Karen M. Lynch Launches New Breast Cancer Blog Called The Pink Ribbon Review

Drug switch 'aids some breast cancer victims'

Women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer are significantly more likely to beat the disease if they switch to a new drug, according to research to be published today …

FDA Expands Use of Herceptin for Early Stage Breast Cancer After Primary Therapy

The new indication is for Herceptin, in combination with other cancer drugs, for the treatment of HER2 positive breast cancer after surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy) …

A vial and pack of Herceptin are seen in London June 9, 2006.

… breast cancer drug Herceptin to include women with early-stage cancer who have undergone surgery, the company said on Thursday. (Luke MacGregor/Reuters) …

Upshaw starts treatment, cancels gigs (AP)

AP - Soprano Dawn Upshaw began treatment for early stage breast cancer Thursday, canceling her engagements through January 2007, her manager said …