Blood test to replace mammo
Has anyone else heard or read about this? A research centre in England have successfully detected breast cancer using blood tests earlier than a mammogram would. They are currently doing further trials. How awesome would that be! I wonder if it will also detect metastatic. The blood test can apparently detect it up to five years before any symptoms appear. I am thinking the mammogram centres will try to block these trials ever coming to Australia. Oops, that is probably not a nice thing to say.
Targeted clinical trial for patients with lymphoedema related to breast cancer surgery
Hi members, The below clinical trial conducted by LeapCure may be of interest to some of you. If you have breast cancer surgery related lymphoedema following a dissection or biopsy procedure, you could be eligible to join a clinical trial that is enrolling nearby. Initial eligibility includes lymphoedema patients who have had surgery for their breast cancer at least 6 months ago and diagnosed with lymphoedema within the past 4 years. The following pre-screener will help you determine your suitability, match you to a nearby trial site, and enter you on to a list for the LeapCure team to give you a call back. To help you determine if you are eligible for the study, LeapCure, who are administering the recruitment of this study in Australia, have developed a survey found at the link below. By taking this survey, you are providing your consent (agreement) for LeapCure to collect and store your survey answers on an overseas server (large computer) that is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (USA). Here is the pre-screening link: https://research.leapcure.com/studies/bclymph?locale=en-AU&utm_source=BCNA&utm_medium=mixed&utm_campaign=060921Pv22&utm_cat=PAGNWAU&utm_study=bclymphBreast cancer treatment researcher awarded Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre’s Professor Sherene Loi has been awarded a Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for her research into innovative treatments to improve the survival of breast cancer patients. Click on the below link for the full coverage: https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/health/breast-cancer-treatment-researcher-awarded-prime-ministers-prize-for-science/video/988424ceb2b4596fd15ac51d67584962
UK trial
A trial is being conducted in the UK using aspirin as part of treatment for triple negative breast cancer. The article emphasises the trial and methodology is still at an early stage and people should NOT start using aspirin themselves! Trial lead Dr Anne Armstrong said: "Not all breast cancers respond well to immunotherapy. "Trialling the use of a drug like aspirin is exciting because it is so widely available and inexpensive to produce. "We hope our trial will show that, when combined with immunotherapy, aspirin can enhance its effects and may ultimately provide a safe new way to treat breast cancer." Co-researcher Dr Rebecca Lee said their lab findings suggested that aspirin can make certain types of immunotherapy more effective by preventing the cancer from making substances that weaken the immune response. "We hope aspirin can dampen down bad inflammation so the immune system can get on with the job of killing cancer cells," she said.Trojan horse
Researchers have successfully tested a “Trojan Horse” drug which can kill cancer and bacterial cells without damaging nearby healthy tissue. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh combined the tiny cancer-killing molecule SeNBD with a chemical food compound to trick malignant cells into ingesting it. The peer-reviewed experimental study was carried out on zebrafish and human cells, but researchers say more studies are needed to confirm if it is a safe and swift method of treating early stage cancer and drug-resistant bacteria. Early days but interesting!Beta Blockers may have additional benefit
I’ll try and find more on this but from this morning’s news: Australian researchers have made a major medical breakthrough that could extend the lives of people battling breast cancer. Scientists at Monash University have found that everyday anti-stress drugs, called beta blockers, could slow the spread of the deadly disease in the bodyBC research
Genetic research gives new hope for sufferers of aggressive breast cancers An invasive protein molecule could be responsible for some of the most aggressive breast cancers. A new study by the University of South Australia has found a molecule, called ZCCHC24, changes the structure of the cancer cells, thus increasing the disease’s destructive nature. Lead researcher Associate Professor Philip Gregory said understanding how the protein worked could stop the cancer from spreading to other parts of the body and lead to new treatments. “Understanding why some forms of breast cancer spread and others don’t is vital in understanding how to treat breast cancer,” he said. “In this research, we’re drilling down to look at individual cancer cells and trying to find out what makes them turn from being benign to aggressive. “What we’ve discovered is a molecule that appears to be strongly turned on in the most aggressive cancer cells. “When we block the action of this molecule, the cells completely change and become far less aggressive.” In women, breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It is Australia’s second highest cancer killer. Almost 20,000 new cases are anticipated to be diagnosed in Australian women this year. With Daffodil Day approaching, Cancer Council SA chief executive Lincoln Size said the findings could transform breast cancer treatments in the future, helping thousands. “We’re incredibly proud to fund groundbreaking research such as Dr Gregory’s through Cancer Council’s Beat Cancer Project and encourage the community to show their support this Daffodil Day to enable us to continue to fund this critical work,” he said. Daffodil Day will be held nationally on August 28 to raise money for cancer research projects around the country.
Podcast about Medicinal Cannabis
Hi all I listen to quite a few different podcasts. Wilosophy, by Wil Anderson, was recommended by another podcast that I listen to. I wasn't a big Wil Anderson fan previously (for all that I do love Gruen on ABC tv) but am rapidly being converted by this insightful series of interviews. This one is with a doctor, talking about Medicinal Cannabis, it's benefits, and the lack of research being done. It is long, 1hr20 to 1hr30min, but an interesting listen if you have any interest https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=576523
Effect of High-dose Vitamin C Combined With Anti-cancer Treatment on Breast Cancer Cells.
Please see medical research link below regarding this topic. I haven't been on this site for a while and surprised I couldn't find topics on this subject except a comment from a BCNA staffer. As well as the usual Specialists, I see an integrative GP. She administers high dose Vit C infusions to breast cancer patients, including me. I've been clear now for 8 years. The medical evidence for this being beneficial in the fight against breast cancer cells is becoming clear and more widely accepted now, even among the old guard. So, I am wondering, why don't more women know about this? Are there any other women having it? If so, how is it going? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30711954/
