Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer types and what your type means
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about breast cancer types and what your type means.
Oct 5, 2022
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News tagged with breast tissue
Oncology & Cancer
Next-generation liquid biopsy detects nano-sized signs of breast cancer in early-stage patients
A USC-led team of scientists has found indications that a special blood test called a liquid biopsy could determine whether a patient has breast cancer at its early stage and if that cancer is unlikely to return.
Sep 29, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Experts call for adequate tumor-free margins in breast cancer surgery to reduce recurrence and improve survival
Surgeons should aim to remove at least a 1-mm width rim (margin) of healthy tissue around a breast tumor to reduce the risk of cancer returning and improve breast cancer survival worldwide, suggests the largest analysis of ...
Sep 21, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists develop new ultrasound technique for earlier detection and diagnosis of breast cancer
Scientists at the UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have demonstrated the first in-person measurements of breast tissue using an innovative new detection technique, which has the potential to significantly improve breast ...
Sep 21, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists identify unique breast cancer cells that control their ability to proliferate and colonize the lungs
Scientists from The Tisch Cancer Institute have uncovered a mechanism by which certain breast cancer cells regulate their own metastases, fuel dissemination from the original tumor site, and determine routes to invade distant ...
Sep 20, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA warns of rare cases of certain cancers linked to breast implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned doctors and their patients about rare cases of squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas developing in the scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Sep 9, 2022
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Health
Have you heard soy is linked to cancer risk or can 'feminize' men? Here's what the science really says
Soy is common in many Asian cuisines, and is growing more popular in Western countries as many people aim for predominantly plant-based diets. It offers many potential health benefits and is generally cheaper than meat.
Sep 7, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast MRI illuminates risk of second breast cancer
Breast tissue features apparent on MRI are linked with future second breast cancer risk in women with a personal history of breast cancer, according to a study published in Radiology.
Aug 30, 2022
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Medical research
Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes
It's a figure that stands out. Black women have a 36% higher breast cancer mortality rate than other races in spite of having a similar incidence to White women. Black women also are both more likely to be diagnosed with ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers design new hydrogel for more targeted cancer treatments
University of Toronto researchers have designed a new way to grow cells in a lab that enables them to better emulate cancerous tumors. The platform—based on a type of material known as a hydrogel, a soft jelly-like substance—opens ...
Aug 1, 2022
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