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.
Breastfeeding may cut chronic pain from C-section
Chronic pain after C-section delivery, lasting for more than three months, affects around one in five mothers.
This common blood test can predict cancer as minutely as a lump in the breast - Read
High number of platelets have been linked to an increased risk of all forms of cancer and scientists are now urging doctors to consider thrombocytosis as a detection method for patients who are yet to show symptoms.
May 24, 2017, 21:33 PM IST
Breast implant victims win payout from German safety body
TUV Rheinland was ordered to make a provisional payment of 3,000 euros to each plaintiff for certifying that implants made by French firm Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) met safety standards.
Jan 21, 2017, 10:06 AM IST
Natural breast augmentation absolutely safe for young mothers: Doctors
Natural Breast Augmentation -- a procedure where the breasts' size is increased by transferring fat -- is completely safe for young mothers as lactation and other functions are preserved, doctors said on Saturday.
Breast cancer chemotherapy fails to promise relapse-free survival: Study
Contrary to expectations, the use of tailored dose-dense chemotherapy in women with high-risk early breast cancer failed to result in any statistically significant improvement in breast cancer recurrence-free survival, a study has found.
Nov 09, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
Breastfeeding possible after implants!
Paresh Doshi, senior counselor for breast augmentation at Allure medspa, told TheHealthsite.com that not all breast implants interfere with breastfeeding.
Apr 06, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
New pill can improve breast cancer diagnosis
Scientists have developed a pill that could significantly improve the imaging techniques involved in breast cancer and can better help in the diagnosis of the deadly disease -- the second most common cancer in women.
Mar 21, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
Breast-feeding may not cut allergy risk
Pregnant women and new mothers receive many messages regarding the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for babies in the first year of life.
Nov 07, 2015, 10:15 AM IST
Six ways to reduce breast cancer risk!
Six ways to reduce breast cancer risk!
Oct 02, 2015, 09:27 AM IST
Call to improve radiotherapy access for all as shortfall looms
As per a recent study, tackling the global shortfall in radiotherapy could save millions of lives and boost the economy of poorer countries.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:06 PM IST
Genetic mutations clue to breast cancer relapse
A British research team has found genetic mutations as clues to breast cancer relapse, saying these could tell whether breast cancer is likely to relapse after treatment.
Sep 26, 2015, 16:12 PM IST
