Breast cancer screening

Breast cancer: What causes breast cancer in women? WARNING signs you should never ignore

According to the estimates of the World Cancer Research Fund, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and the second most common among all forms of cancer overall.
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.
Save yourself from breast cancer: Make breast self-examination part of your life

Breast cancer is a preventable disease. Perform breast self-examination regularly to bring down your risk of this disease. Read on to know more.
Breast cancer: How yoga asanas can help

Breast cancer treatment should be a holistic approach. Yoga can help breast cancer patients and survivors deal with the stress and improve the overall quality of life.
Real life hero: Suvidha Gupta's weapon against breast cancer is her optimism

Suvidha did not let breast cancer control her life. It is her positive approach that helped her sail through the condition.
World Cancer Day: This is how author Tahira Kashyap battled cancer

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, author Tahira Kashyap, wife of Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, shared a bold and inspiring Instagram post revealing the stitches that she has on her back for the treatment of breast cancer.
Know the importance of breast screening in reducing risk of breast cancer death

The research, led by Queen Mary University of London, has been published in the journal Cancer. According to a study, breast screening is linked to lower risk of breast cancer death.
Breast cancer awareness month: Want to reduce your risk of breast cancer? Avoid processed meat

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).
Breast cancer awareness month 2018: 4 common breast cancer myths busted

With the onset of the breast cancer awareness month, here we are with a list of myths about breast cancer in order to help you understand the condition better.
Ayushmann Khurrana's wife Tahira Kashyap detected with breast cancer

Tahira, a film director, recently made the revelation of her being detected with Stage 0 breast cancer on Instagram. She also spoke about the need for all women to get themselves checked for symptoms of breast cancer.
Everything you need to know about breast MRI scans for breast cancer
Breast cancer: Know the symptoms and causes

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. According to a study, younger women have a lower risk of developing breast cancer.
Breast cancer: Usual and unusual signs you need to watch out for

A new research has shown the promise of a new drug for the effective treatment of breast cancer. This study has found that blocking a certain protein slows down cancer growth.
Deep tissue cancers to be detected by nanoparticles now, shows study

Coded nanoparticles can now be used to detect deep tissue cancer, thanks to the scientists for coming with this new tool based on nanotechnology. While it was a challenge to detect multiple forms of cancer at one go till now, this method will enable doctors to easily overcome it, say experts.
Is protein and breast cancer interlinked?

Some scientists have found a strong link between a certain protein to breast cancer.
Ignorance leads to high risk of cervical and breast cancer, says expert

In this camp out of 1500 women, 14% were detected by breast cancer and cervical cancer.
International Women's Day 2018: India's top women doctors and medical experts share health tips they want you to follow

This International Women s Day, we asked a few Indian women doctors the changes they would like Indian women to start making immediately. This is what they had to say.
Now special X-Ray exams can reduce false positives for breast cancer

Rates of false-positive breast cancer screening exams fell significantly after diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) was used to screen patients.
Good news! New blood test may help early detection of 8 cancers

The new test would help early detection of cancers affecting the ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, oesophagus, bowel, lung and breast.
How to read a mammogram and biopsy report for breast cancer

Trying to make sense of your breast cancer reports? Here's what the different grades (BI-RADS) mean.