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Test could predict whether breast cancer will spread to the brain
Women with particularly aggressive forms of breast cancer could be identified by a test that…
Destructive disease shows potential as a cancer treatment
Scientists at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health and the BC Cancer Agency…
Turncoat protein regulates sensitivity of breast cancer cells to drug
A surprising, paradoxical relationship between a tumour suppressor molecule and an oncogene may be the…
The BRCA1 Gene Patent Ruling – An Australian Perspective
By Dr Hilda High for oncologynews.com.au Two weeks after Myriad Genetics’ BRCA1 patent expired, Yvonne…
Laura Esserman’s “Five things women should know about breast cancer”
Dr. Laura Esserman is filled with hope this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The UC San…
Health secretary urged to tear up patent on breast cancer drug
By Sarah Boseley – The Guardian (UK Edition). Medics and campaigners call on UK Health Secretary Jeremy…
Genetic Test Identifies Which Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Chemotherapy
The initial results of an international breast cancer clinical trial provides evidence that a genetic…
Personalised breast cancer treatment has saved millions
In just three decades, the once monolithic approach to diagnosing and treating breast cancer has…
Large-scale Swedish study discovers link between height and cancer
Cancer risk has been found to increase with height in both Swedish men and women,…
The enduring ‘Angelina effect’ on breast cancer awareness and gene testing
By Julia Medew – SMH. If there was ever any doubt about the magnitude of Angelina…