Breast Cancer Vaccine is Possible, Says
Expert
Professor Valerie Beral of Oxford University, who leads the
Million Women's Study into the causes of the disease, said her research had
already proven beyond doubt that childbirth and the act of breastfeeding
prevents breast cancer. She wants scientists to look more closely at how they
could mimic the hormones associated with childbirth and rearing in a bid to
stamp out the disease, instead of trying to cure it once it has developed, as
is mostly the case at present.
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Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk
A simple urine test could one day be an effective way to screen for breast
cancer, a new study suggests. The notion of a so-called "dipstick"
test envisions a high-tech sifting through just a few drops of urine in the
search for elevated levels of two particular biomarkers, MMP-9 and ADAM-12,
which can sometimes indicate the earliest stages of tumor growth.
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Breast Cancer: It's Not Just A Woman's Disease
Breast cancer is generally thought to be a woman's disease. However, that
is not true. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue, and -
even though it is extremely rare - males can develop breast cancer, too. Dr.
Paula Galloway, a general surgeon with Takoma
Medical Associates, spoke about breast cancer in men and what
warning signs they should be aware of in order to protect themselves from
this disease.
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Survivor: Cancer Was an “Odd Blessing”
Cancer can knock your socks off,” Kathy said, “but once you catch your
breath, you realize there is so much hope – you should never let go of
that.” Learn more about Kathy’s journey by reading her winning essay:
"Everyone has a story" – my goodness! I hear that phrase all the
time, because I am a cancer survivor and survivors can all relate to that
phrase.
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