Charities
Lauren, a verified artist by the Nipple Innovation Project (NiP), has been chosen for her dedication to artistic excellence, experience, and compassion for patients. As part of this initiative, Lauren will offer free areola and nipple tattoos to eligible patients who have lost their nipples due to cancer treatment. NiP
Charities
The Scottish Medicines Consortium has declined to recommend capivasertib, also known as Truqap, for use in combination with fulvestrant in adults with a specific type of advanced breast cancer, citing insufficient evidence regarding its cost-effectiveness compared to existing treatments. This decision comes just six months after the NHS in England
Cancer research
A prospective case-control study led by researchers at New York University Grossman School of Medicine has uncovered a potential link between the gut microbiome and breast cancer risk. The study, published in the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, examined the relationship between the gut bacterial microbiome and endogenous
Charities
In a vibrant display of community spirit, the Ranch Dance line dancers in Fife, Scotland, held their Pink Party, the first since the lockdown, at Pathhead Parish Church hall. The event was a spectacular success, raising over £700 for the national Breast Cancer Now charity. Organized by instructor Lorraine Brown,
Cancer research
A recent randomized controlled study published in Supportive Care in Cancer found that staged sexual health education can significantly improve the sexual and mental health of breast cancer patients. The study, conducted by researchers at the Fifth Affiliated Hospital in Zhuhai, China, involved 94 patients with breast cancer who were
Breast cancer
Every October, Pakistan turns pink with various breast cancer awareness campaigns, yet the country remains one of the most affected by breast cancer in Asia. Health experts warn that nearly one in nine women in Pakistan may develop breast cancer in their lifetime, with tens of thousands of new cases
Breast cancer
As many of us tend to brush off small changes in our bodies, thinking they are nothing serious, a Mumbai-based oncologist is sounding the alarm about the importance of paying attention to subtle symptoms. Dr Karishma Kirti shares a poignant story of a patient who ignored a small lump in
Breast cancer
As we approach Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts offer valuable insights and practical tips on how to navigate the difficult conversation of sharing a breast cancer diagnosis with family and friends. According to Kate Tomkinson, breast cancer nurse and spokesperson for Prevent Breast Cancer Charity UK, taking time to process
Breast cancer
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be a daunting and emotionally overwhelming experience, making it challenging to know where to start when sharing the news with loved ones. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) approaches, experts offer valuable advice on how to approach this deeply personal conversation, from preparing what
Cancer research
Research conducted by a team of scientists at Qingdao University has led to the development of a novel synergistic chemo-immunotherapy platform for breast cancer treatment. The study, published in the journal Colloid and Interface Science Communications, aimed to create a nanosystem that could co-encapsulate phloretin (PHL) and Mn2+ ions, utilizing
Cancer research
The Breast Cancer pipeline landscape has witnessed the emergence of numerous therapeutic innovations and companies working towards developing potential treatments for this prevalent disease. DelveInsight's comprehensive report, "Breast Cancer Pipeline Insight 2025", provides a detailed analysis of 250+ Breast Cancer companies and 300+ pipeline drugs, offering
Cancer research
A clinical trial at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, aims to assess the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting radiologists in interpreting mammograms. Led by Jose Net, M.D., the study will involve hundreds of thousands of mammograms and
