Long-Term Use of Medications Against Blood Pressure May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Medicine & Technology May 20, 2022

Researchers have warned that long-term use of blood pressure drugs may increase the risk of breast cancer. Read and learn more about the link between the two.

Smart Bra: The Future of Breast Cancer Early Detection Developed

Mar 24, 2022

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, especially in Sub- Saharan Africa. Read on to find out how one woman is giving women a fighting chance by developing a smart bra that can aid in the early detection of breast cancer.

Stem Cells and Tucatinib Give Higher Survival Rates for Mice with Metastatic Cancer

Feb 02, 2022

A new study on neural stem cells and HER2 inhibitors could develop a more effective treatment for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer brain metastases patients.

Olfactory Receptor Gene Involved in the Sense of Smell Helps Breast Cancer Spread to the Brain, Bones and Lung Study Reveals

Jan 04, 2022

A team of scientists found that an olfactory receptor gene responsible for the sense of smell helps with the metastasis of breast cancer to the brain and other parts of the body.

Women at Higher Risk of Ovarian Cancer Have This Genetic Mutation, Scientists Reveal

Dec 29, 2021

Stem cell scientists have identified the origins of common ovarian cancer, which holds the potential for detecting the cancer years before it occurs.

Evolution Game Theory Will Help Predict Cancer's Response to Treatments, Control Its Trajectory

Dec 08, 2021

Researchers believe that evolutionary game theory could be a key advantage in treating cancer

Silver Bullet for Cancer Metastasis Found by Princeton Researchers: Disables Gene in Human and Mice Tissue

Nov 29, 2021

Researchers from Princeton University have identified a silver bullet to cancer metastasis. The chemical compound has been found to be effective against the spread and growth of major cancer tumors on both mice and human tissue.

Health Myths Debunked: Drinking Alcohol Even in Moderation Does Not Promote Long Life

Nov 04, 2021

What health myths do people still believe today? Here are the top seven myths debunked by new scientific research to correct health misconceptions.

New Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Tool Can Aid in Earlier Diagnosis, Reduced Mortality Among Black Women

Oct 11, 2021

Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center developed a new breast cancer risk prediction tool for Black women to guide screening recommendations for earlier diagnosis and reduce mortality.

Why Is Cancer Care So Expensive? Treatment for the Deadly Disease Costs the US More Than $156 Billion Annually

Oct 07, 2021

A new research details the cost of cancer care in 2018 among privately insured patients under 65 years old in the US, showing that medication in different cancer types incurs the biggest expense.

Early Cancer Detection: Study Shows How An ‘Innovative Microscope Slide’ Can Effectively Determine Diseased Cells

Oct 07, 2021

A new study recently showed how an effective and innovative approach can identify certain cancer types even at their earlier stages.

AstraZeneca's Olaparib Pill Reduced Risk of Recurrence in Early Stage, Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancers

Jun 03, 2021

A study reveals that adjuvant olaparib could help keep breast cancer at bay after initial treatment and help breast cancer patients live longer without the disease.

5-Minute Breast Cancer Jab To Help Thousands of Patients Avoid COVID-19 Exposure at Hospitals

Apr 06, 2021

A new breast cancer jab that can be administered in five minutes can replace the current two-and-a-half-hour treatment, which cuts risks of COVID-19 infection by reducing their time in hospitals.

Living Near Artificial Night Lights Increases Risks of Thyroid Cancer

Feb 08, 2021

A new study suggests that people living in areas exposed to high levels of artificial lights at night may be facing higher risks of developing thyroid cancer later in life.

New Report Says Breast Cancer is the Most Diagnosed Cancer Across the Globe

Feb 05, 2021

A new report shows that breast cancer has topped lung cancer as the most diagnosed form of cancer globally, with experts estimating an increase in cases in the next decades.