A new finding discovered that Hispanic woman, who has breast cancer suffers tremendously from cancer more than white women. The stress said to be connected with the aggressive tumor. However, researchers claim that the study is in an early stage, so they can not say if the new finding is true. Garth H. Rauscher, study Read more
Latest studies have shown that consumption of alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer since metabolism of acetaldehyde present in alcohol causes damage to DNA. Besides breast cancer, the other major risk is that of liver cancer. Strong links have been found between alcohol metabolism and cancer risk. The study was undertaken by the National Read more
According to studies carried on by the University of Washington, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, the number of women dying from cervical and breast cancers is higher in developing countries. Further, the study has also revealed that the mortality rate is higher among younger women. The study revealed alarming results. In the past thirty decades, Read more
Breast cancer cases are on a constant rise and more alarmingly, the disease is striking younger women. According to recent studies conducted by Anderson Cancer Center of the University of Texas, women who have BRCA gene are being diagnosed with breast cancer eight years earlier than women with the same gene of previous generations. The Read more
According to latest research by the researchers of Marshall University, consumption of walnuts can act as an antidote against the dreaded breast cancer in women. The research was carried out under the leadership of Dr. Elaine Hardman from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University. Tests conducted on mice showed a significant reduction Read more
As the incidence of breast cancer among women is on an alarming increase, a number of studies are taking place in order to find means of curbing the disease and growth of tumor. According to latest studies, one of the most effective ways of controlling the spread of cancer is to starve the cells of Read more
While it has been known that chemotherapy does have an influence on the fertility of women, latest studies have revealed that the actual repercussions are much higher than perceived today. The research was carried out in the University of California, San Francisco. The study was conducted on analyzing long term effects of chemotherapy and the Read more
According to latest research carried out in Georgia State University, it has come to light that whole ginger has strong anti-cancer properties. The herb is especially useful against prostate cancer. The study was conducted by Ritu Aneja, associate professor in Biology belonging to the Georgia University. Extracts of ginger can not only stop the growth Read more
According to latest research, low oxygen levels in the body can be a major cause of cancer. There is a special gene in the body called BRCA1 that suppresses the growth and development of cancer cells. When oxygen levels in the body recede, this gene gets suppressed and hence, cannot effectively suppress cancer cells. This Read more
A new study has developed little day earlier which has stated that low vitamin D in young girls may lead them towards early menstruation, not only that but even which can create some risk of hosting health problem for them, even in lateral life of those women. With the sequence to the fact the team Read more
Modification to previous recommendations The August issue of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Practice Bulletin on Breast Cancer Screening has modified the previous recommendation for annual mammography screening in women. The previous recommendation advised women aged fifty and above a mammography every year. However, the modified recommendation suggests that women over forty years Read more
According to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer, weight strongly affects the sex hormones that increase breast cancer risk for post-menopausal women. Dr. Gillian Reeves from the University of Oxford in the UK and colleagues, all members of the Endogenous Hormones and Breast Cancer Collaborative Group say if one drink alcohol and Read more