Breast Cancer

Best ways to screen and treat breast cancer

Despite decades of scientific progress, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in the United States. Experts are divided on many aspects, such...

Memory training helps breast cancer survivors combat chemo-brain

Breast cancer survivors often face a challenge known as "chemo-brain." This term refers to cognitive difficulties such as forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and lapses in attention...

New hope for personalized treatment in triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have made a significant discovery related to the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer, a challenging and aggressive form of...

Obesity may reduce effectiveness of hormonal drugs in breast cancer

Breast cancer survivors often take hormonal drugs as part of their post-treatment regimen to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. These drugs can be particularly...

Scientists find link between air pollution and breast cancer risk

A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant connection between exposure to fine particle air pollution and an increased risk of breast cancer among women. This...

New vaccine may help treat breast, liver, and pancreatic cancers

Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have propelled the domain of cancer immunotherapy by theoretically demonstrating that a protein antigen from a childhood...

Why women should start getting mammograms at age 40

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new draft guidelines this year recommending that women start breast cancer screening at a younger...

How diet and exercise can benefit breast cancer patients

A study led by Tara Sanft from Yale University reveals that targeted diet and exercise interventions may enhance outcomes for women undergoing chemotherapy for...

Scientists find how breast cancer develops

Breast cancer is a disease that has puzzled scientists for a long time. Now, a research team from Kyoto University has made some breakthroughs...

Breast cancer drug could cause high blood sugar, study finds

Piqray (alpelisib) is a revolutionary drug offering hope to advanced breast cancer patients, specifically those with tumors expressing the PIK3CA mutation, hormone receptor-positive and...