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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It’s a pretty scary feeling to be taking a shower when you feel something in your breast that wasn’t there before. Of course, if you detect a lump or a strange change in your breasts, you should consult with your doctor as soon as possible. However, don’t assume the worst. That lump, strange texture or […]
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. This cancer forms in the cells of the breasts and while it’s most often commonly associated with women, it can affect men too. Get informed with these important must-know life-saving metastatic breast cancer facts.
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The best hope of surviving a breast cancer diagnosis is via early detection. That’s why routine self-exams of the breasts to identify any lumps, as well as annual check-ups and mammograms with your health care professional are important.
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