dadsCare for Your Pair! Everything You Need to Know about Breast Cancer ...out cancer. My breasts often hurt – do I have cancer? Breast pain without a lump could be related to a number of things, most commonly a the hormonal changes... By The Swaddle Team
healthBreast Cancer: An Introduction ...you do have a family history of breast cancer, discuss a genetic test with your doctor. Lifestyle risk factors Lifestyle choices have also been linked to cancer, including breast cancer.... By Kamala Thiagarajan
emotional healthBreast Cancer: The Indian Context ...“We’re not cancer survivors. We’re cancer conquerors,” she says “Just face the challenge.” Article continues below During the course of her own treatment for breast cancer in Mumbai, where... By Kamala Thiagarajan
In the DarknessBreast Cancer Spreads More Aggressively at Night, Finds New Study A new finding about breast cancer has left scientists perplexed. Cancer cells may spread more efficiently at night, when the body is at rest and the person is sleeping. Researchers... By Saumya Kalia
Hidden In Plain SightWhen Menopause Masks Ovarian Cancer, Vital Treatment Gets Delayed ...Ovarian cancer, unlike other cancers, lacks viable diagnostic tests. Unlike cervical cancer, which can be detected by a Pap smear, or breast cancer, which can be confirmed by a mammography... By Anubhuti Matta
New Hope For TreatmentNovel Breast Cancer Vaccine To Go Into Clinical Trials The Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute is set to open clinical trials for a novel breast cancer vaccine, aimed at preventing triple-negative breast cancer. Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive... By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Model TherapyScientists Are Employing 3D Printing to Devise Treatments for Breast Cancer ...3D printing to make a new breakthrough in breast cancer research and treatment. Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in women worldwide, accounting for close to a fourth... By Amlan Sarkar
BustedGoI Underestimates Breast Cancer Incidence, Report Finds A new report by health care industry leaders is challenging government statistics on India’s breast cancer rate, saying they “underestimate” the burden of the most common cancer for women. Per... By Anubhuti Matta
Hopeful CureTrial Drug Reduces Recurrence of Genetic Breast Cancer in Women, New Study Shows ...BRCA mutation, better awareness about breast cancer is recommended as a means of controlling the cancer in young women. By increasing breast MRIs, “cancer incidence and mortality in women with... By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Bacterial WinsScientists Discover a Potential ‘Breakthrough’ in Prostate Cancer Treatment ...Prostate Cancer UK, which co-funded the research. Prostate cancer is very commonly known as the most deadly form of the disease; it is almost always too late before the cancer is detected,... By Saumya Kalia
Look and FeelEverything You Need To Know About Skin Cancer ...use products with those chemicals regardless; arsenic, for instance, is a poison. Types of skin cancer Skin cancers fall into two major categories: melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Melanoma is... By Anubhuti Matta
Eye Of The BeholderFor Cancer Patients, Survivors, Positive Body Image Is a Hidden Struggle ...2016 saw 14 lakh cancer patients in India alone, a number that has continued to rise. For many, thanks to modern medicine and recent breakthroughs, cancer will not be a... By Suchita Parikh-Mundul
Ovarian AwarenessGlobally, a Lack of Awareness Is to Blame for Ovarian Cancer Fatalities Around the world, women suffer most from four types of cancers: breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer. And in India, they account... By Anubhuti Matta
One Test to Identify Them AllScientists Are Developing a ‘Revolutionary’ Test That Detects 4 Cancers in Women ...women’s health. Breast, ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers together represent 47% of all cancers in women; while there has been some success in predicting breast and ovarian cancers over the... By Saumya Kalia
Cancer Signals in Smoke“Intelligent Knife” Can Detect Endometrial Cancer in Seconds, Minimizing Diagnostic Delays ...to its widespread use. Endometrial cancer, that affects the lining of the uterus, is a common cancer in women. In the West especially, it is the most prevalent gynecological cancer.... By Ananya Singh
Potential Life-SaverBreakthrough Study Finds CT Scanning Can Detect Most Lung Cancer Cases Early CT scanning can detect 70% of lung cancer cases in early, treatable stages, a breakthrough study out of the U.K. has found. With current screening methods, most lung cancer cases... By Liesl Goecker
Risk of Breast Cancer Is Lower in Early Risers ...morning people. Related on The Swaddle: Breast Cancer: An Introduction According to India Against Cancer, an institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research, breast cancer is the most common... By Anubhuti Matta
good workGood Work Spotlight: A Tireless, Breast Cancer‑Fighting Duo ...a lot of botched-up cases. General surgeons often treat breast cancer on their own, without involving oncologists. And when it comes to cancer, a small mistake can reduce life span... By The Swaddle Team
