http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com Most recent Breast Cancer Headlines en-us http://knoxvillebreastcenter.com/rowden/rowden_ride_2007.htm Knoxville, TN – On Sunday, May 6, 2007 bikers united to ride for a good cause… the fight against breast cancer. There were 150 bikes and 220 riders in the inaugural 2006 Rowden Ride which raised $5,100 to benefit the Kim Rowden Breast Cancer Memorial Fund. The fund helps women without financial resources to have mammograms. http://knoxvillebreastcenter.com/news/042907.htm AWith popular actresses Sally Field and Andie MacDowell looking on, Dr. Etta Pisano picked up a Ladies Home Journal Health Breakthrough award last year, in recognition of her work in promoting better screening for breast cancer. Pisano, a professor of radiology and biomedical engineering at the University of North Carolina, was principal investigator in the Digital Mammography Imaging Screening Trial, a multicenter study of almost 50,000 women. http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com/news/041707.htm A recent large scale study of women at high risk for breast cancer confirms earlier studies that adding MRI to the screening regimen detects otherwise unsuspected breast cancers. http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com/news/090606/mission_mammography.htm Knoxville, TN…In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, WIVK and Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center will host the second annual Mission: Mammography event. Free screening mammograms will be offered by the KCBC Mobile Unit to women over 40 on a first come basis on Thursday, October 19 from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm at Knoxville Center Mall Ruby Tuesday’s entrance. http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com/news/082806/082806.htm Dr. Aaron G. Margulies is a Fellowship trained, board certified breast cancer surgeon and is a former Susan G. Komen Fellow at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com/news/082806/082806.htm The YWCA honored seven women at the 22nd annual Tribute To Women banquet on August 17, 2006 at the Knoxville Convention Center. The event recognizes the accomplishments of local women and all proceeds benefit the various programs at the YWCA in Knoxville. http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com/news/061506/061506.htm Knoxville, TN – On Saturday, June 10th bikers united to ride for a good cause… the fight against breast cancer. There were 150 bikes and 220 riders in the inaugural Rowden Ride which raised $5,100 to benefit the Kim Rowden Breast Cancer Memorial Fund. The fund helps women without financial resources to have mammograms. http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com/rowden/rowden_ride.htm Join us Saturday, June 10, 2006 for Rowden Ride - benefitting the Kim Rowden Breast Cancer Memorial Fund. All donations will benefit the Kim Rowden Breast Cancer Memorial Fund which provides financial assistance to women for mammograms. http://wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=33591 The osteoporosis drug Evista is shaping up as a possible alternative to tamoxifen for preventing breast cancer in women at high risk of the disease, after a huge study showed it slightly reduced the likelihood of serious side-effects. http://wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=33591 There is new hope for women at increased risk for breast cancer. The results of a five year study released Monday show two drugs dramatically cut the risk of getting the disease. http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center has updated it's site for the 2006 year. http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-04-11-chemo_x.htm CHICAGO — Research offers hopeful news to women whose breast cancers are typically more difficult to treat: Modern chemotherapy means more of them will survive than previously thought.