Breast cancer

Thiruvananthapuram declared India's breast cancer capital; 50% of cases in under-50s

Nine lakh women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year and it is the second most common malignancy next to cervical cancer.

Nov 15, 2016, 13:43 PM IST

Vitamin D may lower mortality in one-third breast cancer patients

A deficiency in the vitamin D levels has been associated with the risk for several cancers.

Nov 11, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Breast cancer: Six lifestyle tips women should follow to reduce their risk!

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New Delhi: Breast cancer is alarmingly increasing in India with the disease overtaking cervical cancer as the biggest killer among Indian women.

Nov 10, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

Breast cancer chemotherapy fails to promise relapse-free survival: Study

Contrary to expectations, the use of tailored dose-dense chemotherapy in women with high-risk early breast cancer failed to result in any statistically significant improvement in breast cancer recurrence-free survival, a study has found.

Nov 09, 2016, 23:46 PM IST

Young adults with cancer face greater risk of heart disease: Study

Heart disease has been known for being the leading cause of treatment-related, non-tumour deaths among survivors of childhood cancer, breast cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma.

Nov 09, 2016, 12:07 PM IST

Five ways to stay fit and prevent cancer!

Tobacco use is the single greatest risk factor for cancer mortality worldwide.

Nov 02, 2016, 10:39 AM IST

Breast cancer: Erratic lifestyle, less nursing of babies major risk factors behind disease

Stressful and erratic lifestyle, mothers not nursing babies adequately, smoking and pollution have put women at higher risk of developing breast cancer.

Oct 26, 2016, 13:59 PM IST

Clinical breast exam – What is it? Why, how often should you get it done?

Clinical breast exam (CBE) is a physical exam of the breasts and the underarm by a trained health professional.

Oct 20, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

Sunny Leone, Taapsee Pannu promote breast cancer awareness—Watch here!

Actresses Sunny Leone and Taapsee Pannu, and filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar have shot for a campaign video to promote breast cancer awareness.

Oct 19, 2016, 17:58 PM IST

Follow these simple ways to keep your breasts healthy!

Women should keep their breasts healthy and nurtured as keeping a healthy habits you can lower the risk of developing the breast cancer.

Oct 15, 2016, 23:43 PM IST

Night shifts may not raise breast cancer risk

The new research, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, examined whether night shift work increased women's breast cancer risk by following 1.4 million women in ten studies and seeing if they developed breast cancer.

Oct 07, 2016, 15:46 PM IST

Breast cancer: Five ways to prevent the disease!

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found among women.

Oct 05, 2016, 23:17 PM IST

Breast cancer – How much do you know about it (Take the Quiz here)

Test your knowledge of 6 common beliefs about breast cancer and get the facts right!

Oct 04, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Breast removal and reconstruction is more risky, costly: Study

Patients with mastectomy and reconstruction in early stage breast cancer are nearly twice as likely to suffer complications than those who had a lumpectomy followed by radiation, according to a new study.

Oct 02, 2016, 01:50 AM IST

Teenage girls from breast cancer families not depressed

Adolescent girls in families with a history of breast cancer or a high-risk BRCA1/2 mutation are less likely to experience negative psychological effects, finds a new study.

Sep 29, 2016, 00:33 AM IST

Combo therapy against ovarian, breast cancer can overcome drug resistance

The insight into molecular mechanisms of how the drug combination works to selectively hunt down cancer cells with minimum effect on healthy cells is "highly relevant" for ongoing clinical trials, the researchers say.

Sep 26, 2016, 12:16 PM IST

Upcoming gene therapy may restrict spread of breast cancer

The analysis revealed a genetic variant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), known as rs1071738, which influences metastasis.

Sep 20, 2016, 21:28 PM IST

Breast cancer: Warning signs to look out for!

As the warning signs of breast cancer are not same for all women, it's important to pay attention if you spot any unusual changes to your breasts and get them checked by a doctor.

Aug 30, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Artificial intelligence that can help predict breast cancer risk faster

The computer software intuitively translates patient charts into diagnostic information at 30 times human speed and with 99 per cent accuracy, the researchers reported in a paper published online in the journal Cancer.

Aug 30, 2016, 15:29 PM IST