breast cancer Archive — Page 20 of 23

December 7, 2012

Vanderbilt study finds diverse genetic alterations in triple-negative breast cancers

Most triple-negative breast cancer patients who were treated with chemotherapy to shrink the tumor prior to surgery still had multiple genetic mutations in their tumor cells, according to a study by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Gray-haired man in a striped shirt and tie sits in a laboratory beside a computer and illuminated research equipment.
November 29, 2012

Polarity protein suppresses tumor growth, invasion

The machinery that builds the characteristic shape of epithelial cells suppresses breast cancer formation and metastasis in a mouse model.

By Leigh MacMillan
Stylized illustration of several pink and white DNA double helices against a dark purple background.
October 19, 2012

More gene links to breast cancer risk

Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Large pale pink awareness ribbon painted with rough, brushstroke-like edges on a white background.
October 16, 2012

Volunteers needed for Race for the Cure and Healthy Living Expo

By Vanderbilt Health News
Cropped view of a healthcare worker in blue scrubs holding a pink awareness ribbon, with a stethoscope around the neck against a pink background.
October 16, 2012

Vanderbilt University Medical Center observes Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day

By Vanderbilt Health News
Vanderbilt LifeFlight's Marsha Roberts, Randy Hughes, Leah Smith, Kevin Mobley and Bric Baker show the pink flight name badges and shirts that LifeFlight staff will wear during the month of October. (Vanderbilt University)
September 26, 2012

LifeFlight goes pink for breast cancer awareness

By Vanderbilt Health News