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Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Global cancer survival rates improved, says study

Studies however, show that there are huge disparities between countries when it comes to survival prospects.

31 Jan 2018 2:37 AM

Omega-3s prevent and fight cancer by turning on genes associated with the immune system and blocking tumour growth pathways. (Photo: Pixabay)

Choose omega-3s from fish for cancer prevention

Humans should consume two to three servings of fish a week to have the same effect.

27 Jan 2018 9:22 AM

Body fat levels are typically measured via BMI, which is a ratio of weight to height. (Photo: Pixabay)

High body fat levels may up breast cancer risk: study

The study included participants who had a normal BMI (between 18.5 to 25.0) and no history of breast cancer.

27 Jan 2018 9:13 AM

Exposure to chemical compounds called xenoestrogens may significantly reduce the effectiveness of anti-oestrogen treatments for cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemical in bread, soybean may reverse breast cancer therapy

Under the influence of either xenoestrogen, the breast cancer cells also resumed proliferating at a rate seen in absence...

15 Jan 2018 10:09 AM

In 2013, Hollywood star Angelina Jolie announced she had had both breasts surgically removed as a preventative measure after tests revealed she carried the mutation (Photo: AFP)

Study shows breast cancer gene doesn't really increase risk of death

Women with a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes have a seven-in-10 chance of getting breast cancer by the age of 80.

12 Jan 2018 5:30 AM

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Many women uninformed about breast cancer surgery options

Women should look for information that presents multiple treatment options and the pros and cons of those options,...

11 Jan 2018 12:06 PM

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Female night shift workers at risk factor for common cancers

These results might help establish and implement effective measures to protect female night shifters.

8 Jan 2018 8:20 AM

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Breast size dissatisfaction affects self-examination

Here is what a new study has found.

5 Jan 2018 5:51 AM

Chemotherapy is often regarded as the first option for breast cancer patients to shrink tumors and even blitz the disease altogether. (Photo: Pixabay)

Novartis breast cancer therapy gets FDA breakthrough

Designation covers initial endocrine-based treatment of pre- or perimenopausal women with hormone-receptor positive.

3 Jan 2018 8:14 AM

This could possibly cause cancer to metastasize, or spread, even before a tumour has developed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Immune cells linked to very early spread of breast cancer

Future work will involve identifying the type of macrophages involved in early dissemination and exactly how the process...

3 Jan 2018 5:52 AM

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Many women fear and misunderstand breast cancer radiation

Depending on the type and dose of radiation, long-term side effects may include nerve pain, heart damage, and lung...

27 Feb 2018 1:46 PM

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Lilly breast cancer drug wins expanded US approval

The expanded approval was based on a late-stage study.

27 Feb 2018 1:26 PM