Just 30 minutes of regular physical activity also slashes their risk of a tumour returning by more than half, according to research. Lead author Dr Rikki Cannioto said yoga and swimming work just as well. She said: “Aiming for as little as two and a half hours weekly exercise has a big impact for women […]
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23andMe and breast cancer gene testing: What you should know
You may be familiar with 23andMe and other at-home genetic test services, which can trace ancestry to a specific group of people that lived over 1,000 years ago, build out your family tree and connect you to distant relatives. But what many don’t know is that the services can also provide a report on the types […]
Healthy lifestyle protects against breast cancer
Many cases of breast cancer could be decreased by simple changes in lifestyle to avoid. This is especially true for women after Menopause. Experts give four recommendations, proven to reduce the risk. According to expert estimates, every third case of breast cancer could be prevented if women after Menopause on your weight, do more exercise, […]
World-wide recall of dangerous breast implants
Because of the increased risk of cancer of the breast implants of the pharmaceutical company called Allergan back in the world. In about 500 cases of a rare cancer related to the implants was observed, such as the U.S. food and drug administration (FDA) on Wednesday (local time) said. “A recall is appropriate, in order […]
Crunching the numbers of cancer metastasis
In metastasis, cancer cells break away from the original tumor and take root in another region of the body by entering the blood stream. In order to spread, metastatic cells cross over the endothelium — a barrier of endothelial cells lining the circulatory system that controls the passing of materials into and out of the […]
Killing the seeds of cancer: A new finding shows potential in destroying cancer stem cells: The finding could provide an important step toward drugs that help prevent recurrent cancers
Scientists at The University of Toledo investigating improvements to a commonly used chemotherapy drug have discovered an entirely new class of cancer-killing agents that show promise in eradicating cancer stem cells. Their findings could prove to be a breakthrough in not only treating tumors, but ensuring cancer doesn’t return years later — giving peace of […]
This Mom of 3, Battling Cancer at the Same Time as Her Husband, Continues to Work: 'I Have to Survive for My Kids – They're on My Benefits'
Just one year ago, Jamil Rivers found out she had metastatic breast cancer. The Philadelphia mom of three, who is still working full-time, tells PEOPLE about her diagnosis in a four-part series about her battle to survive — and thrive — for her family and for other women battling cancer. I had a typical family […]
Drug takes aim at cancer metastasis
Many cancers are relatively harmless at their site of origin, and it is only when they metastasize to sites like the brain, bones, lungs, and liver that they become especially dangerous. And so, in addition to stopping the growth of cancer at its primary site, an ongoing goal of cancer research is to keep cancer […]
Eating walnuts may help fight breast cancer: Study
The study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, found that consumption of two ounces of walnuts a day for about two weeks significantly changed gene expression in confirmed breast cancers. Consumption of walnuts may help suppress growth and survival of breast cancer, a study claims. The study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, found that […]
Cancer researchers, cow’s milk confirm beef as a cause for cancer tumors
Make us cow’s milk and beef sick? The German cancer research center (DKFZ) warns currently facing a newly discovered pathogen that is widely used in cow’s milk and beef products. Researchers found several relationships between the so-called BMMF-Eregern from milk and meat of animals of the bovine species and the Occurrence of colon cancer, and […]