Trade Magazine or Scholarly Articles (3)

Wicha, Max S. “Cancer Stem Cell Heterogeneity in Hereditary Breast Cancer.” Breast Cancer Research 16 April 2008. 16 April 2008 .

This article is from the Breast Cancer Research web site that is an international peer-reviewed online journal providing the medical world with more information about new research. This site also allows visitors to link to other sites relating to breast cancer. This article examines the relation between breast cancer and heredity. It does not discuss treatment plans, but shows new research in the field. This would be useful for reporters and researchers focusing more on research of breast cancer. From this article, one can also find similar articles and resources.

Moayed, Farman A. et al. "Experimental Design Comparison of Studies Evaluating Doxorubicin Nanoparticles in Breast Cancer Therapy." Human Factors & Ergonomics in Manufacturing 18.3 (2008): 342-357.

This article would be helpful for reporters because it describes very recent advances in breast cancer research. In the article, a new study is highlighted surrounding the use of doxorubicin nanoparticles in cancer therapy (specifically breast cancer therapy). There are charts, diagrams and graphs that make the information easier to understand.

Hede, Karyn. "Doctors Seek to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence by Lowering Insulin Levels." Journal of the National Cancer Institute 100.8 (2008): 530-532.

This article from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute provides information on a recent study that shows that medicine used to treat diabetes may also help with preventing breast cancer. Metformin, a drug used to treat diabetes may also help treat breast cancer. This article would be helpful for reporters who are trying to understand new treatment options for breast cancer patients. The study showed that patients who had lower levels of insulin had better results from treatments.