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    Depression negatively affects breast cancer patients’ survival: Study

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    Having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of survival, in a recent study. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. For the study, Bin Huang, DrPH, of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, and his colleagues […] More

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    Lower-Dose Regimens of Exemestane Effective in Postmenopausal Patients With Stage 0 to II ER-Positive Breast Cancer

    Lower-Dose Regimens of Exemestane Effective in Postmenopausal Patients With Stage 0 to II ER-Positive Breast Cancer

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    According to research reported in JAMA Oncology, based on findings from a phase IIb trial, 25 mg exemestane thrice weekly is noninferior to the standard dosing of 25 mg once daily pertaining to reduction of serum estradiol among postmenopausal patients with stage 0 to II estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer. Minimal effective dose is an […] More

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    PET CT better than contrast-enhanced CT as survival predictor in metastatic breast cancer patients

    PET CT better than contrast-enhanced CT as survival predictor in metastatic breast cancer patients

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    Researchers have found in a new research that PET CT better than contrast-enhanced CT as survival predictor in metastatic breast cancer patients. 2-[18F]FDG-PET/CT, when used to monitor metastatic breast cancer, appears to be a stronger predictor of progression-free and disease-specific survival than conventional contrast-enhanced CT (CE-CT), says an article published in Scientific Reports. Metastatic breast […] More

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    All Contraceptive Pills Slightly Increase Risk of Breast Cancer: Study

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    A new study has raised brows by suggesting that the consumption of contraceptive pills, both combined oral contraceptives including estrogen and progesterone and even progesterone-only pills is associated with a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer. As per reports, many women have started to consume progestin-only pills (the synthetic form of progesterone) in recent […] More

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    Surgeon, UP Hospital told to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation over wrong diagnosis, treatment of breast cancer patient

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    Lucknow: Holding that there was negligence at the primitive level, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Uttar Pradesh has directed Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital in Prayagraj to pay a fine of Rs 50 lakh to the kin of a breast cancer patient who eventually died due to alleged wrong diagnosis and treatment. Commission members justice […] More

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    Breast And Cervical Cancer: Many Indian Women Are Unaware Of The Importance Of Regular Screenings

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    In India, more than 1.3 million new cases of cancer and more than 8.5 lakh fatalities from the disease are estimated to occur every year.  Breast and cervical cancer have been identified as major health catastrophes in disrupting India’s national health profile. Both have had long-term consequences on the financial, physical, and mental health of […] More