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breast cancer
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Vice President Launches Breast Cancer Helpline
Nine out of 10 breast health issues are benign. So the Helpline also aims to reassure this segment of worried well who think they may have cancer, but in fact have only non cancer breast health issues.
Male sex hormones may help treat breast cancer: Study
While endocrine therapy is standard-of-care for estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, resistance to these drugs is the major cause of breast cancer mortality.
Artificial light at night linked to high breast cancer risk
New York, June 3 (IANS) In a warning to women living in towns and cities which are flooded…
Cancer’s Big Five
Cancer is one of the most dreaded ailments, and from amongst the very many types of cancer, there…
Breast health and you
October 25 Oct 25 : Maintaining good breast health is important for the overall well-being of a woman.…
Cancer has changed my mindset: Tahira Kashyap
Mumbai, April 29: Writer-director and Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife Tahira Kashyap has documented her journey battling cancer…
Diabetes drug may offer treatment for breast cancer
New York, March 14: Repurposing a common diabetes drug as well as another used for treating a group…
Rise in breast cancer leading to more ovarian cancer: Experts
"If one has breast cancer, there are 30-35 per cent chances of also having ovarian cancer. And if the person has ovarian cancer, there are 10-15 per cent chances of getting diagnosed with breast cancer,"
Late childbirth linked to high breast cancer risk
New York, Dec 11: Women who had their first child after 35 may be at an increased risk…
Pregnancy is safe for breast cancer survivors: Experts
Pregnancy after breast cancer does not increase a woman's risk of a relapse.
Air pollution exposure linked to breast cancer: Study
There is a one in 10,000 chance the cases were a coincidence, the study published in the journal New Solutions said, because the cancers were all so similar and close together.
Bad food habits can lead to cancer: Nutritionist
Mexico City, Sep 29: Enrich your diet with green tea, curcumin, pomegranate, and broccoli — rich in polyphenol…
High Vitamin D levels may reduce breast cancer risk
New York, June 16: Higher levels of Vitamin D among women may reduce their risk of developing breast cancer…
New blood test may help early detection of 8 cancers
Sydney, Jan 19: A new blood test that can help in the early diagnoses of eight common cancers before…
Mammography from 40 may reduce breast cancer deaths by 40%
New York, Aug 21: Starting annual screening for breast cancer from age 40 may help reduce deaths due to…
High breast cancer risk in night shifts: Study
New York, Aug 18: Women who work under artificial light in night shifts at an increased risk of…
Breast cancer patients can go for partial radiotherapy
London, Aug 4: Breast cancer patients who have radiotherapy are likely to experience fewer side effects after five…
Breast cancer risk increases with high-fat diet in pregnancy
Washington, July 4: Risk of breast cancer may increase with high-fat diet in pregnancy, according to a study.…
Breast cancer patients with lowest death risk after diagnosis
New York, July 3: Researchers have found women with breast cancer will have a very low risk of…
Your belly fat may up risk of cancer
London, May 24: Apart from body mass index (BMI), belly fat may also result in greater risk of…
Just one alcoholic drink a day ups breast cancer risk: Study
Washington, May 23: Drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink a day can increase breast cancer…
Benefits of acupressure for breast cancer survivors
A new research has found that a relaxing session of acupressure can help to cut down the persistent…
Beat breast cancer risk with curd daily
Intake of probiotics in the body may help in increasing the proportion of beneficial bacteria in the breast…