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Pioneering methodology to identify cancerous cells developed
Cancer diagnosis will soon become more accurate and less straining for cytologists and pathologists, thanks to researchers who have developed an automatic method based on vibrational microspectroscopy that identifies the presence of metastatic cancer cells without the need for staining and human input. ANI
Follow-up mammography recommended for women with probably benign lesions
Radiologists can rule out immediate biopsy for women with probably benign breast lesions and instead recommend a six-month follow-up diagnostic mammogram, says a new study. ANI
Skin flaps may help deliver cancer-fighting therapy
Researches in the US have identified a new way to fight cancer. ANI
Growth rates of breast cancer tumours faster in younger women
A new approach to estimate tumour growth, developed by scientists at the Department of Etiological Research, Cancer Registry of Norway, has indicated that the growth of breast cancer tumours is faster in younger women as compared to older women. ANI
Four drinks a day boosts cancer risks
Drinking just four standard alcoholic drinks a day significantly increases a mans chances of developing breast, bowel, throat and mouth cancer, a new study has found. ANI
Mood, anxiety disorders increase PTSD risk in breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients with a history of anxiety and mood disorders are at a greater risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following diagnosis, according to a new study. ANI
Women without BRCA mutations at greater risk for breast cancer recurrence
High-risk women with breast cancer who do not have a BRCA1/2 mutation may face a greater chance for developing a second breast cancer than previously thought, suggests a preliminary analysis of ongoing research. ANI
Dannii Minogues secret pain as best friend lost cancer battle
Aussie singer songwriter Dannii Minogue has recently revealed that at the time her sister Kylie Minogue was cured of breast cancer, her best friend lost her battle against the disease. ANI
Changes in specific gene boosts breast cancer risk
A new study by researchers at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute has discovered how specific changes in a gene called fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) increase the risk of developing breast cancer. ANI
Cells lining milk ducts hold key to common breast cancer spread
A new study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has suggested that cells lining milk ducts hold the key to the spread of a common form of breast cancer. ANI
Gene variations may predict breast cancer risk in women
According to a new study, gene variations may help predict risk of breast cancer in women. ANI
Daily aspirin use may cut risk of common breast cancer
Taking aspirin daily may reduce a womans risk of developing a common type of breast cancer, say American researchers. ANI
Genes linking breast cancer microenvironment, patient outcome identified
Environment around breast cancer cells is vital in finding out if tumor cells grow and migrate or fade away, cited a first of its kind study at the Research Institute of the MUHC and McGill University that also identified the genes responsible in this environmental control and the effect on patient outcome. ANI
Breastfeeding lowers moms cancer risk: Review
Breastfeeding their baby for six months after giving birth cuts a womans risk of developing breast cancer, states a review of almost 100 scientific studies. ANI
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