Breast Cancer’s DNA Yields More Secrets
Another study shows that not all tumors are alike, pointing to better treatments Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
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Genetic Risk Score Can Predict Odds For Breast Cancer
Scientists find different variants affect different tumor types Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
Breast cancer remains threat for older women
Despite recent examples of young and middle-aged celebrities being diagnosed with breast cancer, more than half of breast cancers happen in women over age 65. Thats why experts at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center recommend women continue to receive yearly breast screenings through their 70s.
Study Links African Ancestry To High-Risk Breast Cancer
Study Links African Ancestry To High-Risk Breast Cancer Harder-to-treat ‘triple negative’ cancer more common in African, African-American women, U-M study showsA new study finds that African ancestry is linked to triple-negative breast cancer, a more aggressive type of cancer that has fewer treatment options.Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that, among women [...]
Women of African Heritage May Face Greater Aggressive Breast Cancer Risk
Study found when woman’s uterus, ovaries had been exposed at young age, risk was up to 12 times greater Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
US says breast cancer drug did not extend lives
US says breast cancer drug did not extend lives WASHINGTON – Follow-up studies of a Roche breast cancer drug showed that it failed to extend the lives of patients, federal health scientists said, opening the door for it to be potentially withdrawn for use in treating that disease. Read more on The Kentucky Post
Arsenic may help treat breast cancer
Arsenic may help treat breast cancer CHICAGO, July 15 (UPI) — Nanotechnology may help an old drug — arsenic trioxide — fight aggressive breast cancer, U.S. researchers say. Cancer – Breast cancer – Breast – Health – Conditions and Diseases Read more on UPI
Poor Breast Cancer Survival in Blacks May Not Be Due to Race
Many factors, including access to health care, could affect outcome, analysis finds Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
Bone-Building Pills Appear to Lower Invasive Breast Cancer Risk
Two new studies show a possible link, although not direct cause-and-effect Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass