This new switch may control aggressive breast cancer
Aggressive breast cancers return to a flexible, earlier state found in fetal breast tissue, it may be the key to cancer's ability to form new cell types, evolve drug resistance and metastasize to other locations in the body.
Sep 03, 2018, 11:33 AM IST
New web-based calculator predict long-term risk of breast cancer
CTS5 calculator can predict patients with both high and low risk of their cancer so could benefit from the continuation of treatment or in order to avoid any further therapy along with the potential adverse side effects.
Aug 24, 2018, 10:51 AM IST
Eat dinner before 9 pm to lower risk of breast and prostate cancer
For the study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, the team analysed data from 621 cases of prostate cancer and 1,205 cases of breast cancer, as well as 872 male and 1,321 female controls.
Jul 18, 2018, 15:37 PM IST
Higher BMI associated with lower breast cancer risk
Multiple factors could be contributing to the link between higher BMI and lower breast cancer risk in younger women, such as differences in hormones, including estrogen, growth factors, or breast density.
Jun 22, 2018, 12:50 PM IST
Vitamin D may cut breast cancer risk
Risk of cancer appeared to decline with greater levels of serum vitamin D.
Jun 17, 2018, 12:40 PM IST
Lifestyle habits that can lead to breast cancer
Renuka Prasad- Joint Secy (Hon.) at Indian Cancer Society too has problems to share that can lead to this disease.
May 17, 2018, 21:05 PM IST
Shannen Doherty to undergo surgery after breast cancer remission
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star also vowed that when she is "cleared in the future, I will start donating".
May 02, 2018, 16:26 PM IST
Protein linked to aggressive breast cancer identified
Researchers have identified a protein that is strongly associated with metastatic breast cancer and that could be a target for future therapies.
Apr 19, 2018, 12:01 PM IST
No high death risk for breast cancer patients from heart ailments: Study
Contrary to earlier findings, German researchers have concluded that there is no higher risk of death from heart disease in breast cancer patients following radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Apr 09, 2018, 18:01 PM IST
Muscle loss may increase mortality risk in women with breast cancer: Study
A new study has found that muscle loss in women with breast cancer may increase their risk of mortality risk
Apr 09, 2018, 12:32 PM IST
This new drug may stop cancer-causing gene in its tracks
The drug I-BET-762 was found showing signs of significantly delaying the development of existing breast and lung cancers by zeroing in on how a cancerous gene, called c-Myc, acts.
Mar 27, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
One-third women in rural India unaware of breast cancer: Study
The findings showed that as many as 90 percent of the women in rural areas are unaware of the possibility of self-examination of their own breasts.
Mar 23, 2018, 16:47 PM IST
New system can predict response of cancer patients to chemotherapy
The aim of neoadjuvant chemotherapy is to eliminate active cancer cells – producing a complete response – before surgery.
Feb 12, 2018, 18:22 PM IST
Diet rich in fruits and veggies may help halt spread of breast cancer
Researchers are now considering conducting an early-phase clinical trial in which healthy participants would consume a low-asparagine diet.
Feb 08, 2018, 13:17 PM IST
Chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer may increase heart failure risk
Prompting attention to the fact that during treatment not only one's breast health but also general health, including that of the heart, should be considered, the researchers suggested.
Feb 02, 2018, 18:33 PM IST
Monitor your body fat to curb risk of breast cancer, study warns postmenopausal women
The findings of the research are scheduled to be presented at a conference of the American Association for Cancer Research to be held in Texas from January 27-30.
Jan 27, 2018, 11:35 AM IST
Patients undergoing breast cancer therapy need to stay away from these foods
Researchers used advanced metabolomics technology to analyse the effects of palbociclib/letrozole on breast cancer cells.
Jan 15, 2018, 17:27 PM IST
Breast size dissatisfaction affects self-examination
A new study's findings also show that these women were less confident about detecting a change in their breasts.
Jan 05, 2018, 17:39 PM IST
Soy, broccoli may cut breast cancer treatment's side effects
Higher soy intake was also associated with less reported fatigue.
Dec 11, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Weight loss - A potential treatment for breast cancer
Excess weight raises the risk of breast cancer as fat cells produce hormones that help drive tumours.
Dec 09, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
