Breast cancer has struck on almost all the corners of the world, and the Indian scenario is not far behind. A recent analysis shows reported cancer cases in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai from 1982 through 2005. This was conducted by ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research). The study shows incidents of breast cancer  [...]

Paget disease of the nipple is basically the most uncommon form of breast cancer; only 5% cases of breast cancer are of this type. In this disease, the cancer forms around the region of the nipple or within the nipple. Statistics suggest that over 95% of the women suffering from this condition also have breast cancer as  [...]

A woman becomes susceptible to breast cancer due to a number of factors, among which majority are linked to the natural hormones secreted by her body.  Oral contraceptives manipulate the levels of these hormones significantly; this feature of the contraceptive pills makes them possible triggering factors of breast cancer.   [...]

Recently, the researchers have identified that gene responsible for poor prognosis breast cancers. This revelation was a conclusion made by a group of genome profiling studies and the researchers believe that this new find might give birth to new therapeutic targets. The functional study of metadherin (MTDH), the metastasis  [...]

Britain’s rate of breast cancer patients is rising, and it is seen that this rising rate could be cramped, with a little effort and patience, if certain drugs were provided to patients with high risks of the disease. An international experts’ panel says that this step would prevent more people from acquiring the illness  [...]

There always existed some medical ways in which breast cancer can be detected and then a confirmed diagnosis could be carried out. There have been continuous, though eventual, innovations in the technologies and medical methods of diagnosis of breast, as well as other, cancers. But, for the first time in ages, an animal  [...]

In accordance with a newly conducted study by the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project, which is based at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, the risks of recurrence of breast cancer in women undergoing surgeries for breast-conservation, to treat non-invasive breast cancer, can be prevented by the addition  [...]

The disease of breast cancer has got numerous facts to create awareness about. But, the main aim of all awareness is to prevent as many people as possible from falling prey to the disease by aiming evasion of risk factors, early diagnosis and effective treatment.  Well, there’s a new drug in the medical market which  [...]

Till now, numerous treatment and prevention measures had been acquainted to the world, but now, a research has been brought up according to which it is now possible to prevent the spread of breast cancer to any other parts or organs of the body, by just blocking a key enzyme. This is regarded as a significant development  [...]

You must’ve all caught a glance of the pop sensation from Australia, Kylie Minogue. Perhaps, her fame has made her so well- known that even breast cancer came searching for her, and finally has traced her. Minogue reveals her past battle with breast cancer, recent news displays. She seems to be too troubled with her breast  [...]