Why women should opt for regular screenings after 40 – Firstpost

Why women should opt for regular screenings after 40 – Firstpost

It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also known as ‘Pink October’. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects women and people assigned female at birth, including transgender men and nonbinary people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer caused 670,000 deaths globally in 2022. The disease is treatable when … Read more

What you need to know about mammograms, ultrasounds & MRIs in breast cancer detection – Firstpost

What you need to know about mammograms, ultrasounds & MRIs in breast cancer detection – Firstpost

As breast cancer continues to emerge as a major global health challenge, Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on managing the risk factors associated with the disease and the necessary precautions for leading a healthier life read more Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer type among women worldwide and the leading cause of … Read more

Experts stress early detection, lifestyle and technology’s role in breast cancer survival – Firstpost

Experts stress early detection, lifestyle and technology’s role in breast cancer survival – Firstpost

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer type among women worldwide and the leading cause of death in women. Annually, over 2.3 million breast cancer cases are reported, making it the most common cancer among adults. In 95% of countries, breast cancer ranks as the first or second leading cause of female cancer deaths. … Read more

UK Scientists Develop Bra-Integrated Breast Cancer Monitoring System

UK Scientists Develop Bra-Integrated Breast Cancer Monitoring System

Scientists are developing a wearable device that could revolutionise breast cancer monitoring. The device fits discreetly inside a bra, potentially detecting tumour growth in real-time. Researchers hope this device will offer a convenient method of detecting tumour growth that patients can use “in the comfort of their own homes.”Nottingham Trent University’s Medical Technologies Innovation Facility … Read more

Scientists Name Everyday Products That Are Putting Women At Risk Of Breast Cancer

Scientists Name Everyday Products That Are Putting Women At Risk Of Breast Cancer

A recent study, published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, has found that women are exposed to almost a thousand dangerous chemicals that are found in everyday foods, beauty products and other consumer products. The chemicals were analysed by a team of researchers on databases run by the International Agency for Cancer Research (IACR), the … Read more