breast cancer

Breast Cancer Risk: Taking Hormonal Drugs For Long Period Can Help

By Dipannita - Jun 06, 2016 08:04 PM EDT

Taking hormonal drugs for a continuous period of 15 years may help reduce the risk of breast cancer relapse. These are the findings of a new study conducted by a team of researchers in the UK.

Eight-Year Old Breast Cancer Patient from Utah Now In Remission

By Jenn Loro - May 17, 2016 01:55 PM EDT

Chrissy Turner, the eight-year-old native from Utah, is now officially in remission after surviving her ordeal against a rare form of cancer known as secretory breast carcinoma. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she went under the knife in December last year to remove her right breast.

Breast Cancer Risk Less In Teens Who Eat More Fruits: Study

By Dipannita - May 12, 2016 05:08 PM EDT

Breast cancer risk may have a connection with how much fruits you eat. These are the findings of a new study conducted by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston.

American Cancer Society Increases Recommended Age for Mammograms to 45

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 20, 2015 12:51 PM EDT

The American Cancer Society has eased it recommendations regarding when women should start getting annual mammograms.

Breast Cancer Pill Tamoxifen Can Kill Drug Resistant MRSA

By Peter R - Oct 15, 2015 12:55 PM EDT

Researchers found the drug can enhance the ability of Neutrophils to clear pathogens.

Cattle Virus That Causes Leukemia Triples Breast Cancer Risk In Women

By Peter R - Sep 17, 2015 02:29 PM EDT

The Bovine Leukemia Virus can spread to humans through infected milk, meat and blood. However the study does not establish if the virus itself causes breast cancer.

Angelina Jolie News: More Men Want To Undergo Double Mastectomy After Actress’ Anti-Cancer Procedure

By Maria Slither - Sep 14, 2015 12:15 PM EDT

Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy last year has been the inspiration for both men and women with the possiblity of getting breast cancer to do the same operation.

Double Mastectomy the Latest Treatment Trend for Men with Breast Cancer

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 03, 2015 10:37 AM EDT

Double mastectomy is becoming a more popular option for men diagnosed with breast cancer, a new study reported.

Blood Test Detects Breast Cancer Months Before Relapse

By Peter R - Aug 27, 2015 04:00 PM EDT

The test developed by researchers in UK looks for tumor DNA which were missed by treatment after first cancer occurrence.

Light Alcohol Consumption Can Also Increase Risk Of Cancers: Study

By Peter R - Aug 19, 2015 05:14 PM EDT

The study found that women had increased risk of breast cancer while male smokers who consumed up to drinks a day were at increased risk of several cancers.

Angelina Jolie News Update: Actress Rumored to be on the Verge of Dying

By Maria Slither - Aug 14, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

Frail-looking Angelina Jolie might be hiding a very serious health illness.

Sitting Boosts Cancer Risk In Women, Study

By Peter R - Jul 15, 2015 08:52 AM EDT

Every hour of additional sitting in leisure can up a woman's risk of cancers including those of breast, ovaries and the bone marrow.

Mammograms Can Over-Diagnose Breast Cancer

By Peter R - Jul 09, 2015 01:49 PM EDT

Mammograms do not help cut rates but can detect small tumors and may put women through unwarranted treatment.

Breast Cancer Spreads to Bone By Burrowing Holes

By Peter R - May 28, 2015 02:33 PM EDT

Researchers have identified a key protein release by primary tumor cells which causes holes in the bone. Blocking the protein could prevent secondary spread of the cancer.

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