Starting HRT early raises breast cancer risk: study

Women who start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as they begin to go through menopause have a higher risk of breast cancer than women who start taking the drugs later, researchers reported on Friday.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Pass it on!

Surprise breast cancer source

Some breast cancer tumors may not originate from stem cells as previously believed, according to a study published in the September 3rd issue of Cell Stem Cell. The discovery is an important step in the development of treatments for these cancers. BRCA1 structure Image: Wikimedia commons, Lijealso “Understanding the origins of these types of breast [...]

Medical breakthrough in fight against breast cancer

Researchers in Cleveland may be close to a medical breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer.Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic claim a single vaccination can prevent breast cancer tumors from forming in animals, while stopping the growth of existing tumors. While the group is optimistic, they warn it’s a big leap from results in animals [...]

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 30 other followers