Irish breast cancer breakthrough could end mammograms

[VanillaGrl]

Irish breast cancer breakthrough could end mammograms
Major cancer discovery from team at Galway University
By ANTOINETTE KELLY
IrishCentral.com

Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 1:50 PM
Updated Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 4:24 PM

Patient undergoes mammogram test

Irish scientists may have found an alternative to the dreaded mammogram in a bid to reduce the incidence of breast cancer.

Researchers from the National University of Ireland Galway have identified a new blood test that can act as an "early warning" system.

The test, which is being discussed as a potential replacement for mammograms, can alert doctors if the disease is recurring.

The researchers from the school's department of surgery presented their study results at the world’s biggest breast cancer conference in San Antonio in the U.S.

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[SchoolGirlHeart]

OMG! This could be incredible!!!!

“This early work suggests a combination of mir195 and Let7a (two specific types of microRNA) are sensitive markers for the presence of breast cancers in over 90 percent of cases," he said. "This raises the possibility of their use in screening for breast cancer.”

They could find it way, WAY early!

[C-Dawg]

So....does this mean that when I tell Marilyn I need to check for lumps she can say "no, I just got checked"?
If so, I don't think this is a good thing.......I'm just saying ...I mean, how's a guy supposed to cop a feel

This just ain't right


congrats Ladies...hope this is as big a breakthru as it appears

[mommar]

I wonder when they will start using the blood test in the U.S.?

While it is potentially great news............ I could be out of a job! but that's ok

[SMLCHNG]

I sure hope so!!!!!!!!!!

[CandyLMT]

The Irish ROCK! This is awesome news!

My mother and both sisters had breast cancer, so they recommend 2 mammos a year for me.
While we're waiting on the blood test, please ladies... continue to get your mammograms. Early detection for us and job security for MO.

[big john]

Now how many of you thought this was going to be a joke about whiskey and boobs?
I did. I admit it.

[Bicycle Bill]

So....does this mean that when I tell Marilyn I need to check for lumps she can say "no, I just got checked"?
If so, I don't think this is a good thing.......I'm just saying ...I mean, how's a guy supposed to cop a feel

Well, at least in the summer you could offer to check her for ticks.....

-"BB"-