How alcohol damages stem cell DNA and increases cancer risk Drinking alcohol produces a harmful chemical in the body which can lead to permanent genetic damage in the DNA of stem cells, increasing the risk of cancer developing, according to research published on Wednesday. Working with mice in a laboratory, […]
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FDA approves first-of-its-kind test for cancer gene profiling FDA approves first-of-its-kind test for cancer gene profiling:- U.S. regulators have approved a first-of-a-kind test that looks for mutations in hundreds of cancer genes at once, giving a more complete picture of what’s driving a patient’s tumor and aiding efforts to match […]
What’s the Connection Between Bone Density and Breast Cancer? Treatment for breast cancer can be a harsh affair. In attempting to save the life of the patient from the most imminent threat – that posed by the cancer itself – some treatments can cause painful or life-altering side effects. With […]
In cancer war, patients and doctors worry about unneeded scans and therapy In cancer war, patients and doctors worry about unneeded scans and therapy:- When Annie Dennison was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, she readily followed advice from her medical team, agreeing to harsh treatments in the hope of […]
Breast Cancer Screening And Research Breast Cancer Screening And Research: In the U.S., at least 250,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year, according to the American Cancer Society. So, when it comes to screening for that cancer, there are a number of options […]
What Is Axillary Web Syndrome? The American Cancer Society reports that surgery to remove a cancerous tumor is prescribed in 95 percent of early stage breast cancers and more than 70 percent of advanced stage breast cancers. This surgery is performed as a lumpectomy (in which the tumor and a […]
Cancer drugs that halt tumors can also shrink them Cancer drugs that halt tumors can also shrink them:- A class of drugs known as CDK4/6 inhibitors, which have been approved for treating some types of breast cancer, may have much more to offer than previously thought. Not only can they […]
Can Endocrine Disruptors Elevate Risk of Breast Cancer Can Endocrine Disruptors Elevate Risk of Breast Cancer:- The American Cancer Society reports that the median age when patients are diagnosed with breast cancer is 61. This means that half of all cases of breast cancer occur in people younger than 61, […]
What Happens During Breast Reconstruction Surgery? What Happens During Breast Reconstruction Surgery:- Many women undergo a breast reconstruction after having a lumpectomy or mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment. Choosing whether to do so is a highly personal decision, but one that women are increasingly selecting. According to […]
Women with advanced breast cancer are surviving longer The number of women living with advanced breast cancer is rising substantially in the United States, reflecting improved survival among all ages, according to a study published Thursday. The study found that between 1992 and 1994, and 2005 and 2012, the five-year […]
