Protein Changes in Blood Could Become New Test for Catching Breast Cancer Up to 2 Years Early
On Wednesday, researchers revealed they found the levels of proteins in people's blood changed before they were diagnosed with breast cancer.
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First Patient Gets Potentially Cancer-Stopping Pill - Study is Recruiting Those with Resistant Tumors For a Trial
A trial began for a novel pill that stopped reoccurring tumors from breast, prostate, brain, ovarian, cervical, skin and lung cancers.
My Rescue Dog Saved Me By Sniffing Out My Cancer
A woman said she owes her life to a Newfoundland rescue dog who sensed her breast cancer and wouldn't keep its nose out of her right armpit.
Tiny Yorkshire Terrier Detects Breast Cancer in Woman, Jumping Up and Down on Her Chest in Alarm
A Yorkshire terrier saved Karena Kirk-Drain's life after jumping up and down on her chest to alert her to a cancerous lump.
Tiny Battery Obliterates Breast Cancer Tumors in Mice by Creating Oxygen-free Target to Better Kill Disease
A tiny battery has placed a big target on the back of breast cancer tumors in mice, according to the two-week results of a new study.
Mom Wins Lottery with Ticket She Bought Celebrating Daughter's Victory Over Cancer
Gimblet's daughter, who accompanied her to the Tallahassee lottery offices to accept a lump sum of $1.6 million described it as a "blessing."
The First African-Produced Tests to Diagnose Cancer will Cut Costs and Waiting Times Across the Continent
Most diagnostics kits are imported from Europe or North America, and as such require sometimes too much additional wait time and money.
In a World First, Scientists Use Artificial DNA to Kill Cancer Cells
When cancers begin overproducing certain molecules, these are prime targets for oncolytic drugs like this artificial DNA made in Tokyo.
Ultrasound Scanners Inside of a Bra Could Detect Breast Cancer Earlier, and Between Screenings
The device was developed at MIT, at once worn, it allows the user to move an ultrasound tracker across the bra and check for tumors.
AI Can Accurately Detect 20% More Breast Cancers than Traditional Screening by Radiologists
Out of 80,000 mammogram screenings done in Sweden, the human-AI pairing was able to identify breast cancer in 6 out of 1,000 women.
'Exhausted' Immune Cells Could be a New Target for Preventative Breast Cancer Treatment
When certain immune cells in healthy women become 'exhausted', they could become a target for a new preventative breast cancer treatment.
Hand-held Test for Breast Cancer Uses Your Saliva and Gives Accurate Readings in 5 Seconds
A new test for breast cancer uses an inexpensive hand-held device that reads saliva on a test strip to give accurate results in 5 minutes.
Test That Can Spot 18 Early-Stage Cancer Signals Shows 84% Sensitivity in First Human Trial
Such a test could facilitate wider testing regimens around the world, where cancer is now responsible for one out of every six deaths.
Cancer Survivor Breaks Down When She Discovers 'Hope' Rock Left Near Her Car By Total Stranger
Nancy was leaving a store when a brightly painted rock caught her eye. The lady who left the rock next to her car had no idea just how much it would mean.
Vaccine Targeting Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Shows Good Response in First Clinical Trial of Patients
A drug that targets the deadliest form of breast cancer has recently been found to elicit 75% immune responses with no side effects.
NFL Football Star Pays For 500 Mammograms to Honor His Mother
Former NFL running back DeAngelo Williams has paid for over 500 mammograms for women—because, to him, the issue is personal.
Detecting Breast Cancer Might Now Be Easier With Underwater Imaging Tech
A technique used for finding damage in underwater marine structures may be the most successful breakthrough in breast cancer detection yet.
Radiation-Free Alternative to Mammogram is in the Works
The common method of testing for breast cancer involves harmful X-rays, uncomfortable metal plates, and the possibility of misdiagnosis – but not anymore.
Indonesian Teens Use Native Tree Species to Cure Rats of Breast Cancer
The Indonesian teen girls have received praise around the world after presenting research last month on how the native Bajakah tree cured cancer in a rat.
Teen Makes 'Armor' That Blocks Radiation During Cancer Treatments, Reducing Exposure By Whopping 75%
Not only does the armor reduce exposure to radiation by 75%, it also provides a powerful psychological boost to women undergoing treatment.
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