Breast
Progress in genetic testing, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, has transformed preventative strategies. Targeted therapies like HER2 inhibitors and advancements in hormone therapy have significantly improved survival rates.
Breast cancer drug Supinoxin shows potential for small-cell lung cancer in new tests
Purdue University scientists have identified the Supinoxin small-molecule drug as a possible new therapy for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC).
What turns breast cancer cells aggressive? Chinese team may have found the key
A team of Chinese scientists has uncovered a key mechanism behind how breast cancer cells weaponise the amino acid arginine to evade the immune system and multiply.
Huge breakthrough as breast cancer pill approved for NHS
A “huge breakthrough” in breast cancer treatment has arrived with the NHS approval of a twice-daily pill for the most common form of advanced disease.
Breast cancer pill ‘step in the right direction’
Two women who had breast cancer say a new pill which helps reduce its spread is a “step in the right direction”.
High-fat diet promotes breast cancer metastasis in animal models
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer, and a greater probability for the cancer to spread to other organs. But the causes of this association are still not well understood.
Study suggests exercise could reduce breast cancer recurrence
Exercise could potentially reduce the recurrence rate of breast cancer, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.
Surgery Not Necessary In Some Early-Stage Breast Cancers, Study Says
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Surgery might not be needed to treat as many as 60% of early-stage breast cancers, a new study says.
Researchers identify potential drug combinations to improve breast cancer treatment: Q&A with professor of pharmacology
Triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive type of breast cancer, accounts for 10% of all breast cancer cases in the United States annually. CD8+ T cells that normally kill cancer cells often become exhausted and stop.
Dendritic cell vaccine strategy may improve breast cancer treatment outcomes
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new vaccine strategy for treating a specific type of breast cancer. The innovative approach targets human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive, estrogen receptor-negative (HER2-positive, ER-negative) breast cancer and has shown encouraging results in a recent pilot study.
Remarkable Women: Cancer survivor Lori Bayer becomes a breast cancer advocate, creating a nonprofit to help others
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – From small-town girl to globetrotter, Lori Bayer says some of the best years of her life were spent on a journey around the world traveling with her husband.
Eating eggs may increase cancer risks
A recent study from Harvard University has found a potential connection between egg consumption and the risk of developing certain types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, and fatal prostate cancer.
Cancerous breast tissue glows in new AI-enhanced MRI images
Imaging technology developed and refined at the University of Waterloo promises better detection and treatment of breast cancer by more accurately pinpointing cancerous tissue.
