Breast Cancer : Science World Report

Apr 16, 2014 01:17 PM EDT

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a Significant Risk Factor for Breast Cancer, Not Body Shape

Abdominal obesity is linked to numerous conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and forms of cancer. A new study suggests that one’s body shape as a result of obesity does not necessarily pose a higher risk for breast cancer.

Mar 06, 2014 01:27 PM EST

Understanding Different Types of Cells in Breast Tissue

A recent study lead by researcher Charolette Kuperwasser looked to determine some of the common forms of breast cancer and how they originate. The findings showed that breast cancer cells often original from luminal cells where rarer forms of breast cancer can also form via basal cells.

Feb 23, 2014 04:00 PM EST

Antidepressant Paxil may Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer: Study

A recent study shows that the antidepressant Paxil may increase the risk of breast cancer in some women.

Feb 06, 2014 12:36 PM EST

Yoga May Be Helpful in Preventing Recurrent Breast Cancer

The road following recovery from breast cancer, or any type of cancer, is often tiring. Cancer survivors can be weak from previous treatments. YEt Janice Kiecolt-Glaser of Ohio State University believes that practicing yoga is the key to becoming healthier after recovery.

Feb 04, 2014 02:41 PM EST

Breast Cancer Treatments Expanded with New Findings

Researchers have found that targeting new hormone receptors could help improve breast cancer treatments, specifically for breast cancers that are hormone-dependent.

Jan 28, 2014 01:06 PM EST

Melatonin May Slow Tumor Growths in Breast Cancer

Scientists have determined that melatonin may have the potential to help slow the growths of certain breast cancer tumors. Although the study is still in its early stages, the findings have been promising so far.

Jan 06, 2014 02:38 PM EST

Protein Linked to Breast Cancer that Spreads to the Brain

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison may have identified a protein that could potentially explain why some types of breast cancer metastasize to the brain.

Dec 26, 2013 01:53 PM EST

Proteins RhoA and ROCK1 Increase Risk of Invasive, Mobile Breast Cancer Cells

Biologists from the Johns Hopkins University have discovered a bit of shocking news. Low levels of oxygen present in many breast cancer tumors may transform cancerous cells from being rigid and stationary to mobile and invasive.

Dec 26, 2013 08:37 AM EST

Breast Cancer Patients with Young Children Less Likely to Use Radiotherapy

While younger women tend to have more aggressive tumors and have higher risks of recurrence than older breast cancer patients, they are less likely to receive radiotherapy. Now, scientists have taken a closer look as to why that is in order to find out ways to encourage women to take this particular...

Dec 23, 2013 08:57 AM EST

Real and Fake Acupuncture May Relieve Breast Cancer Patients' Symptoms

How effective is acupuncture? It turns out that it may have some benefits for breast cancer patients. Scientists have discovered that both real and sham acupuncture treatments may help alleviate side effects of drugs commonly used to treat breast cancer.

Dec 10, 2013 12:12 PM EST

Genetic Studies Shed Light on Breast Cancer in Dogs

When it comes to dogs, mammary tumors are the most common forms of cancer in females. Now, though, researchers have taken a closer look at this breast cancer and the findings may help improve our understanding of the development of cancer not only in dogs, but also in humans.

Nov 18, 2013 01:02 PM EST

Obesity Increases Risk of Basal-Like Breast Cancer Development

Women who are obese have an increased risk of developing an aggressive sub-type of breast cancer, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina. 'Basal-like' breast cancers are formed from a triple-negative phenotype and typically found in younger patients.