How diabetes may worsen aggressive breast cancer
More than 120 million people in the U.S. have diabetes or pre-diabetes. At the same time, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive...
New obesity drug may slow breast cancer growth
A new study has found that a drug used for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes may also help slow the growth of breast...
Common dietary fat boosts growth of aggressive breast cancer
A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine reveals that linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid commonly found in seed oils and animal...
Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study led by Samsung Medical Center has found that women who survive breast cancer may face a slightly lower risk of developing...
Low-dose vitamin D may boost chemotherapy outcomes in breast cancer
New research from São Paulo State University in Brazil suggests that a simple and affordable supplement—vitamin D—could help improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy in...
Scientists improve breast cancer treatment while reducing healthy tissue damage
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women across the world. Scientists are working hard to find new and better ways...
Many women choose to extend breast cancer hormone therapy
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Many types of breast cancer grow in response to hormones like estrogen or...
Menopause drug may also help prevent invasive breast cancer, early study finds
A drug already approved to treat menopause symptoms may also lower the risk of invasive breast cancer, according to new research from a phase...
Low muscle mass may increase death risk in breast cancer
Maintaining muscle mass has been shown to be a key factor in how well patients respond to cancer treatment. People with higher muscle mass...
New treatment boosts survival for aggressive breast cancers
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a groundbreaking way to improve survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited forms of breast cancer.
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