breast cancer

10-Year Study Finds Radiation Doesn’t Improve Survival in Early-Stage Breast Cancer

A large international study conducted over 10 years found that radiation therapy after mastectomy did not improve survival for women with early-stage breast cancer considered at ‘intermediate risk,’ calling into question a long-standing component of post-surgical treatment for many...

Revolutionary Nanoparticle Cancer Vaccine Shows Stunning Results

A newly developed nanoparticle vaccine has shown strong potential in preventing and treating aggressive cancers in preclinical studies, according to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The experimental approach, which uses engineered nanoparticles to deliver both immune-stimulating agents and...

Amazon Scorpion Venom Shows Promise Against Cancer

Scientists in Brazil have identified a compound in the venom of an Amazon scorpion that may help fight breast cancer, one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in women. The discovery comes from a study led by the...

Marathon Runner With Double Mastectomy Makes Guinness World Records

Louise Butcher has made the Guinness Book of World Records by being the fastest marathon runner with a double mastectomy. This is an accomplishment that has changed her life. The new record holder, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer,...

New Cancer Cases in Under-50s Have Risen by 79% in 30 Years

A recent study reveals concerning news about cancer among younger people worldwide. From 1990 to 2019, there was a significant increase in the number of new cancer cases and deaths in individuals under 50 years old. This research underscores the...

Wearable Scanner Could Detect Breast Cancer

MIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound scanner that could allow people to detect breast cancer when it is still in the early stages. In particular, it could be valuable for patients at high risk of developing breast cancer in...

AI Helps Scientists Predict Spread of Breast Cancer

Scientists have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes. The research was published last week in the Journal of Pathology by Breast Cancer Now...

Virgin Olive Oil Can Prevent Breast Cancer, New Study Shows

Women following a Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil are 68% less likely to develop breast cancer compared to those on other diets, new research shows. The Mediterranean diet originates from Europe, predominantly includes natural ingredients from Italy, Greece...