One-third women in rural India unaware of breast cancer: Study
The findings showed that as many as 90 percent of the women in rural areas are unaware of the possibility of self-examination of their own breasts.
Mar 23, 2018, 16:47 PM IST
New system can predict response of cancer patients to chemotherapy
The aim of neoadjuvant chemotherapy is to eliminate active cancer cells – producing a complete response – before surgery.
Feb 12, 2018, 18:22 PM IST
Diet rich in fruits and veggies may help halt spread of breast cancer
Researchers are now considering conducting an early-phase clinical trial in which healthy participants would consume a low-asparagine diet.
Feb 08, 2018, 13:17 PM IST
Chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer may increase heart failure risk
Prompting attention to the fact that during treatment not only one's breast health but also general health, including that of the heart, should be considered, the researchers suggested.
Feb 02, 2018, 18:33 PM IST
Monitor your body fat to curb risk of breast cancer, study warns postmenopausal women
The findings of the research are scheduled to be presented at a conference of the American Association for Cancer Research to be held in Texas from January 27-30.
Jan 27, 2018, 11:35 AM IST
Patients undergoing breast cancer therapy need to stay away from these foods
Researchers used advanced metabolomics technology to analyse the effects of palbociclib/letrozole on breast cancer cells.
Jan 15, 2018, 17:27 PM IST
Breast size dissatisfaction affects self-examination
A new study's findings also show that these women were less confident about detecting a change in their breasts.
Jan 05, 2018, 17:39 PM IST
Soy, broccoli may cut breast cancer treatment's side effects
Higher soy intake was also associated with less reported fatigue.
Dec 11, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Weight loss - A potential treatment for breast cancer
Excess weight raises the risk of breast cancer as fat cells produce hormones that help drive tumours.
Dec 09, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Bi-annual MRI effective in detecting breast cancer: Study
The results suggest that for this population, intensive efforts to "downstage" aggressive breast cancer by finding small early lesions in women with high-risk mutations are crucial to improving outcomes.
Dec 09, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Birth control pills may raise breast cancer risk, says study
Women who currently or recently used the progestin-only intrauterine system also had a higher risk of breast cancer than women who had never used hormonal contraceptives.
Dec 08, 2017, 17:01 PM IST
Overweight women should undergo mammography more frequently: Study
Researchers identified the risk factors associated with tumours that do not get detected until larger than two centimetre, or about the size of a peanut.
Nov 21, 2017, 12:16 PM IST
Risk of breast cancer relapse lasts for years, says study
According to researchers, extending hormone-based therapy beyond five years continues to suppress and reduce recurrence and mortality.
Nov 20, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Soy compound may help fight breast cancer: Study
It may help in paving the way for new therapies to prevent the disease.
Oct 31, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Study associates infertility in women to higher risk of premature death
The study followed more than 78,000 women for 13 years, 14 percent of whom reported infertility, an inability to conceive for one year or more.
Oct 31, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
80% women at high risk of breast cancer decline to get screened: Study
Early detection has been shown to be associated with reduced breast cancer morbidity and mortality.
Oct 29, 2017, 14:43 PM IST
Genetic test could help breast cancer patients combat secondary tumours: Study
Secondary cancer, known as metastasis, is the most common cause of death in breast cancer patients as there are few effective treatments once it has taken root.
Oct 24, 2017, 12:42 PM IST
Obese women more susceptible to breast cancer risk, says study
There has been an immense rise in the number of obesities worldwide.
Oct 21, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
This tool can better identify breast cancer risk
Using the machine learning tool could help improve detection as well as prevent over treatment, said researchers from Harvard University.
Oct 18, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
Double mastectomy can have negative impact on employment
Fuelled by celebrity disclosures and growing patient interest, use of mastectomy has grown over the years.
Oct 09, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
