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The technology can help determine if it has spread and whether the patient has an aggressive or indolent cancer and needs chemotherapy or a less drastic treatment. (Photo: Representational Image)

New digital weapon can treatment of breast cancer

The new method can accurately identify and delineate breast cancers on the digital tissue slides.

11 May 2017 10:30 AM IST

(Photo: Pixabawomen with breast cancer who consumed high amounts of isoflavones had a 21 percent lower risk of dying than women who consumed low amounts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Soy products may boost survival in breast cancer patients

The soy component called Isoflavones has oestrogen-like properties slows the growth of breast cancer cells

6 March 2017 3:51 PM IST

The women who slept longer were 46 percent more likely to die of breast cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Excess sleep may increase mortality in breast cancer patients

The tumor of women who slept more than the regular eight hours had a higher chance of being affected

8 April 2017 9:16 AM IST

Alvaro Quesada creates the three-dimensional illusion of a nipple on a patients reconstructed breast, mixing colors with names like rose pink, brown sugar and tribal black to mimic the natural shade of an areola. (Photo: AFP)

Hospital makes 'nipple' tattoos for breast cancer patients

The hospital in Spain does it for women who want have survived their breast cancer

6 April 2017 11:09 AM IST

The fatty cells around the tumour get affected when the tissue undergoes change leading to rapid tumor growth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rapid breast cancer growth is more in obese people

Gaining weight affects the fatty cells which changes the microenvironment around the tumour

1 April 2017 9:47 AM IST

The fruit rich in phenolic compounds, inhibits the proliferation of breast cancer cells to prevent the disease during testing. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strawberries may help fight breast cancer: study

The consumption offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits and reduces blood cholesterol levels

20 April 2017 1:10 PM IST