BREAST CANCER

May 12 2025HEALTH

The Power of Plant Compounds Against Aggressive Breast Cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer is a tough opponent. It lacks estrogen and progesterone receptors, as well as HER2 expression, making it hard to treat. This type of cancer is known for its aggression and limited treatment options. But there is hope. Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many plants, shows

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May 11 2025HEALTH

New Tech vs Old: Finding Cancer Cells in Lymph Nodes

Breast cancer is a scary thing. But doctors have tools to fight it. One tool is called the Medical Imaging Projection System. It shows special pictures of lymph nodes during surgery. These nodes are important because cancer can spread to them. The system uses a dye called ICG to make the nodes light

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May 11 2025HEALTH

AI in Breast Cancer Screening: What Do Australian Women Think?

Breast cancer screening is a big deal. It's all about catching the disease early, when it's easier to treat. Artificial intelligence, or AI, could make this process better. It could also make it worse. So, it's important to know what people think about using AI for this purpose. In Australia, a stu

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May 09 2025HEALTH

How Breast Cancer Survivors Face Their Fears

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women. Many women who have beaten it worry about it coming back. This is a real concern. It is called fear of cancer recurrence. So, how do these women handle this fear? A study looked into this question. It gathered and combined information from variou

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May 09 2025HEALTH

The Path to Better Breast Cancer Care: A Look at Southern Italy's Efforts

The fight against breast cancer is tough. It can change how it behaves over time. This makes it hard for doctors to treat. A group of experts in southern Italy came together to find better ways to handle this. They wanted to improve how metastatic breast cancer is managed. The team included oncologi

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May 09 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer and Lifestyle: A Look at Immigrant Women in Northern California

Breast cancer is a major health issue for many women in the US. It affects Asian, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic White women at high rates. Many of these women are immigrants. A healthy lifestyle is crucial for these women. It can greatly improve their chances of surviving breast cancer. However, there

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Unequal Care: Breast Cancer Treatment Gaps

Over the past decade, a troubling pattern has emerged in how breast cancer is treated. The focus is on a specific type of breast cancer, one that is ERBB2-positive. This type of cancer is known for its aggressive nature. The treatment for this type of cancer is called ERBB2-targeted t

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Cancer Prediction: The Power of Combined Data

Breast cancer is a formidable foe, and predicting how patients will respond to treatment is a big deal. A recent breakthrough involves a new tool called MIFAPS. This system uses a mix of data types to guess if a patient will have a complete response to a specific type of chemo before it even starts.

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Food Adventures During a Cancer Journey

A person was enjoying life, turning forty and planning big things. But life had other plans. A breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. This person had to face a lot of changes, like getting a port in the chest, avoiding raw fish, and shaving the head. But that's not all. The person had to deal w

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

A Mother's Journey Through Breast Cancer

Tina Knowles, the mother of music icons Beyoncé and Solange, recently shared her personal experience with breast cancer. She was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in her left breast after a delayed mammogram revealed two tumors. This news came as a shock to her, as she had always prioritized her

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