Scientists find new way to test personalized drug treatments for breast cancer
For years, researchers have honed a process of developing breast cancer models using tumors donated by breast cancer patients.
They then implanted into mice as...
New treatment for aggressive breast cancer could save thousands of lives
In a phase III clinical trial from the University of London, researchers found that the immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab could significantly reduce disease recurrence...
MRI screening may lower breast cancer deaths
In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers found annual MRI screenings starting at ages 30 to 35 may reduce breast-cancer mortality...
New advances in breast cancer screening and treatment
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women.
Breast cancer death rates have been falling over the past 30 years. But nearly...
Breast cancer genes linked to prostate and pancreatic cancers
Faulty versions of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are well known to increase the risk of breast cancer in men and women and in...
Breast cancer survivors face higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure
In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found women with a history of breast cancer have a higher incidence of high blood pressure...
Reducing copper in the body may reduce risk of aggressive breast cancer
In a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, researchers found depleting copper levels may reduce the production of energy that cancer cells need to...
This heart drug could help treat breast cancer, study finds
In a new study from Houston Methodist, researchers found a drug used to treat cardiac failure has shown promising results in treating triple negative...
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...