Treatment combining low-dose chemotherapy and the targeted drug trastuzumab showed promise in women with early stage breast cancer of a type called HER2-positive, US researchers said Wednesday. Women receiving the treatment were highly unlikely to…
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Our2Cents Ep04: Pleasure, Purpose and Prevention #PinkBig
This is one video you definitely don’t want to miss! In an unexpected spin on this week’s episode of Our2Cents, Sharon Mundia was joined by Dr. Chris Kirubi, otherwise known as Dr. DJ CK. He…
#PinkBig Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Today is #NoBraDay
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, which falls on the month of October, unique campaigns raising awareness have been popping up all over the world including October 13th as #NoBraDay. According to Africa Cancer…
7 Answers to your questions about breast cancer
by Professor Justus Apffelstaedt Have you recently found a lump in your breast? While it’s advisable to see a doctor, Professor Justus Apffelstaedt, Head of the Breast Clinic, Tygerberg Hospital, offers answers for the questions about…
Hidden bra camera busts sneaky onlookers
In an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer, an interesting experiment busted (pun intended) several peeping Thoms who couldn’t help but check out one lady’s breasts. Nestlé FITNESS’ idea to capture these onlookers was…
Roche breast cancer drug ‘helps patients live longer’
A drug developed by Swiss giant Roche to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer has been shown to extend patients’ lives by almost 16 months, researchers said Sunday. Patients who took the new Perjeta…
Double mastectomy often misused in breast cancer
Women diagnosed with cancer in one breast often face a difficult decision of whether to surgically remove both, and a study Wednesday found double mastectomies may be performed too often. The surgery does not increase…
Some blood pressure meds boost breast cancer risk: study
Postmenopausal women who take certain blood pressure medications for 10 years or more face twice the risk of developing breast cancer, US researchers said Monday. Women who took calcium channel blockers saw a 2.4 to…
Long-term night work raises breast cancer risk: Canadian study
(XINHUA) – Working night shifts for 30 or more years doubles the risk of developing breast cancer in a diverse mix of occupations, according to a new Canadian study. The research, recently published in the…
Oily fish helps fight breast cancer
Eating a portion of tuna, salmon, sardines or other oily fish once or twice a week reduces the risk of breast cancer, according to a review published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on Thursday….