Scientists find the cause of ‘cancer fog’ in breast cancer survivors
Ever heard of 'cancer fog'? Many breast cancer patients and survivors describe it as a frustrating state where they struggle to think clearly, concentrate,...
Younger women and breast cancer: unearthing a unique link
A study led by the Sanford Burnham Prebys team recently found that certain genetic mutations in younger women are linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer.
Interestingly,...
Telephone-based weight loss program can help people with breast cancer lose weight
In a new clinical trial, a telephone-based weight loss program has demonstrated effectiveness in helping patients with breast cancer who are overweight or obese...
Personalized therapy for breast cancer: A step forward
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have made significant progress in personalizing treatment for HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer, a variant that accounts...
Why start mammograms at 40? Doctor explains new advice
Women should start getting regular mammograms at the age of 40, according to a new recommendation being drafted by the U.S. Preventive Services Task...
Breast density change over time can predict cancer, study finds
Breast cancer is a major health issue faced by women globally. As a preventive measure, many women, especially those in their middle and old...
Scientists find new treatment to stop spread of cancer
Metastasis is a process where cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to surrounding tissues and distant organs in the body.
It is the primary...
Blood pressure drug plus chemotherapy could reduce triple negative breast cancer
Scientists at Monash University have found that beta-blockers, which are used to manage blood pressure, could strongly enhance the effects of chemotherapy in triple-negative...
Using antibiotics after breast cancer may reduce survival
A recent study by researchers at Stanford Medicine suggests that women with triple-negative breast cancer who receive multiple antibiotics within three years of diagnosis...
Scientists find dietary supplement that fights resistance in breast cancer
Researchers at the University of Basel have made a new discovery that could lead to better treatments for advanced breast cancer.
They found that a...