हिन्दी मराठी বাংলা தமிழ் മലയാളം ગુજરાતી తెలుగు ಕನ್ನಡ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ

Breast cancer

Husband can't divorce wife if she is terminally ill, rules Supreme Court

According to the apex court ruling, the couple cannot be granted divorce even under mutual consent if woman partner is terminally ill.

Dec 03, 2015, 14:56 PM IST

Small gardens could bring big benefits for cancer patients

Providing cancer patients an opportunity for gardening can help them instil feelings of positivity, control and meaning, new research has found.

Dec 02, 2015, 18:12 PM IST

Female hormone supplements may up breast cancer risk

Post-menopausal women who use female hormone supplements containing estrogen and progestin ("combination" therapy) are at an increased risk for estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, says a new study.

Dec 02, 2015, 00:07 AM IST

Hormone supplements with estrogen linked to breast cancer

A new study has found that female who use hormone supplements with estrogen and progestin are at an increased risk of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer risk.

Dec 01, 2015, 15:14 PM IST

The 'Angelina effect' has doubled preventative mastectomy numbers in the UK

Angelina Jolie's announcement in May 2013 that she had had a double mastectomy caused a media storm.

Nov 30, 2015, 08:04 AM IST

Jolie surgery raised breast cancer awareness among women

Researchers at a breast cancer prevention clinic have observed an increased uptake of preventative double mastectomies since May 2013 when Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie announced that she had undergone the procedure.

Nov 25, 2015, 21:14 PM IST

Most women unaware of alcohol's role in breast cancer

Most of the women were unable to name any risk factors for breast cancer at all.

Nov 03, 2015, 16:28 PM IST

Zumba enthusiasts spread Breast Cancer Awareness in Delhi

'A Party in Pink' zumbathon event held at a posh mall in New Delhi to spread breast cancer awareness.

Nov 03, 2015, 10:11 AM IST

Jolie praises Pitt for support during her surgeries

I knew through the surgeries that he was on my side: Angelina Jolie

Nov 01, 2015, 04:49 AM IST

Doctors participate in breast cancer awareness drive

Breast cancer awareness drive was organised by a city based hospital on Friday following studies that stated that breast cancer was rising more rapidly than cervical cancer among Indian women, eapecially young women including teenagers.

Oct 31, 2015, 22:42 PM IST

Breastfeeding may reduce aggressive breast cancer risk

Breastfeeding is a relatively accessible, low-cost, short-term strategy that yields long-lasting natural protection.

Oct 29, 2015, 11:35 AM IST

Shampoo ingredient can increase breast cancer risk

Even at low levels, a class of preservatives widely-used in consumer products like shampoos, cosmetics, body lotions, and sunscreens can contribute to development of breast cancer, suggests new research.

Oct 29, 2015, 00:39 AM IST

Alcohol intake may up breast cancer risk: Study

Alcohol intake increases the chances of developing breast cancer and this risk quadruples with the intake of each daily glass of wine or beer, a new study has warned.

Oct 24, 2015, 12:09 PM IST

Over 1, 000 women screened for breast cancer in Delhi

The week-long drive will also raise awareness among women, basically on the causes of breast cancer.

Oct 23, 2015, 23:52 PM IST

Test to predict risk of breast cancer spreading to brain

The aB-crystallin expression also predicted shorter survival after the initial breast cancer diagnosis and after the diagnosis of brain metastasis.

Oct 22, 2015, 14:42 PM IST

Alcohol found to increase risk of breast cancer

A new study involving more than 300,000 female volunteers confirms a link between alcohol intake and breast cancer.

Oct 22, 2015, 01:40 AM IST

American Cancer Society eases mammogram guidelines

The society, which has for years taken the most aggressive approach to screening, issued new guidelines yesterday, recommending that women with an average risk of breast cancer start having mammograms at 45 and continue once a year until 54, then every other year for as long as they are healthy and likely to live another 10 years.

Oct 21, 2015, 14:47 PM IST