A new report shows that the number of deaths associated with breast cancer has dropped significantly over the past 20 years. Experts point to better awareness of the condition and improved treatment options as major factors in saving lives. Government statistics show that the number of breast cancer deaths dropped by an astounding 34 per […]
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It is estimated that about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her life. Thousands of new cases are diagnosed each and every year. To help fight against this disease, here are some important lifestyle tips to help protect yourself against breast cancer.
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Can a bra actually cause breast cancer? A new study provides a clear answer to that question and it’s a resounding ‘no’. Somewhat surprisingly, the alleged connection between bras and breast cancer has a lengthy history. The preeminent book on the subject, Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras, was written almost […]
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Germany’s Bayer, one of the world’s largest phramaceutical companies, has reported some disappointing news about a potential treatment for advanced breast cancer. The firm now says that Nexavar, which is used to treat a wide range of cancers, cannot significantly improve breast cancer patients’ chances of survival. For some time Nexavar (also known as Sorafenib) […]
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A Scottish medical team has discovered that leukemia research could actually help scientists develop strategies for fighting breast cancer. The trick: researchers say that the faulty piece of DNA which causes leukemia also plays a role in the development of cancerous tumours. The discovery comes from the University of Glasgow, where researchers have been investigating […]
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A new report reveals one somewhat unexpected side-effect of a breast cancer diagnosis: unemployment. Although it’s illegal to fire someone because they’re ill, researchers have found that many women diagnosed with breast cancer lost their work and had a hard time finding new employment while undergoing treatment. The report, which comes from the University of […]
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