Researchers at the Lady Davis Institute have identified a key protein that is required for resistance to chemotherapy in the most aggressive form of breast…
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Cancer yield similar for dense breast ultrasound after DM, DBT
(HealthDay)—There is no significant difference in breast cancer detection rates with dense breast ultrasound screening following digital mammography (DM) versus digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), according…
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Thermal imaging at tourist attraction spotted woman's breast cancer
Breast cancer patient claims thermal imaging camera at Edinburgh museum led to her diagnosis after it revealed an abnormal ‘hot spot’ on her chest Bal…
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New study examines breast cancer survivors’ experiences managing cancer and work
A new study by University of Kentucky researchers examines breast cancer survivors’ experiences with communicating with their oncology team about employment and work issues. Published…
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Chemical found in BREAST MILK breaks tumours into tiny fragments
Chemical found only in BREAST MILK ‘breaks tumours into tiny fragments’ so cancer patients can pass them in their urine without damaging healthy tissue Milk…
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Slug, a stem cell regulator, keeps breast cells healthy by promoting repair of DNA damage
A new study published in Cell Reports found that a transcription factor called Slug serves as “command central” for determining breast stem cell health, regulating…
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Woman, 25, has double mastectomy after mum and gran had breast cancer
Joanna Megson decided to have a double mastectomy at 24 after her grandma and mum had breast cancer. Now 25, Joanna, from Yorkshire, is one…
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Blood test may predict risk of recurrence for breast cancer patients
A special blood test may one day predict if a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient will likely relapse years later, a City of Hope study…
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Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer
New research from Marshall University links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers. Led by W. Elaine…
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Breast cancer doesn’t mean the end of your sex life
Breast cancer doesn’t mean the end of your sex life… says the surgeon who has had the disease herself – TWICE Talking about sex is…
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