breast cancer research

Long-term benefit from anti-hormonal treatment is influenced by menopausal status: Study

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Long-term benefit from anti-hormonal treatment is influenced by menopausal status: Study

The study includes more than 1,200 women diagnosed with hormone-dependent breast cancer between 1976 and 1997 of which almost 400 were premenopausal. STOCKHOLM COUNTY: Women with oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer now receive anti-hormonal therapy. Researchers have discovered that postmenopausal women with low-risk tumours have a long-term benefit for at least 20 years, whereas younger women with … Read more

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

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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

UK Scientists Develop Bra-Integrated Breast Cancer Monitoring System

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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

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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