Metastasis

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

Luteolin in celery, broccoli lowers risk of triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers from the University of Missouri suggest that eating herbs such as thyme, parsley, and vegetables like celery and broccoli can reduce the risk of breast cancer. 

Jan 25, 2017, 14:33 PM IST

Tumour hardness may develop cancer cells

 Tumour hardness and hypoxia -- lack of oxygen at the tumour's core -- trigger a biological switch that causes cancer stem cells to develop, a recent study has found.

Sep 15, 2016, 00:36 AM IST

Beware! Antioxidants can cause cancer to spread faster

Antioxidants protect healthy cells from free radicals that can turn them into malignancies but may also protect a tumour once it has developed, the findings showed.

Oct 09, 2015, 13:09 PM IST