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Breast cancer treatment advances with light-activated ‘smart bomb’

Scientists have developed new light-sensitive chemicals that can radically improve the treatment of aggressive cancers with minimal side effects. In…

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Disruption of a single amino acid in a cellular protein makes breast cancer cells behave like stem cells

Changes to the intermediate filament (IF) protein, vimentin, were found to promote tumour growth by increasing cancer stemness in an…

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Fear of breast cancer recurrence: Impact and coping with being in a dark place

Breast cancer is the world’s most prevalent cancer. Although earlier detection and targeted treatment have resulted in high survival rates,…

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Inhibitor drugs to treat aggressive breast cancer identified

A national study seeking more effective treatment for deadly metaplastic breast cancer has identified two inhibitor drugs with the potential…

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Routine brain MRI screening in asymptomatic late stage breast cancer patients

A new study led by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center shows that asymptomatic brain metastasis is more common in stage…

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New combination immunotherapy for melanoma and breast cancer

A research team at the Medical University of Vienna led by Maria Sibilia has investigated a new combination therapy against…

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Drug candidate eliminates breast cancer tumors in mice in a single dose

Despite significant therapeutic advances, breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Treatment typically involves surgery and…

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Telephone therapy reduces fatigue interference with activities, mood and cognition for metastatic breast cancer survivors

With medical advances, more than 169,000 people in the United States are living with metastatic breast cancer. Addressing debilitating symptoms…

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