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"Check your oranges": Ad in Delhi Metro on breast cancer draws flak, netizens divided over its content

In the ongoing breast cancer awareness month, where health experts are working hard to make people aware of the deadly disease that claims millions of lives every year, especially those of women, an ad displayed at the Delhi Metro has caught attention of netizens, particularly due to its content.

The Times of India

Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know

Breast self-exams used to be recommended as a part of routine breast cancer screening. Here's why the guidelines changed and what experts recommend instead.

LiveScience

Mother whose cancer returned after ‘cleavage-sparing’ op ‘told she was unlucky’

Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson performed the mastectomy on Chloe Nikitas after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.

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Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon

Breast cancer is the number one cancer among women: more than 2 million cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2022. It is also particularly challenging to treat. Physiologist Anna-Mart Engelbrecht, who heads the Cancer Research Group at Stellenbosch University, explains why this is so and how precision medicine could help.

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The Office star Jenna Fischer reveals celebrity who had ‘salty’ reaction to her cancer diagnosis

The actor, who played Pam Beesly, revealed earlier this month that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year

The Independent UK

Cancer study finds nuts could hold key to stopping spread of disease

The research found that cancer cells are in great need of selenium

The Independent UK

Denying cancer cells Brazil nut ingredient could halt spread of disease – study

Preventing breast cancer cells from receiving selenium could stop them from spreading, research has shown.

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Breast cancer no longer an age-restricted threat with more and more younger women getting it

Globally, breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women, with 2.26 million cases reported in 2020 alone, and it accounts for 30% of cancers among young adults. Experts point to several contributing factors for this. Most important risk factor for breast cancer in younger age group is having…

The Times of India

What are the top risk factors for breast cancer one needs to know?

Breast cancer is a serious health issue for women and understanding the risk factors can help a person in early detection and prevention. In a study conducted in 2023, among 12,808 patients with malignant breast cancer, 17.09% of patients were =40 years, with the youngest patient being 21 years. Further,…

The Times of India

Sarah Ferguson Becomes First Member of the Royal Family to Join TikTok

The Duchess of York shared an emotional first message detailing her breast cancer diagnosis.

Marie Claire

Cop A Feel! How LIV Golf, The LPGA And Golfing Communities Are Saving Lives

Golf, more than most other sports, has the incredible ability to raise awareness of breast cancer and save lives... here's how

Golf Monthly

Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says

A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer.

The Conversation

The importance of breast self-examination for early detection of breast cancer

Breast self-examination (BSE) is a crucial first step in breast cancer screening and plays a vital role in early detection. While mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRIs are essential radiological tools for breast screening, self-examination empowers women to monitor their own breast health regularly and identify any unusual changes early on.

The Times of India

This is what happens at a breast cancer screening

It is a relatively quick and stress-free process.

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Medical Daily

Common Hormonal IUD For Contraception Raises Breast Cancer Risk: Study Finds

The study found that Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Systems (LNG-IUS) was linked to 14 extra cases of breast cancer per 10,000 women compared to those not using contraceptive medication.

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Grandmother famed for inviting stranger to Thanksgiving diagnosed with breast cancer

Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton spent their first Thanksgiving together in 2016, after the grandmother initially meant to text her grandson

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Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis reveals cancer has spread after she decided to keep her tumor

‘I decided to keep my tumor and try to work it out of my body a different way,’ Lewis says

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Study links coil to increased risk of breast cancer

Prolonged use of the contraceptive pill slightly increases breast cancer risk

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This Common Diabetes Drug Was Thought to Revolutionize Cancer — Here’s What Happened Instead

Population and animal studies suggested metformin could treat cancer, but the clinical trials were a bust. Here’s what happened and what potential may remain.

The Times of India

Empowering women through early detection: A call to action for better access to screening

Illuminating the Darkness: Beyond Symbolic GesturesEach October, iconic landmarks around the world are bathed in a sea of pink, a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about breast cancer. While these displays are well-intentioned, they don’t highlight a deeper crisis – our collective failure to translate awareness into meaningful action.

Medical Daily

Common Breast Cancer Type Linked To Excess Body Fat: Study Reveals

Excess body fat may be responsible for 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases. The new study findings suggest the need to rethink the effectiveness of BMI in assessing cancer risk.

AAP

'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer

People with metastatic breast cancer often feel invisible but world-leading research to understand its prevalence could mean better support.

Dynamite News

Blog: Health - New medication to prolong breast cancer patients' lives

Researchers at LMU have successfully tested a novel medication that can greatly prolong the lives of patients with breast cancer. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Breast cancer awareness method: Debunking myths about mammograms and saving lives

Breast cancer is a growing concern in India, and globally. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) identifies it as the most common cancer among women in our country. Worryingly, over the past decade, experts have observed and reported an alarming rise in breast cancer afflicting younger women, between the…

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Mammograms and breast cancer treatment: Separating facts from myths

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