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The study found that women who opted for a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction missed more than a month of work or stopped altogether. (Photo: Pixabay)

Double mastectomy may negatively affect employment: study

The study found that women who opted for a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction missed more than a month of work or...

9 Oct 2017 1:39 PM IST

The only treatment options for triple-negative breast cancer are surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. (Photo: Pixabay)

A new target for 'triple-negative' breast cancer

A team of scientists has found a new target for triple-negative breast cancer.

21 Nov 2017 9:55 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Radiation therapy cuts low risk of recurrence of breast cancer

DCIS is a cancer of the cells that accounts for roughly one-fourth of all new breast cancers.

31 Oct 2018 10:58 AM IST

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

New radiotherapy may help treat liver cancer: study

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy...

24 April 2018 6:48 PM IST

The researchers used human cervical cancer cell lines to mimic clinical treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Blueberries give boost to cervical cancer therapy: study

Radiosensitisers are non-toxic chemicals that make cancer cells more responsive to radiation therapy.

30 Dec 2017 3:25 PM IST