Breast cancer

Shampoo ingredient can increase breast cancer risk

Even at low levels, a class of preservatives widely-used in consumer products like shampoos, cosmetics, body lotions, and sunscreens can contribute to development of breast cancer, suggests new research.

Oct 29, 2015, 00:39 AM IST

Alcohol intake may up breast cancer risk: Study

Alcohol intake increases the chances of developing breast cancer and this risk quadruples with the intake of each daily glass of wine or beer, a new study has warned.

Oct 24, 2015, 12:09 PM IST

Over 1, 000 women screened for breast cancer in Delhi

The week-long drive will also raise awareness among women, basically on the causes of breast cancer.

Oct 23, 2015, 23:52 PM IST

Test to predict risk of breast cancer spreading to brain

The aB-crystallin expression also predicted shorter survival after the initial breast cancer diagnosis and after the diagnosis of brain metastasis.

Oct 22, 2015, 14:42 PM IST

Alcohol found to increase risk of breast cancer

A new study involving more than 300,000 female volunteers confirms a link between alcohol intake and breast cancer.

Oct 22, 2015, 01:40 AM IST

American Cancer Society eases mammogram guidelines

The society, which has for years taken the most aggressive approach to screening, issued new guidelines yesterday, recommending that women with an average risk of breast cancer start having mammograms at 45 and continue once a year until 54, then every other year for as long as they are healthy and likely to live another 10 years.

Oct 21, 2015, 14:47 PM IST

Misinformation about cancer disturbs Lisa Ray

There is so much misinformation out there that it's just shocking, says Lisa Ray.

Oct 20, 2015, 08:16 AM IST

Spurt in breast cancer in India: Improper lifestyle, stress main culprits

Dr Sahni shared some useful, yet informative tips on how women can reduce their risk of breast cancer.

Oct 19, 2015, 14:18 PM IST

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Delhi moms join ‘FeedToDefeat’ campaign

Studies show that women who breastfeed for over a year, are five percent less likely to develop breast cancer.

Oct 19, 2015, 12:48 PM IST

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Oct 19, 2015, 09:16 AM IST

Alzheimer's blood test comes closer to reality

The blood test has also shown promise in detecting other diseases, including Parkinsons's, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer

Oct 19, 2015, 08:12 AM IST

Watch: An educative film on 'Breast Cancer Awareness'

Breast cancer is one of the most dreaded disease across the world, and unfortunately not many are aware about it. Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh recently took to Twitter and shared the link of a short film made by Zoya Parvin and shot by Deepak Thomas.

Oct 17, 2015, 10:33 AM IST

Racial, ethnic backgrounds affect breast cancer: Study

It is believed that biology and genetics play a role in the development of certain types of cancers.

Oct 14, 2015, 09:25 AM IST

Breast cancer drug may protect against killer superbugs: Study

A common breast cancer drug could wipe out an antibiotic-resistant notorious superbug responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in different parts of the body, according to a new research.

Oct 13, 2015, 23:04 PM IST

1 in 13 cancer patients in the world is from India: Report

India has around 1.8 million people suffering from cancer, with breast, cervical and oral cancers as the biggest killers.

Oct 13, 2015, 14:22 PM IST

Breast cancer: Lose weight to lower your risk

Being overweight doesn't just make you feel upset and frustrated. It can also have serious implications on your health. And one such ill effect of being obese is breast cancer.

Oct 05, 2015, 11:04 AM IST

Breast Cancer Awareness: Seven common myths busted!

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of the dreaded disease. Although awareness of the risks related to breast cancer is on the rise, there are various myths that people carry around.

Oct 02, 2015, 17:04 PM IST