Challenges lie ahead as breast cancer cases rise worldwide
The coming year will be a challenging one for breast cancer physicians and researchers as new figures show that the number of breast cancer cases worldwide is on the rise.
Exercise helps to alleviate joint pain associated with aromatase inhibitors
Breast cancer survivors taking aromatase inhibitors (AIs) such as anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane experienced a reduction in joint pain if they exercise while on treatment, according to resu
New report addresses the needs of partners of women with breast cancer
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer it is not only she who embarks on an unexpected and unwelcome journey – her partner will also inevitably experience their own challenging cancer journey
Research could halve future rates of BRCA
It has been very exciting to track down Dr Elizabeth Iorns – a scientist who is conducting ground-breaking experiments in America to reduce the genetic transmission of BRCA – and realise that she g
More breast cancer trials need to include young women
New research shows that a lack of clinical trials aimed specifically at younger breast cancer patients leaves knowledge gaps that could be partly to blame for their poorer survival rates.
Researcher develops technique to detect breast cancer in urine
A Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher has developed a new screening method that uses urinalysis to diagnose breast cancer – and determine its severity – before it could be dete
Scientists discover genes driving resistance to breast cancer drugs
UK scientists have discovered a number of genes which are responsible for developing resistance to a targeted medicine used in the treatment of HER2-Positive breast cancer.
Study shows a rise in advanced breast cancer in young women
A new study shows that there’s been a small, but significant increase in the incidence of advanced breast cancer in young American women aged 25 to 39, without a corresponding increase in older wom
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to High Risk of Premenopausal Breast Cancer
A recent study has found a further link between low vitamin D levels and premenopausal breast cancer.
Taking tamoxifen for longer reduces the risk of breast cancer
New research results show that women with oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer who take the drug tamoxifen for ten years rather than five, have a reduced risk of breast cancer recurring and be
