breast cancer in women

Breast cancer: Male sex hormones can effectively help in treating this condition

Breast cancer initially starts when the cells around the breast begin to grow out of control. These outgrown cells then form a tumor - the beginning of the cancer formation.
Androgen therapy proposed as alternative treatment for breast cancer: How it is different from endocrine therapy?

An international team of researchers has suggested that androgen therapy can benefit women with metastatic estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, including those resistant to current forms of endocrine therapy.
Beware! Dimples on breast could be a sign of breast cancer

Apart from lumps and dimples, there are other signs of breast cancer that women should watch out for. Also, get to know the risk factors for breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why chemotherapy causes weight gain?

Nearly 30 percent of breast cancer patients gain weight after receiving chemotherapy treatment, according to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine.
Women in India diagnosed with breast cancer at younger age, but at more advanced stages

The earlier breast cancer is detected, the higher is your chances of survival. Women, especially those who are 40 to 49 years old, should talk to their doctor about when to start and how often to get a mammogram.
COVID-19 pandemic leading to rise in breast cancer cases: Here’s how?

Early detection can improve breast cancer outcomes and survival. But women are delaying their screening and visit to physicians due to the fear of contracting COVID-19, according to a report.
Breakthrough discovery: Honeybee venom could help treat triple-negative breast cancer

In a groundbreaking discovery, a young Australian scientist has found that honeybee venom can kill aggressive breast cancer cells in just one hour with minimal damage to other cells.
Cancer cases in India will increase by 12% in five years: ICMR

Tobacco-related cancers are estimated to contribute nearly 30 per cent of the total cancer burden in 2020.
6 foods that may increase your breast cancer risk

To lower your risk of breast cancer, limit your intake of the following foods and beverages, or avoid them altogether.
Breast cancer rates increasing rapidly around the world: Beware of the risk factors

Postmenopausal breast cancer cases are rising in lower-income countries as more women are adopting Western lifestyle that includes unhealthy behaviours that increase breast cancer risk say researchers.
International Women’s Day: Actresses who combated breast cancer successfully

On International Women's Day, take a look at these courageous actresses who fought breast cancer successfully and inspired people with their willpower.
Breast cancer: Be aware of these risk factors to prevent the condition.

To avoid breast cancer, you must be aware about its risk factors. Read on to know about them.
Higher aspirin consumption increases mortality rate in breast cancer patients

According to a research published in the journal Cancer, women with breast cancer,who use aspirin have higher mortality risk following cancer.
AI can diagnose breast cancer more quickly, accurately

According to a study published in the journal Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, it is possible to train a machine to interpret real-world images using synthetic data and streamline the steps to diagnosis.
Avoid these 4 foods to reduce risk of developing breast cancer

Though, there is no food or diet that can totally prevent or cause breast cancer, certain foods can help reducing its risk. So, here we tell you about such foods.
$Soy food cuts fracture risks in breast cancer survivors$

Soy food cuts fracture risks in breast cancer survivors

According to a study published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum journal, soy-based foods that are rich in isoflavones provide a natural selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which helps in increasing the bone mineral density.
New AI method predicts future risk of breast cancer

According to a study published in the journal Radiology, a new artificial intelligence methods can predict a woman's future risk of breast cancer.
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Dim light escalates breast cancer's spread to bones: Study

A recent study conducted at the Tulane University in New Orleans has revealed that dim light exposure at night can contribute to metastatic breast cancer in the bone.