Posts Tagged ‘breast cancer’
New WHO study links moderate alcohol use with higher cancer risk
Modeling study finds an association between alcohol consumption and substantially higher risk of several forms of cancer, including breast, colon, and oral cancers. …
Read Full ArticleBreast cancer risk in African-Americans tied to genetic variations
Two gene variants found in African American women may explain why they are more likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer than white women of European ancestry. …
Read Full ArticleBetter choice of contraceptives can prevent breast cancer
A study into the biological effects of different progestins on the breast shows that contraceptive-related breast cancer can be prevented by more informed choices about the composition of hormonal contraceptives. …
Read Full ArticleTriple-negative breast cancer more deadly for African American women
New research shows that non-Hispanic African American women with triple-negative breast cancer do not fare as well as non-Hispanic white women …
Read Full ArticleTargeting drug-resistant breast cancer with estrogen
Researchers achieve better long-term control of drug-resistant breast cancer growth in mice by switching between estrogen and anti-estrogen therapies. …
Read Full ArticleHigher mushroom consumption is associated with lower cancer risk
A systematic review and meta-analysis of published observational studies found that higher mushroom consumption is associated with lower cancer risk. …
Read Full ArticleInflammation a key to targeting pregnancy-associated breast cancer
Study reveals how breast cancer cells that develop during or after pregnancy change their environment to form more aggressive tumors. …
Read Full ArticleExercise benefit in breast cancer linked to improved immune responses
Aerobic exercise may slow tumor growth and improve immunotherapy response in women with breast cancer by stimulating naturally occurring immune mechanisms. …
Read Full ArticleBreast cancer: The risks of brominated flame retardants
Exposure to brominated flame retardants may lead to premature mammary gland development, which is linked to increased breast cancer risk. …
Read Full ArticlePromising drug against pancreatic and breast cancers
ProAgio, a promising cancer drug created from a human protein, targets a cell surface receptor expressed on cancer-associated fibroblasts. …
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