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Jun 22, 2022 … ZÜRICH, Switzerland — Breast cancer spreads at night, new research shows, which could help target the disease with greater accuracy. Tumors are most active while women sleep, according to researchers from ETH Zürich, making daytime therapy less effective. Study authors found these tumors are fueled by the hormone melatonin, produced in response to darkness. The…

May 17, 2022 … LONDON — Infertility could lead to breast cancer — for men, according to new research. Researchers in London say male infertility doubles the risk of the disease compared to men with higher sperm counts. The findings come from a review of around 2,000 newly diagnosed British men over a 12-year period. Study authors believe underlying…

Apr 04, 2022 … PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Cardamom is a spice used in different cuisines throughout the world. Now, a new study finds a substance in this common cooking ingredient may also help defeat one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of breast cancer. Researcher Patricia Mendonca from Florida A&M University says cardamonin — a natural compound in…

Mar 21, 2022 … BRUSSELS, Belgium — In a world-first, scientists have found a drug that can halt the recurrence and spread of breast cancer. The treatment, called the MitoQ molecule, stopped cancer’s spread in 80 percent of cases and recurrence in 75 percent of patients. Researchers in Belgium are calling the discovery a “giant step” in beating the…

Feb 16, 2022 … SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The COVID-19 pandemic delayed access to medical care, including routine exams and even cancer screenings, a new study finds. Concerningly, researchers from the University of California-San Diego found even worse news for women, who received fewer early-stage breast cancer diagnoses. Moreover, the number of late-stage breast and colorectal cancer diagnoses increased,…

Jan 26, 2022 … ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Chemotherapy is one of the most effective tools modern medicine has to fight against cancer, but a major side-effect of the treatment is an increase in cognitive impairments — or “chemobrain.” However, a recent observational study finds moderate to vigorous exercise can lower the risk of developing “chemobrain” in women with…

Jan 10, 2022 … BUFFALO, N.Y. — Beach lovers, rejoice. New research from the University of Buffalo and the University of Puerto Rico reports more sun exposure may lead to a lower breast cancer risk. Buffalo is known for its harsh winter weather, but sunny Puerto Rico represented the perfect location for this research. After using a chromameter to compare…

Dec 02, 2021 … GLASGOW, Scotland — Scientist are testing a new drug to combat an aggressive form of breast cancer common in young women. Experts from the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research are investigating whether drug devimistat may be a viable option for patients with triple negative breast cancer. Between 10 and 15 percent of all breast cancer…

Nov 28, 2021 … COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Breast cancer is the most common form of the disease in the U.S., with one woman diagnosed every two minutes. Research now suggests that a woman’s career choice could play a role in her risk for the disease. According to a recent study, women who work outdoors are less likely to develop…

Nov 18, 2021 … LISBON, Portugal — The average survival time for many advanced breast cancer (ABC) patients has doubled in the past decade, according to new research. Improved treatments mean about half of the patients in the later stages of the disease can now live another five years or longer. When breast cancer spreads to other parts of…

Oct 21, 2021 … NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eating plenty of nuts can cut the risk of dying from breast cancer in half, according to new research. A study of around 3,500 patients finds that consuming nuts reduces the recurrence of the disease by up to 52 percent. Overall, mortality rates fell by nearly a third among regular consumers of…

Sep 23, 2021 … PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most aggressive and hard-to-treat forms of the disease. It accounts for roughly 10 to 20 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses. Unfortunately, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania report that African-American women are nearly three times more at risk for triple negative breast cancers.…

Sep 07, 2021 … HONOLULU, Hi. — Artificial intelligence does a better job of identifying the hidden signs of breast cancer, scientists in Hawaii say. Their study finds a sophisticated tool, a type of AI called deep learning, analyzes breast scans to identify women with early signs of cancer whose tumors are hard to find by conventional methods. Doctors…

Aug 17, 2021 … BOSTON, Mass. — A highly aggressive form of breast cancer has confounded scientists with its ability to beat some of the most powerful anti-cancer drugs in use today. Now, a new study has discovered how the disease is able to evade these treatments. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital say their findings may lead to a new…

Jul 24, 2021 … LONDON — Since the early 1990s, breast cancer cases have increased by about 21.9% in the U.S. In 2021, approximately 43,600 American women are expected to die of breast cancer. Regular mammograms are key to reducing the chances of dying from breast cancer, doctors say. In fact, a new study warns that women who skip…

Jul 22, 2021 … CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new drug that wipes out the deadliest breast tumors may do things others can’t, a groundbreaking study reveals. In experiments on mice, a team from the University of Illinois reports this new approach to breast cancer treatment kills between 95 and 100 percent of diseased cells – even after they spread…

Jul 21, 2021 … NEWTON, Mass. — Nearly 300 toxic chemicals may be lurking in common items in your home right now, a new study warns. Researchers from the Silent Spring Institute in Massachusetts say exposure to these chemicals may increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer. The study finds these products include everything from processed foods, to…

Jul 18, 2021 … TORONTO —  A drug that typically is used to treat high cholesterol may be quite useful in the fight against breast cancer. According to recent research, the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins may boost the survival rates of breast cancer patients. Breast cancer is diagnosed in over 330,000 women in the U.S. each year, and…

Jun 04, 2021 … CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — For many cancer patients, destroying tumors is only the first step in their battle with the disease. The rate of cancer recurrence varies greatly depending on the type of cancer a patient has, with some having a very low risk of returning after treatment and others almost guaranteed to come back –…

Jun 03, 2021 … WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Although people typically take dietary supplements for their gut health, a new study finds one popular supplement may be very beneficial to breast health as well. Researchers from Wake Forest School of Medicine say fish oil supplements appear to alter the breast microbiome and reduce cancer risk. Many dieters and people taking…

Feb 15, 2021 … OAK BROOK, Ill. — Breast cancer death rates in women under 40 are creeping up again for the first time in more than 30 years, scientists report. The number of young women dying from breast cancer had been steadily falling since 1987, but after 2010 this figure has increased slightly. Statistics have shown a decline…