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Geographic disparities in breast cancer mortality: how where you live could matter

A new paper recently published in JAMA Network Open explores the differential mortality rates across various US counties regarding their geographic location associated with multiple sociodemographic factors.

14 Sep 2023

The anti-metastatic and anti-proliferation impact of dandelion extract on breast cancer cells

Researchers evaluated the anti-metastatic and anti-proliferative properties of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and dandelion extract in breast cancer cells.

14 Sep 2023

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

Today, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released the 13th edition of its annual Cancer Progress Report, which chronicles how basic, translational, and clinical cancer research and cancer-related population sciences - primarily supported by federal investments in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) - remain vitally important to improving health and saving lives.

13 Sep 2023

Air pollution fueling a spike in breast cancer risk

New study finds that exposure to PM2.5 air pollution increases the risk of breast cancer in women by 8% for each 10 µg/m3 increase. The groundbreaking research is the first to provide concrete evidence linking fine particulate matter to ER+ breast cancer.

13 Sep 2023

Study helps explain why solid tumors often spread to the spine

The vertebral bones that form the spine are derived from a distinct type of stem cell that secretes a protein favoring tumor metastases, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

13 Sep 2023

Making breast cancer screening inclusive for disabled individuals

Lene Andersen, MSW, has been living with rheumatoid arthritis and disability since childhood. Her personal experience with limited mobility and the challenges faced in accessing mammography screening in Toronto, Ontario, has fueled her determination to advocate for change.

13 Sep 2023

Training program for health workers aims to reduce the burden of breast cancer in Malawi

Women in rural Malawi are learning how to detect breast cancer thanks to the country's first dedicated training programme for health workers, aimed at reducing the burden of the disease.

12 Sep 2023

COVID-19 pandemic led to reductions in breast cancer screening participation globally

A review of COVID-19 studies globally has revealed reductions in breast cancer screening participation during 2020, with differences between geographic regions and healthcare settings.

12 Sep 2023

Unified and concentrated lung cancer advocacy program results in 25% increase in research funding

A unified and concentrated lung cancer advocacy program in the United States resulted in a 25 percent increase in funding to a U.S.-based lung cancer research program, according to a presentation given today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

12 Sep 2023

Arf1 inhibition induces tumor regression by promoting T cell infiltration

In recent years, cancer immunotherapies, represented by immune checkpoint blockade (ICB), have been highly successful and have become an important basis for the future treatment of cancers.

12 Sep 2023

Chemotherapy drug may promote cancer growth by injuring surrounding cells

A standard chemotherapy drug injures surrounding non-cancer cells, which can then awakens dormant cancer cells and promotes cancer growth, according to a new study publishing September 12th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Ramya Ganesan of Emory University, US, and colleagues.

12 Sep 2023

Increased breast cancer incidence among women living in areas with high particulate matter levels

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that living in an area with high levels of particulate air pollution was associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer.

11 Sep 2023

Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk

Women who have been treated for cancer as a child with a certain type of chemotherapy have an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a large-scale international study of survivors of childhood cancer led by scientists from the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.

11 Sep 2023

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

The potential of dark tea in cancer prevention and management.

11 Sep 2023

Targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve chemotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

A new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

11 Sep 2023

Researchers uncover evidence supporting shorter-course proton therapy for breast cancer patients

In a randomized trial, published in The Lancet Oncology, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treatment time for breast cancer patients.

8 Sep 2023

Radiologist supported by AI can detect more cases of breast cancer, study shows

One radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in screening mammography than two radiologists working together, reports the ScreenTrustCAD study from Karolinska Institutet in The Lancet Digital Health.

8 Sep 2023

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced cancer incidence.

8 Sep 2023

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

A comprehensive review in the journal Cell provides an in-depth look at the biology, clinical outcomes, and treatment options for menopause, including the effects of hormonal changes on metabolic and cognitive functions. The article also discusses various therapeutic interventions, from hormone therapy to alternative medicines, and their efficacy in managing menopausal symptoms.

7 Sep 2023

Rising tide of early-onset cancers: Study predicts alarming increase by 2030

An international study published in BMJ Oncology analyzes the Global Burden of Disease 2019 dataset to explore the rising incidence and mortality rates of early-onset cancers (ages 14-49) worldwide. The study highlights varying cancer burdens by gender and region, identifies lifestyle and environmental risk factors, and predicts a significant increase in early-onset cancer rates by 2030.

7 Sep 2023

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

Geographic disparities in breast cancer mortality: how where you live could matter

The anti-metastatic and anti-proliferation impact of dandelion extract on breast cancer cells

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

Air pollution fueling a spike in breast cancer risk

Study helps explain why solid tumors often spread to the spine

Making breast cancer screening inclusive for disabled individuals

Training program for health workers aims to reduce the burden of breast cancer in Malawi

COVID-19 pandemic led to reductions in breast cancer screening participation globally

Unified and concentrated lung cancer advocacy program results in 25% increase in research funding

Arf1 inhibition induces tumor regression by promoting T cell infiltration

Chemotherapy drug may promote cancer growth by injuring surrounding cells

Increased breast cancer incidence among women living in areas with high particulate matter levels

Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

Targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve chemotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

Researchers uncover evidence supporting shorter-course proton therapy for breast cancer patients

Radiologist supported by AI can detect more cases of breast cancer, study shows

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

Rising tide of early-onset cancers: Study predicts alarming increase by 2030

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