Study shows drug blend boosts breast cancer survival
Postmenopausal women with a common type of breast cancer survived longer when treated with a blend of two drugs rather than just one, a study showed.
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Discovering the meaning of life
Jane Wiles has been living with death for years. And, quite frankly, she is quite bored with it.
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Rebuilding a new life
After an agonising journey of three years, Cecile Nel sacrificed her breasts to save her life.
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Federal court upholds patenting on human genes
Federal courts have ruled that human genes can be patented, which could have big implications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
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Less is more
New research brings hope for less aggressive and invasive ways of treating breast cancer in patients.
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Limited node removal may suffice in breast cancer
A US study suggested early stage breast cancer patients who have a small amount of lymph node removed fare as well as those with extensive surgery.
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Early detection saves lives
About one in 10 women in South Africa will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that it can be cured when detected and treated early.
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Breast cancer vaccine a step away
Clinical trials of a vaccine designed to protect healthy women against breast cancer could begin within the next two years.
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Learning to relax extends cancer survival
Working with a psychologist to reduce stress can help women whose breast cancer comes back survive longer, US researchers said on Tuesday.
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Genes, lifestyle pose separate breast cancer risks
Genetic differences have a limited role in causing breast cancer and work independently of lifestyle factors such as weight, diet and breastfeeding.
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