Cancer research
Researchers from Vall d'Hebron University Hospital have made significant breakthroughs in the treatment of advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a type of breast cancer characterized by the absence of estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein. The study, known as TROPION-Breast05, aims to demonstrate the superiority of
Cancer research
Researchers from Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute have revealed that breast cancers with mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency are highly responsive to immunotherapy, regardless of cancer type. A study analyzing genomic, transcriptomic, and clinical data from over 3000 breast cancer cases found that 1.2% of breast cancers harbored oncogenic
Cancer research
Women carrying pathogenic variants in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes with a personal history of breast cancer who underwent bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) significantly reduced their risk of all-cause mortality and breast cancer-specific mortality. According to a study published in The Lancet Oncology, BSO was associated with a reduced risk of a
Cancer research
New research out of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, has made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a highly aggressive and deadly form of the disease. The study, published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry B, demonstrates the efficacy of combining chemotherapy with ferroptosis therapy,
Cancer research
Researchers at the Iran University of Medical Sciences have made a breakthrough in the development of a targeted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent for breast cancer. By conjugating ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO) nanoparticles with the FROP-1 peptide, the team created a novel agent that specifically targets breast cancer
Breast cancer
Recent research at James Cook University and the University of South Australia's Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation has shown how nanoparticles can enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. A medical student at James Cook University, Josephine B. Oehler, co-authored a paper with Dr. Hugo Albrecht that reviews how nanotechnology
Breast cancer
Claire Peskin, a mother-of-four from Watford, has shared her harrowing breast cancer story as she prepares to take on the Pink Ribbon Walk. Diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in April 2022, Claire has undergone a mastectomy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and drug treatments. Despite the challenges, Claire remains positive and is
Breast cancer
There are many misconceptions surrounding breast cancer, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the disease is prevalent but often mismanaged due to socio-economic factors. An advertising campaign in the US has perpetuated the myth that 1 in every 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, a statistic that is
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a prevalent health issue in Africa, with a lifetime risk of a black woman developing breast cancer being 1 in 43 in South Africa, compared to 1 in 8 in the US. Despite its incidence, breast cancer care in Africa is hindered by socio-economic factors, making early
Breast cancer
The benefits of breastfeeding go beyond nourishing newborns, with mothers who breastfeed for 12 months or longer experiencing a significant reduction in breast cancer risk. According to experts, breastfeeding for an extended duration can lower the lifetime risk of breast cancer by an estimated 26%. In observance of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer
Breastfeeding not only provides newborns with essential nutrition, but it also may offer a significant benefit to the mother's health, reducing the risk of breast cancer by an estimated 26% for those who breastfeed for 12 months or longer. According to experts, this finding is supported by research
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, with over 2 million cases diagnosed in 2022. It is a complex and heterogeneous disease, making treatment challenging. Physiologist Anna-Mart Engelbrecht explains why breast cancer is difficult to treat and how precision medicine is offering new hope for patients. Breast
