MicroRNAs can predict breast cancer recurrence in patients, study finds
Researchers have determined that biomarkers known as microRNAs can predict which patients with breast cancer are likely to face recurrence.
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Joseph Shavit
- Nov 23
Breakthrough cancer drug stops recurrence and growth of breast cancer
The most aggressive triple negative breast cancer affects 1,000 patients per year in Belgium, while the figure worldwide is 225,000.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 17
Breakthrough cancer research reverts cancer cells back into normal cells
Researchers have tested the possibility of artificially maturing breast cancer cells as an approach to turn them into a more normal cell.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 8
Lifesaving microRNA can predict breast cancer recurrence in patients
MicroRNA (miRNA) can be used as a biomarker to predict which patients are likely to face breast cancer recurrence and mortality.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 6
Researchers find that honeybee venom can cure breast cancer
The European honeybee (Apis mellifera) has been the source of a number of products used medicinally by humans, such as honey and venom.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 23
New drug stops recurrence and growth of breast cancer
Triple negative breast cancer accounts for 10 to 15% of all breast cancers and affects 225,000 patients per year worldwide.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 18
Groundbreaking cancer research reverts cancer cells back into normal cells
In a new way to treat triple-negative breast cancer, researchers have differentiated cancer cells to convert them into less harmful cells.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 6
Honeybee venom found to cure breast cancer
The cancer community is buzzing over a new study that says venom from bees can kill cancer cells within one hour of exposure.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 23
Revolutionary new drug stops breast cancer growth and recurrence
When detected early, some cancers are more aggressive and fatal than others. This is the case, with triple negative breast cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 23
Groundbreaking new drug stops breast cancer growth and recurrence
A drug developed for diseases other than cancer, MitoQ, avoids the appearance of metastases in 80% and local recurrences.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 28
Researchers use exploding "micro-bubbles" and ultrasound to destroy cancer cells
The technique combines ultrasound with tumor-targeted microbubbles. Once activated, the microbubbles explode like smart warheads.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 24
Revolutionary new drug eliminates breast cancer growth and recurrence
Researchers found MitoQ avoids the appearance of metastases in 80% and local recurrences of human breast cancer in 75% of cases.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 23
New treatment for early breast cancer eliminates all signs of disease
Delivering a targeted immunotoxin into breast ducts via openings in the nipple wiped out all visible and invisible precancerous lesions
Joseph Shavit
- May 5
How a bot can prevent cancer patients from losing their breasts unnecessarily
Too many women are getting unnecessary mastectomies and other invasive procedures due to a knowledge gap about differences in cancer genes.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 17
Viral mimicry can trick the body to treat breast cancer
Viral mimicry, tricks the body into thinking that it has a viral infection, stimulating immune responses that can help the body fight cancer
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 2, 2021
Machine learning reduces uncertainty in breast cancer diagnoses
A Michigan Tech-developed machine learning model uses probability to more accurately classify breast cancer shown in histopathology images.