Breast cancer risk

Artificial light at night may up your breast cancer risk: A few other factors that you need to know about

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, June 04, 2020 at 04:25pm

According to a new study, artificial light at night can significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Read on to know other risk factors and how you can keep yourself safe.
New analysis identifies 32 new risk variants for breast cancer: Know how to keep this disease at bay

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, May 19, 2020 at 05:24pm

Researchers link DNA variations to risks of specific breast cancer subtypes. Read on to know how to bring down your risk of this disease.
Breast cancer risk: Oatmeal and nuts can shield you against this condition

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, April 19, 2020 at 10:32am

A recent study reveals that high-fibre foods bring down breast cancer risk in premenopausal women by as much as 18 per cent. Here are five foods rich in this nutrient and the healthiest ways to have them.
Milk and breast cancer: What’s the link?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, April 08, 2020 at 10:12am

Is drinking milk daily good for health? Not for all. Drinking milk regularly may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer, says a new study.
Bring down your risk of breast cancer: Reduce milk intake

Posted By IANS, February 26, 2020 at 08:49am

Researchers have found that even relatively moderate amounts of dairy milk consumption can increase women's risk of breast cancer. Read on to know more.
World Cancer Day 2020: Know how to bring down your risk of breast cancer

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, February 04, 2020 at 11:18am

Today is World Cancer Day. On this occasion, let us see how you can reduce your risk of break cancer by taking a few preventive steps.
Losing weight helps lower breast cancer risk

Posted By IANS, December 18, 2019 at 01:11pm

A new study found that women with sustained weight loss had a lower risk of breast cancer than women whose weight remained stable.
Hair dye can give you breast cancer but so can late nights and contraceptive pills

Posted By Editorial Team, December 12, 2019 at 11:05am

Breast cancer is a risk that women have to live with. There are many risk factors including use of hair dye, late nights and obesity among others.
Higher aspirin consumption increases mortality rate in breast cancer patients

Posted By ANI, August 13, 2019 at 10:08am

According to a research published in the journal Cancer, women with breast cancer,who use aspirin have higher mortality risk following cancer.
Triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis report shows racial disparities

Posted By ANI, July 09, 2019 at 08:28am

According to a study published in the journal Cancer, compared with non-Hispanic white women, non-Hispanic black women and Hispanic women have 2.3-times and 1.2-times higher odds of being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, respectively.
$Soy food cuts fracture risks in breast cancer survivors$

Soy food cuts fracture risks in breast cancer survivors

Posted By IANS, May 22, 2019 at 07:55am

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.
China defines norms for treatment of breast cancer

Posted By IANS, March 31, 2019 at 11:25am

The National Cancer Center has released guidelines for screening, early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer to follow-up treatment and management of concomitant diseases.
Obesity and alcohol can increase your risk of developing breast cancer: Study

Posted By IANS, March 29, 2019 at 07:43pm

According to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer, daily consumption of alcohol and obesity can up your risk of developing breast cancer by 13 per cent.
Eat these super-foods to tackle breast caner

Posted By Editorial Team, March 25, 2019 at 05:49pm
What your oncologist wants you to follow when you are undergoing breast cancer treatment

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, March 11, 2019 at 11:06pm

While a recent study sheds light on a new gene that can cause breast cancer, our expert tells you how to take care yourself if you are suffering from the condition. Read on to know everything from ways to tackle the symptoms of chemotherapy to the effect of tobacco on breast cancer patients.
Are you suffering from breast cancer? This key gene may be the reason behind it

Posted By IANS, March 11, 2019 at 08:21am

According to a new study, CBX2 may be a cancer-causing gene which can increase your breast cancer risk as it can lead to tumour growth.
Experts: Pregnancy is safe for breast cancer survivors

Posted By Agencies, December 02, 2018 at 11:28am

Pregnancy is possible for breast cancer patients. Currently, there is no reason or evidence to believe that becoming pregnant after treatment for breast cancer can cause any risk to the mother or the baby.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Important points all women need to keep mind

Posted By Editorial Team, October 30, 2018 at 02:36pm

Breast cancer can be prevented with healthy lifestyle changes and regular health checkups. Follow these instructions to keep yourself safe.
Rehabilitative care for Breast cancer survivors

Posted By Editorial Team, October 24, 2018 at 10:13am

October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So, Dr Anil Heroor, Head-Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Mulund and Dr Fabian Almeida, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, brief you about the physical rehabilitative care.
Breast cancer awareness month: Want to reduce your risk of breast cancer? Avoid processed meat

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 15, 2018 at 01:42pm

a new study suggested that eating processed meat is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. However, the researchers do not suggest that people eliminate processed meats from their diets. But we know from our knowledge of healthy and clean eating that processed food is not good for us (even though we don t follow the dictum).