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Monday, Jun 3

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New ultra-sensitive blood test predicts recurrence of breast cancer, months or years before relapse

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A new type of blood test can predict the recurrence of breast cancer in high-risk patients, months or even years before they relapse, research has shown.

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Early menopause may increase risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer

Some women who experience menopause early-;before age 40-;have an increased risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Study: One out of five breast cancer survivors may experience weight gain

Almost one out of five breast cancer survivors may experience weight gain of more than 10%, suggests a study presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

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Early menopause linked to greater risk for breast, and possibly ovarian cancer

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Some women who experience menopause early—before age 40—have an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, according to research being presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Women who begin menopause early face double the risk of breast cancer, study finds

Research finds women who go through early menopause are almost four times as likely to contract ovarian cancer

Study finds more women in oil-rich Gulf countries battle with breast cancer

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Breast cancer incidence has surged in the oil-rich Gulf (GCC) states, with the disease developing its own localized clinical and pathological features, setting them apart from those found in women with breast cancer in western countries, a…

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High insulin levels contribute to worse outcomes for Black women with aggressive form of breast cancer, research finds

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High insulin levels contribute to worse outcomes for Black women compared to white women who have an aggressive form of breast cancer called triple-negative breast cancer, according to a study presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society…

'I just want to watch my daughter grow up': Mother's heartbreaking plea for breast cancer wonder drug Enhurtu being denied

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The latest trial results found Enhertu slashed the chances of terminal breast cancer growing or spreading by 38 per cent compared to standard chemotherapy.

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Women in England and Wales denied ‘exciting’ drug that can stop breast cancer spreading

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Latest study shows Enhertu, rejected by Nice, can stall growth of tumours by a year, longer than standard chemotherapy

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a 74-year-old Texas Democrat, is battling pancreatic cancer. Lee was first elected to Congress in 1994 and is up for reelection this year. Lee was treated for breast cancer more than a decade ago. Anne-Marie Green…

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Breakthrough breast cancer blood test proves 100% accurate

The ‘liquid biopsy’ uses whole genome sequencing to look for genetic faults in a patient’s DNA

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Ultra-Sensitive Blood Test Revolutionizes Early Detection of Breast Cancer Relapse

Learn about the ultra-sensitive blood test revolutionizing early detection of breast cancer relapse. Explore this breakthrough in cancer care. Read now!

New treatment approach could offer longer lasting protection to people with breast cancer

Killing breast cancer cells in a way that trains the immune system to recognize and destroy residual cancer cells could offer longer lasting protection to people with the disease, according to new research funded by Breast Cancer Now.

Kay Burley says she ‘wishes’ she had breast cancer instead of her sister

‘I just don’t know how long I’ve got,’ said the presenter, after several of the women in her family have died from the illness

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Researchers explore gut bacteria's role in fighting breast cancer

Researchers are investigating the function of gut bacteria in breast cancer, and how we could use it to fight against the disease, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.

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Rich People Genetically Have Higher Cancer Risk Compared to Poor People, Study Reveals

Individuals with higher socio-economic status were found to have a higher risk for developing prostate, breast, and other types of cancer. Read to learn more.

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Study: New Blood Test ‘Can Predict’ Breast Cancer Return

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Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) have found that new blood test can predict if breast cancer will return years before the disease shows up on scans. Results of the study were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology …

Sunday, Jun 2

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Antibody-Drug Conjugate Picks Up Another Win in HR+/HER2-low Breast Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- The antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd, Enhertu) significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) versus chemotherapy in previously treated metastatic hormone receptor-positive …

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AstraZeneca’s breast cancer trial shows ‘unprecedented’ results

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu slows the progression of breast cancer by about five months in women whose disease worsened after endocrine therapy - even if they had very low levels of the mutant protein targeted by the drug,…