Health News: [cancer]

ACR and SBI issue statement on British Medical Journal article on effect of mammography on breast cancer death rates EurekAlert! Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:58 PM PDT ( American College of Radiology ) A recent report in the British Medical Journal claims there is no evidence that mammography served a direct role in reducing breast cancer deaths in European countries where screening has been implemented. The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging say these conclusions have little bearing on, or resemblance to, screening in the United ... Over 150 people support Cancer Awareness Walk in Pemberton (SLIDESHOW) Community News Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:57 PM PDT PEMBERTON â€" Perfect weather greeted the more than 150 residents who gathered at the Pemberton Township Municipal Building grounds July 17 to participate in the Cancer Awareness Walk. Mike Pinto welcomed participants and brief speeches were given by Mayor Dave Patriarca, Paula Kosko, Director of Recreation, and Kenny Willets. Appellate Court Says Breast-Cancer Genes Can Be Patented Wall Street Journal Blogs Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:57 PM PDT The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which have been linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancers, can be patented. Missouri Proteomics Study IDs Signaling Networks as Potential Drug Targets in Brain Metastasis GenomeWeb News Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:52 PM PDT A proteomic study by researchers at the University of Missouri has identified signaling networks that are potentially involved in the metastasis of breast cancer to the brain, suggesting the need for new treatment paradigms. Chavez shows who's in charge UPI Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON, July 29 (UPI) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez â€" battling cancer, succession speculation and tough economic times â€" is proving himself anything but down and out. Gene Patent in Cancer Test Upheld by Appeals Panel New York Times Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:44 PM PDT A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that genes can be patented, overturning a lower court decision that had shocked the biotechnology industry. ACR and SBI Statement on BMJ Article Regarding Effect of Mammography on Breast Cancer Death Rates Newswise Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:41 PM PDT A recent report in the British Medical Journal claims there is no evidence that mammography served a direct role in reducing breast cancer deaths in European countries where screening has been implemented. The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging say these conclusions have little bearing on, or resemblance to, screening in the United States where mammography's life ... Utah-based Myriad wins DNA patent appeal The Salt Lake Tribune Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:40 PM PDT Utah-based Myriad wins DNA patent appeal By Susan Decker and Meg Tirrell Bloomberg News Published Jul 29, 2011 01:50PM MDT Salt Lake City-based Myriad Genetics Inc., maker of tests that help determine the hereditary risk of breast cancer, won an appeals court ruling that its technology related to isolated DNA is eligible for patent protection. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in ... Most women carrying cancer genes take action: study Reuters Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:37 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who screen positive for gene mutations that promote breast and ovarian cancers usually opt for surgery to cut their risk of the diseases, a new study suggests. Breast cancer: Gene patents get court approval Los Angeles Times Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:34 PM PDT Really? A company can patent a human gene?

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