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Celldex breast cancer drug shrinks some tumors: study

(Reuters) - Interim results from a mid-stage trial of Celldex Therapeutics Inc's experimental drug showed trends toward reducing tumors in patients with advanced breast cancer, with rates improving for those patients with high levels of a key protein. Full story

Study unpicks gene changes behind breast cancer

LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have mapped the complete genetic codes of 21 breast cancers and created a catalogue of the mutations that accumulate in breast cells, raising hopes that the disease may be able to be spotted earlier and treated more effectively in future. Full story

Study: Men with breast cancer fare worse

Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say. Full story

Giuliana and Bill Rancic: We're having a baby

   The reality-TV couple chat with TODAY’s Ann Curry about their quest to start a family, and make a surprise announcement.

Study suggests breast cancer is clutch of 10 diseases

Scientists who conducted a major international study into the genetics of breast cancer say they can now classify the disease into 10 subtypes - a finding that points to more accurate, tailored treatment for individual patients in future. Full story

Perceptions of cancer care may not match reality

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  ‘Komen’s help was critical to me’

Roxanne Martinez a breast survivor on how on the Susan G. Komen Foundation helped her survive breast cancer.

  High school student wins science prize for breast cancer research

Intel Science winner, 17-year-old Nithin Tumma was awarded $100,000 for his research, which may provide new targets for novel breast cancer treatments.

  TheGrio's 100: Maimah Karmo, Breast cancer survivor brings awareness and inspiration to young women

Maimah Karmo, 37, was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago. With a three-year-old daughter, a fiancé and no family history of breast cancer, it was completely unexpected...

  Indiana leads fight against breast cancer

Dr. Anna Maria Storniolo, who works with donor material at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank and the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, talks about the success of the Super Cure event and the current controversy surrounding Komen.

  Pink ribbon backlash

Women are protesting the decision of the nation’s biggest breast cancer charity to stop new grants to Planned Parenthood. NBC’s Lisa Myers reports.

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