by Institute of Cancer Research E3K CAR-T cells limit 4T1 tumor metastasis in NSG mice. Credit: Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (2024). DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2023-008608A new type of immunotherapy that targets non-cancer cells could help prevent the growth and spread of breast cancer tumors, according to new research. The discovery, published 28 February in the Journal for...
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New $5 breast cancer spit test can spot disease in five SECONDS by analyzing saliva for danger proteins
A portable device was able to detect breast cancer with just a drop of salivaThe researchers said it could be a low-cost alternative to mammogramsREAD MORE: America’s fight back against breast cancer laid bareBy EMILY JOSHU HEALTH REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM A portable spit test costing just $5 (£3.97) could detect breast cancer using a single...
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SOY COMPOUNDS COULD PROTECT AGAINST BREAST CANCER COMEBACK
POSTED BY JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Compounds from soy and other plant sources could protect against breast cancer recurrence or affect survival, researchers report. Compounds called isoflavones are among the plant-derived compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death, according to the new meta-analysis. Investigators in Australia, Denmark, England, Norway, and the...
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Hundreds of chemicals linked to breast cancer risk identified in new study
By Dr. Chinta SidharthanReviewed by Sophia CoveneyIn a recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers examined published studies investigating the genotoxicity of potentially carcinogenic chemicals and their roles in inducing mammary tumors and activating progesterone or estradiol signaling. cancerStudy: Application of the Key Characteristics Framework to Identify Potential Breast Carcinogens Using Publicly...
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AI Can Identify Women With High Risk of Breast Cancer in Screening Examinations
The use of AI makes it possible for women with a high risk of breast cancer to be identified in mammography screening examinations so that the cancer can be caught earlier.Breast cancer awareness – artistic photo. Breast cancer awareness – artistic photo. Image credit: Angiola Harry via Unsplash, free license An international research group led...
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Mechanics of Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovered, Offering Target for Treatment
The most lethal feature of any cancer is metastasis, the spread of cancer cells throughout the body. New research, led by Penn State, reveals for the first time the mechanics behind how breast cancer cells may invade healthy tissues. The U.S. National Science Foundation-supported discovery, showing that a motor protein called dynein powers the movement...
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Reducing vitamin B5 slows breast cancer growth in mice
by The Francis Crick Institute Credit: CC0 Public Domain A group of researchers led by the Francis Crick Institute, working with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and Imperial College London, have discovered that breast cancer cells expressing a cancer-driving gene heavily rely on vitamin B5 to grow and survive. The researchers are part of Cancer...
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Protein discovery could be used to stop breast cancer in its tracks
By Paul McClureOctober 29, 2023Protein discovery could be used to stop breast cancer in its tracks Researchers have discovered a protein that is crucial to enabling the spread of breast cancer to healthy tissues DepositphotosResearchers have uncovered the mechanism by which a protein facilitates the spread of breast cancer cells from the primary tumor into...
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The breast cancers that DON’T start with a lump: Two survivors of rarer subtypes of disease issue warning to other women about symptoms that doctors nearly missed
Neither woman felt a lump in their breast before visiting their doctorsFollowing their experiences, they urge others to pay attention to their bodiesREAD MORE: America’s fight back against breast cancer laid bareBy ALEXA LARDIERI U.S. DEPUTY HEALTH EDITOR DAILYMAIL.COM PUBLISHED: 08:56 EDT, 13 October 2023 | UPDATED: 09:55 EDT, 13 October 2023 Two women who...
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Majority of women don’t know breast cancer symptoms apart from lumps… so what ARE the tell-tale warning signs?
By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAIL ONLINE PUBLISHED: 05:53 EDT, 16 October 2023 | UPDATED: 10:02 EDT, 16 October 2023 Dangerous signs of breast cancer other than lumps can lead to early diagnosis Less than half of women know lesser-known warning signs, US survey reveals Nine in ten women know a lump is a tell-tale sign of breast cancer — but...