taking the long view of her battle with breast cancer - the really long view.

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Behind the screen

Published August 24, 2008, 3:46 am, Whyalla News

PJ Warne is bouncing with health, and has advanced cancer. A neuroblastoma, present from birth, has spread from his adrenal gland to form several tumours throughout his body.

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Slipped through the cracks

Published August 22, 2008, 4:30 pm, Salon.com

The stories we missed this week: More women opting for double mastectomies, working women thwarted by insecurity and the top 10 literary virgins.

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Harvard, Columbia researchers uncovering role of gene network in breast cancer

Published August 22, 2008, 11:49 am, Boston Business Journal

Scientists at Harvard and Columbia universities have identified 18 genes that interact in different combinations to cause breast cancer.

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Health Highlights: Aug. 20, 2008

Published August 21, 2008, 12:36 pm, MedicineNet.com

Title: Health Highlights: Aug. 20, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 8/21/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/21/2008

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