Oncology & Cancer
Workouts may boost life span after breast cancer
(HealthDay)—Longer survival after breast cancer may be as simple as staying fit, new research shows.
Jan 22, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Hedgehog signaling proteins keep cancer stem cells alive
Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered that the survival of cancer stem cells is dependent on the Hedgehog signaling pathway. Targeting this pathway had previously shown no effect on the growth ...
Jan 22, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Gene test to predict breast cancer recurrence less cost effective in real world practice
The most commonly used gene expression profile test used to help predict breast cancer recurrence may not be as cost-effective as once thought, say a team of researchers led by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Jan 8, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Soy, cruciferous vegetables associated with fewer common breast cancer treatment side effects
Consuming soy foods (such as soy milk, tofu and edamame) and cruciferous vegetables (such as cabbages, kale, collard greens, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli) may be associated with a reduction in common side effects ...
Dec 11, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Biological factors don't fully explain racial disparities for breast cancer type
Higher risk of recurrence for black women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer compared with white women cannot be completely explained by underlying biological factors, University of North Carolina ...
Dec 7, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy may lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death
Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy by either shortening the intervals between the cycles or by sequential administration instead of concurrent administration of the drugs reduced the risk of early-stage breast ...
Dec 6, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of relapse for survivors of breast cancer. The safety of pregnancy for women with history of ...
Oct 26, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
New genetic test for predicting cancer recurrence
Researchers have discovered a new genetic test which could help predict cancer recurrence - paving the way for more precise, personalised treatments.
Sep 21, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Stress may switch on bone 'mets'
Stress stimulates the formation of blood vessels in bone and may help breast cancer cells to invade this organ.
Aug 10, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Doctors play key role keeping women breast cancer-free longer
Researchers from The University of Western Australia believe General Practitioners can play an important role in ensuring women persist with cancer treatment.
Jul 27, 2017
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