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Patients with low-risk breast cancer may not require radiotherapy: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery, according to recent research from McMaster University, BC Cancer, Hamilton Health Sciences, and the University of British Columbia.
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Study examines if radiotherapy not necessary for patients with low-risk br
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Recent research done by McMaster University, BC Cancer, Hamilton Health Sciences, and the University of British Columbia suggests that some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not require radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery
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Israeli computational model predicts breast cancer risks
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Tel Aviv University researchers on Tuesday announced the development of a computational model to predict increased genetic risk for breast cancer.
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Study finds how short bursts of daily activity are associated with reduced
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A total of just 4.5 minutes of intense activity that causes you to huff and puff while performing everyday tasks, according to a promising new study, may lower your chance of developing various malignancies by up to 32 per cent.
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Supportive communities may help increase breastfeeding rates for moms: Stu
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
While formula feeding is a safe and convenient option for babies, research has shown that natural breastfeeding has several health benefits for both mother and child. Breastfeeding can help mothers heal faster after giving birth and lessen their cancer risk. The nutrients enhance babies' imm
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Study finds risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer in males
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The study identifies seven risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer in males. The risk evaluation model the researchers developed may help 45- to 49-year-olds accept and adhere to new national screening recommendations and may also identify younger men for whom earlier screening should
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Importance of other risk factors to be considered for detection of breast
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Breast cancer risk factors include dense breast tissue with a larger percentage of fibrous tissue than fat. Dense breast tissue also makes it more challenging to detect cancer on mammography. Many states have passed legislation requiring mammograms to notify women with thick breasts so they
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Change in breast density over time associated with cancer risk: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Doctors scan mammograms to determine breast density as well as cancer indications, comparing a woman's past mammograms to her most recent one to search for concerning changes
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Researchers discover link between good diet, prostate cancer
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Following a healthy diet has no influence on prostate cancer risk, while following a bad diet may raise the risk of getting aggressive prostate cancer, according to the study.
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Researchers reveal connection of healthy diet, prostate cancer
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the study, following a healthy diet has no effect on prostate cancer risk, but following an unhealthy diet may increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer.
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Researchers find how Broccoli consumption reduces risk of diseases, protec
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The health benefits of broccoli are well recognized. Research has revealed, for instance, that increasing the intake of cruciferous vegetables lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer.
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Cervical cancer risk twice as high in women with mental disorder: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Women suffering from mental illness, neuropsychiatric disability, or substance addiction are less likely to undergo gynaecological screening tests for cervical cancer and are more than twice as likely to develop the disease.
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