Breast cancer
Scientists find pomegranate husk can prevent breast cancer
Pomegranate has a recorded history of medicinal properties, which can be attributed to the presence of a large number of phytochemicals present in it....
Scientist uncovered role of nicotine in breast cancer development
At the Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar (ILS), Bhubneshwar, a team of scientists headed Dr. Sandip K Mishra, has, for the first time, reported...
Novel 3D model provides new insight into how our body’s stem cells interact with breast cancer cells
Biochemist Mj Brown, of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has investigated how human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) and breast cancer cells...
Most detailed maps of breast cancer ever achieved
This reveals how genetic changes shape the physical tumor landscape.
Breast density notification laws not effective for all women
Assessing the association between residing in a state with a DBN law and women’s awareness.
Exploring women’s knowledge of breast density and experiences of breast cancer screening
As of 2019, 37 US states have breast density notification laws. No qualitative study to date has examined women’s perspectives about breast density in general or by states with and without notification laws.
Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk
Breast cancer risk increased with more frequent use of these chemical hair products.
A new way to identify women at high risk of developing relapse of breast cancer
A“marker” to identify women who are at risk of a recurrence.
Male breast cancer: Study offers insight on treatment and prognosis
Male breast cancer (MBC) comprises one percent of all breast cancer cases, yet no prospective randomized clinical trials specifically focused on MBC have been successfully completed.
Breast cancer can form ‘sleeper cells’ after drug treatment
Breast cancer medicines may force some cancer cells into ‘sleeper mode’, allowing them to potentially come back to life years after initial treatment.
Menopausal hormone therapy increases breast cancer risk for years
A past meta-examination has found that current and recent users of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) were at an increased risk of breast cancer, yet...