Bi-annual MRI effective in detecting breast cancer: Study
The results suggest that for this population, intensive efforts to "downstage" aggressive breast cancer by finding small early lesions in women with high-risk mutations are crucial to improving outcomes.
Dec 09, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Birth control pills may raise breast cancer risk, says study
Women who currently or recently used the progestin-only intrauterine system also had a higher risk of breast cancer than women who had never used hormonal contraceptives.
Dec 08, 2017, 17:01 PM IST
Overweight women should undergo mammography more frequently: Study
Researchers identified the risk factors associated with tumours that do not get detected until larger than two centimetre, or about the size of a peanut.
Nov 21, 2017, 12:16 PM IST
Risk of breast cancer relapse lasts for years, says study
According to researchers, extending hormone-based therapy beyond five years continues to suppress and reduce recurrence and mortality.
Nov 20, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Soy compound may help fight breast cancer: Study
It may help in paving the way for new therapies to prevent the disease.
Oct 31, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Study associates infertility in women to higher risk of premature death
The study followed more than 78,000 women for 13 years, 14 percent of whom reported infertility, an inability to conceive for one year or more.
Oct 31, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
80% women at high risk of breast cancer decline to get screened: Study
Early detection has been shown to be associated with reduced breast cancer morbidity and mortality.
Oct 29, 2017, 14:43 PM IST
Genetic test could help breast cancer patients combat secondary tumours: Study
Secondary cancer, known as metastasis, is the most common cause of death in breast cancer patients as there are few effective treatments once it has taken root.
Oct 24, 2017, 12:42 PM IST
Obese women more susceptible to breast cancer risk, says study
There has been an immense rise in the number of obesities worldwide.
Oct 21, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
This tool can better identify breast cancer risk
Using the machine learning tool could help improve detection as well as prevent over treatment, said researchers from Harvard University.
Oct 18, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
Double mastectomy can have negative impact on employment
Fuelled by celebrity disclosures and growing patient interest, use of mastectomy has grown over the years.
Oct 09, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
Breast cancer tied to bacterial imbalances
Bacteria that live in the body, known as the microbiome, influence many diseases.
Oct 08, 2017, 15:22 PM IST
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Warning signs, risk factors and prevention
With October being observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is important to understand the nuances of breast cancer – its warning signs, risk factors and how you can reduce your risk of developing the disease.
Oct 03, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
FDA approves new drug for advanced, metastatic breast cancer
The drug -- Verzenio (abemaciclib) -- can be used for treatment of people with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) -- negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer that progressed after taking therapy that alters a patient's hormones (endocrine therapy).
Sep 30, 2017, 17:10 PM IST
Julia Louis-Dreyfus diagnosed with breast cancer, actor shares heartfelt post
Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sep 29, 2017, 13:00 PM IST
Women diagnosed with breast cancer can now freeze their eggs – Read
Researchers at University of California, San Francisco, reported their findings in the journal Human Reproduction, and have helped develop a faster fertility preservation technique that can achieve in two weeks what used to take a month or longer.
Sep 11, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Indian designer presents breast cancer survivors as showstopper at New York Fashion Week
Her collection titled Valentia that means brave in Latin, was feminine and sexy, encouraging women especially the breast cancer fighters and survivors to embrace their womanhood with boldness, confidence and a touch of sensuality.
Sep 09, 2017, 17:22 PM IST
Women, take note! Statins may reduce breast cancer risk
The findings showed that compared to those without high cholesterol, patients with high cholesterol had a 45 per cent reduced risk of breast cancer, and if they did develop breast cancer, a 40 per cent reduced the chance of death.
Aug 29, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
Mammography from 40 may reduce breast cancer deaths by 40%
The researchers compared the number of deaths that might be prevented as a result of three of the most widely discussed recommendations for screening mammography.
Indian-origin researcher identifies potential treatment for breast cancer
The new molecule, dubbed ERX-11, mimics a peptide, or protein building block.
Aug 19, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
