Breast cancer patients who were in better physical condition completed more of their chemotherapy treatments, according to a University of Alberta study that gives physicians…
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Treating aggressive breast cancer with an anti-diabetic drug
National University of Singapore researchers developed an approach to target highly resistant triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) by interfering with their energy production using cytotoxic gold-metformin…
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Guidance Offered for Breast Implant Removal Without Replacement
More women with breast implants are asking for them to be removed without replacement, authors of a new guidance say, but the field has lacked…
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Microscopic behavior of developing breast cells uncovered
An improved high-tech fluorescence microscopy technique is allowing researchers to film cells inside the breast as never seen before. This new protocol provides detailed instructions…
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As seasons change, so should diet for breast cancer survivors
Just as the four seasons bring changes in nature, they also impact how our bodies assimilate and metabolize food. Research indicates winter brings higher metabolic…
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PET Predicts Response to Endocrine Therapy in ER+ Breast Cancer
Endocrine therapy is standard of care for estrogen-receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer, but only about half of women respond. At present, there is no method…
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Study finds Dense Breast Notification legislation has not met all desired goals
Little previous research has examined the effects of Dense Breast Notifications (DBNs), but a new study suggests the legislatively required notifications have achieved partial success:…
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Immunotherapy improves responses without reducing quality of life in early breast cancer
Adding an immune checkpoint inhibitor to the standard chemotherapy regimen for patients with early-stage breast cancer places no greater burden on patients’ ability to perform…
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Racial disparities in stage of breast cancer diagnosis
Minority women and women in general aged 50-64 in Pennsylvania showed an increased proportion of early-stage breast cancer diagnosis since the implementation of the Affordable…
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Women share their breast cancer stories in Stella McCartney's latest campaign
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and designer Stella McCartney has launched a new campaign highlighting stories from women around the world. Called ‘A Letter…
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