Breast Cancer

These common drugs may increase risk of breast cancer

In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found that many commonly prescribed older antipsychotic medications, and some newer ones, are...

This 2-drug combo can shrink breast cancer tumors

In a new study from McGill University, researchers found a new combination drug therapy that efficiently reduces tumor growth in metastatic breast cancer. Their findings...

Common blood pressure drugs may increase death risk in breast cancer

In a recent study published in Frontiers In Oncology, researchers found a link between beta-blockers and survival outcomes in some breast cancer patients. Beta-blockers, commonly...

You got your mother’s eyes. Will you get her breast cancer?

Sometimes, when you look in the mirror you find your family looking back. It can be a source of pride—in some families, chins, noses, earlobes—even...

Scientists find a new way to inhibit breast cancer effectively

In a new study from the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, researchers have developed an innovative treatment for breast cancer, based on analgesic nanoparticles that...

This study finds a new warning sign for breast cancer

In a recent study published in eLife, researchers found a new sign of metastatic breast cancer, laying the groundwork for preventive treatment that could save...

This two-drug combo can shrink breast cancer tumors

In a new study from McGill University, researchers discovered a new targeted combination drug therapy that efficiently reduces tumor growth in metastatic breast cancer. Their...

Common chemicals in paints and plastics can cause breast tumor growth

In a new study from Okayama University in Japan, researchers found common chemicals in paints and plastics can cause breast tumor growth. Photoinitiators are chemicals...

This study finds a major cause of deadly breast cancer

In a recent study published in Nature Cell Biology, researchers made a critical breakthrough, discovering how an obscure protein causes breast cancer to develop and...

Scientists find a new warning sign for breast cancer

In a new study from Tel Aviv University, researchers found a new sign of metastatic breast cancer, laying the groundwork for preventive treatment that...